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Ombudsman Svetina: "Accepting differences strengthens our society"
The UN General Assembly has declared 21 March World Down Syndrome Day. This year, it is celebrated in the spirit of the slogan Connect.
On this occasion, Ombudsman Peter Svetina stresses the importance of staying connected in these extraordinary times of combating the coronavirus... more
Ombudsman meets with directors of RTV, STA and UKOM on the accessibility of information for vulnerable groups
The Ombudsman Peter Svetina met this week with the Director General of Radiotelevision Slovenia (RTV) Igor Kadunc, Director of the Slovenian Press Agency (STA) Bojan Veselinovič and Director of the Government Communication Office of the Republic of Slovenia (UKOM) Uroš Urbanija. During... more
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People with disabilities |
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Social security
The Slovenian NHRI's work on the rights of persons with disabilities from July to September 2020
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (hereinafter referred to as the Ombudsman) looked into various initiatives concerning people with disabilities and met with representatives of disability organizations. The Ombudsman continued with efforts to bring attention to the... more
Accessibility of websites for vulnerable groups is a commitment for the EU Member States
As of today, 23 September 2020, all websites of state bodies, bodies of self-governing local communities and public law entities – with the exception of kindergartens, primary and secondary schools and public radio and television – must be adapted to be accessible to all users, especially... more
On the Slovenian Day of Paraplegics and Tetraplegics, the Ombudsman is concerned about their situation
On the occasion of the Slovenian Day of Paraplegics and Tetraplegics, the Ombudsman Peter Svetina has emphasised that everyday life with the obstacles it brings already constitutes a daily challenge. At the time of the epidemic, this is even more difficult for people with disabilities, as... more
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