The Human Rights Ombudswoman: “Without decent living conditions, there is no possibility for the free expression and development of one’s own identity.”
Speaking today, 14 April 2026, at the national conference The Importance of Strengthening Identity and Preserving Heritage in the Roma Community, held at the Slovenski etnografski muzej (Slovenian Ethnographic Museum), Dr Simona Drenik Bavdek emphasised that preserving the identity of the... more
Human Rights Ombudswoman: "Roma women and men also need better access to healthcare services"
On 7 April 2026, Dr Simona Drenik Bavdek, the Human Rights Ombudswoman, attended the international closing conference of the FORTUNA project. The conference was titled Promoting Inclusive and Non-Discriminatory Access to Healthcare Services and took place at the House of the European... more
Ombudswoman meets with President of the Roma Foundation for Europe to discuss the situation of the Roma community in Slovenia
On 4 March 2026, Dr Simona Drenik Bavdek, the Human Rights Ombudswoman, met with Željko Jovanović, President of the Roma Foundation for Europe. Also present were Deputy Ombudsman Miha Horvat, who is responsible for safeguarding the rights of the Roma community, and Gašper Adamič... more
Statement by the Ombudsman regarding violent acts in areas with a Roma population
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) condemns all violence, regardless of who commits it or against whom it is committed. Incidents or violent acts can be of concern primarily because they increase tensions and deepen distrust among residents. more
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