Nonviolent communication, tolerance, and respect for dignity as the foundations of the school environment
At the 35th National Children's Parliament, which took place today, 7 April 2025, in the National Assembly, the Deputy Ombudsman, Dr. Jože Ruparčič, highlighted the importance of safety and non-violence in the school environment as fundamental conditions for the personal and educational... more
Human Rights Ombudsman at the international conference on children's rights in a sustainable and digital environment in Maribor
Today, 14 November 2024, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) participated in a two-day international conference entitled Children's rights in a sustainable and digital environment: exploring opportunities and challenges, organised by the Faculty of Law of... more
Svetina at a consultation on challenges in expert centres with an appeal to help our fellow man
On 11/11/2024, at a consultation in the National Council entitled Deficiencies in the System of Assistance to Children and Young People in Need – A call for action by professional centres, the Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina pointed out some shortcomings that the institution of the... more
The Ombudsman welcomed the new education minister on his first visit
Today, 24 October 2024, the Ombudsman Peter Svetina welcomed the Minister of Education, Dr. Vinko Logaj. They talked about systemic improvements in the field of upbringing and education, touched on the issue of children with special needs, including in music schools, paid attention to the... more
The Ombudsman on Children's Week ®: "It is the right of children to be heard and considered!"
Article 12 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child stipulates that children have the right to express their opinion in all matters that concern them. The state has an obligation to ensure that their voice is heard and taken into account in accordance with the child's age and... more
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