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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
Refugees |
Homeless |
Dignity and personal rights |
Equal opportunities |
People with disabilities |
Children and youth |
Social security |
Foreigners
The Ombudsman highlights that humanitarian organisations must not assume the role of the state and its obligations
On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, which is celebrated on 19 August, the Human Rights Ombudsman, Peter Svetina, emphasised that this day is celebrated to raise awareness about the efforts of those who help tackle crises both locally and around the world. Non-governmental and... more
Ombudsman Svetina: "The Government should provide young people with the chance for a decent life."
In 1999, the United Nations declared 12 August International Youth Day, dedicating this day every year to discussing various issues concerning young people and calling attention to their important role in society in general. On the occasion of today’s International Youth Day, Human... more
Deinstitutionalization |
Labor matters |
Equal opportunities |
People with disabilities |
LGBTQ+ |
Relations with state authorities |
Persons with mental health issues |
Children and youth |
Children’s rights |
Social security |
Housing matters |
Elderly |
Employed and unemployed |
Women
Minister of Labor with the Ombudsman on a visit briefly on extensive issues
The Human Rights Ombudsman, Peter Svetina, invited the Minister of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities, Luka Mesec, to the Ombudsman’s premises and presented him with the Annual Report for 2021. During the conversation, the Ombudsman, the Minister and the State... more
The Ombudsman addressed the participants of the conference Contemporary Challenges of Working with At-Risk Youth
Today, 10 June 2022, the Ombudsman, Peter Svetina, addressed the participants of the 2nd international conference "Contemporary Challenges of Working with At-Risk Youth". The Conference, held at the Radenci Health Resort, was organised by the Jarše Youth Centre. The Ombudsman... more
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