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Human Rights Ombudsman
Presentational brochures in other languages make it easier for everyone to find out about the Ombudsman’s work
The Human Rights Ombudsman (Ombudsman) has overhauled its https://www.varuh-rs.si/en/publication-events/promotional-material/brochure/ -new-window "Opens internal link in current window". These are available to speakers of Italian, Hungarian, one of the... more
Ombudsman part of the preparation of a report on the gaps in human rights accountability at European borders
Using its experiences and findings, the Human Rights Ombudsman has taken part in the preparation of the new report by the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) on the gaps in human rights accountability at European borders. The report is expected to contribute to... more
Commemorating International Migrants Day: “We have to realise a system that will offer refugees reliable protection, and which will ensure respect for the rights of all migrants!”
On the basis of the United Nations Resolution, 18 December has been declared International Migrants Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the experiences of migrants, their rights and the challenges they face, and about their contribution to society. The Slovenian Human... more
In the context of the ENNHRI project, the Ombudsman draws up a National Report on the human rights situation of migrants at the borders
As the National Human Rights Institution in Slovenia (NHRI), which, among other things, carries out supervisory tasks, the Ombudsman produced a http://ennhri.org/rights-at-borders/#national-report-slovenia - -new-window "Opens internal link in current window". The report was drawn up in... more
Ombudsman Svetina meets with representative of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Today, 28 May 2021, Mr Peter Svetina received Mr Roland Schilling, Head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Central Europe (UNHCR), and Ms Romana Zidar, Senior Protection Associate for Slovenia. They discussed current asylum and refugee issues and the challenges facing... more