Ombudsman Welcomes the Visit of the Hungarian Ambassador
The Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina welcomed the visit of the Hungarian Ambassador Andor Dávid. Among other topics, they discussed the position of the Hungarian Self-Governing National Community in Slovenia. The Ombudsman informed his guest about the recent operation outside the... more
Labor matters |
Dignity and personal rights |
National preventive mechanism |
Equal opportunities |
People with disabilities |
Minorities and ethnic groups |
National and ethnic communities |
Environment and space |
Restriction of personal freedom |
Children and youth |
Police and security services |
Children’s rights |
Justice |
Social security |
Education, sports, culture |
Housing matters |
Elderly |
Freedom of conscience and expression |
Foreigners |
Foreigners |
Children’s advocacy |
Gathering, association, electoral rights
Presentation of the Ombudsman's report for 2021 to interested committees in the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia
On 14 September 2022, the Ombudsman Peter Svetina attended a joint session of the competent Commission for State Regulation and the interested Commission for Social Welfare, Labour, Health and Persons with Disabilities in the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia.
He presented the... more
Equal opportunities |
Minorities and ethnic groups |
National and ethnic communities |
Promotion and education |
Foreigners |
Human Rights Ombudsman
Presentational brochures in other languages make it easier for everyone to find out about the Ombudsman’s work
The Human Rights Ombudsman (Ombudsman) has overhauled its https://www.varuh-rs.si/en/publication-events/promotional-material/brochure/ -new-window "Opens internal link in current window". These are available to speakers of Italian, Hungarian, one of the... more
Minorities and ethnic groups |
International cooperation |
National and ethnic communities |
Council of Europe
The Ombudsman met the representatives of the Council of Europe's Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities about the situation in Slovenia
Ombudsman Peter Svetina and Deputy Ombudsman Miha Horvat attended a virtual meeting with representatives of the Council of Europe's Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, who are currently visiting Slovenia. The Advisory Committee is... more
The Ombudsman calls for active efforts against racial discrimination that hinders development
On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, celebrated on 21 March, Ombudsman Peter Svetina recalls the harmful consequences of racism and other forms of discrimination in terms of poverty, outbursts of conflict, economic growth, development and good... more
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