Equal opportunities |
Deaf and hard of hearing |
Deafblind |
People with disabilities |
Persons with mental health issues |
Blind and visually impaired
The Ombudsman called on the Government and ministries to regulate the accessibility of spaces for persons with physical and sensory disabilities
After analysing the accessibility of the premises of the government and ministries for physically and sensory disabled people, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia concluded that the above-mentioned bodies do not meet a number of legal requirements. Despite the existing... more
Center for human rights |
Equal opportunities |
Deaf and hard of hearing |
Deafblind |
People with disabilities |
Persons with mental health issues |
Blind and visually impaired
Overview of the activities of the Human Rights Ombudsman in the field of the rights of persons with disabilities / July–September 2024
Between July and September 2024, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) dealt with various complaints of people who contacted him in connection with ensuring the human rights of persons with disabilities. He helped the complainants with explanations about their... more
Deaf and hard of hearing |
Deafblind |
People with disabilities |
Persons with mental health issues |
Blind and visually impaired
An overview of activities in the field of human rights of persons with disabilities / October–December 2023
Between October and December 2023, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) discussed various complaints from people who turned to the institution regarding the provision of human rights of persons with disabilities. Complainants were helped with clarifications... more
The state must adopt concrete solutions for elimination of discrimination of the blind and partially sighted
On International White Cane Safety Day celebrated on 15 October, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina highlights that the blind and partially sighted must have the same opportunities and conditions for a decent standard of living and quality-based and comprehensive inclusion in society.... more
Center for human rights |
Dignity and personal rights |
Equal opportunities |
Deaf and hard of hearing |
Deafblind |
People with disabilities |
Blind and visually impaired
Centres for social work must be accessible to all
On 28 March 2023, the Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina presented the Special Report of the Ombudsman about the accessibility of centres for social work (CSW) for people with movement and sensory impairments to the President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar. The... more
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