The Ombudsman warns about the increase in violence against children
At the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, which is marked every 4 June, the Ombudsman stressed that we need to have zero tolerance towards all forms of violence. “During the last two years. we have worryingly seen an increase in violence against children.... more
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Deaf and hard of hearing |
People with disabilities |
Persons with mental health issues |
Children and youth |
Social security |
Elderly
The regular meeting with representatives of patients’ rights on known topics again
Ombudsman Peter Svetina and his deputy responsible for healthcare and health insurance, Jože Ruparčič, PhD, welcomed the representatives of patients’ rights on Monday, 30 May 2022, at the regular working visit. Peter Svetina initially noted that the problems for which people turn to the... more
Significant increase of complaints in the field of child advocacy during the pandemic
The Human Rights Ombudsman (Ombudsman) has recently issued a new publication in the field of child advocacy entitled "Izzivi in perspektiva zagovorništva otrok v Sloveniji" (Challenges and Perspective of Child Advocacy in Slovenia), which is particularly intended for future... more
People with disabilities |
International days |
Children and youth |
Children’s rights |
Social security
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
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