Ombudsman at the closing conference of the Hiša za otroke project in Zreče
Today, 10 April 2024, Deputy Ombudsman Dr Jože Ruparčič, responsible for children's rights at the Ombudsman, attended the closing conference of the Hiša za otroke (Children's House) project in Zreče.
The Human Rights Ombudsman (Ombudsman) was among the first in Slovenia to support... more
At the 34th Children's Parliament, the Ombudsman listened to the discussion of young people on mental health
Today, 8 April 2024, Dr. Jože Ruparčič, Deputy Ombudsman, responsible for children's rights at the Ombudsman, attended the 34th Children's Parliament in the National Assembly, where young people discussed the mental health of children and adolescents. "We are glad that children and... more
Ombudsman discusses children's rights with representatives of NGOs
Today, 4 April 2024, the Deputy Ombudsman responsible for children's rights at the Ombudsman, Dr Jože Ruparčič, invited representatives of NGOs working for the realisation of children's rights to a regular meeting. In a comprehensive discussion, they touched upon a number of topical... more
The meaning of the legally binding CPC for the realisation of children’s rights
“In addition to other documents, the Convention on the Rights of the Child carries important messages that those responsible must abide by when caring for children and adolescents, when realising their rights, and also when preventing violence and other types of abuse against them,” warns... more
Ombudsman emphasises to consultation participants the importance of advocacy in children’s mental health care
On 6 and 7 October 2023, the institution of the Human Rights Ombudsman organised the traditional consultation on child advocacy at Terme Čatež which is entitled Advocacy as the Support Environment for the Protection and Strengthening of Mental Health of Children and Adolescents. It is... more