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
Equal opportunities |
Deaf and hard of hearing |
Deafblind |
People with disabilities |
International days |
Social security
Providing rights of the deaf and hard-of-hearing enshrined in the constitution in crucial in practice
On 30 September 2023, Ombudsman Peter Svetina addressed the participants of the main national event in the celebration of the International Day of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and the 60th anniversary of the Velenje Intermunicipal Society of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing.
He stressed that... more
Upon World Environment Day Ombudsman again on the participation of the public in preparation of regulations
Upon World Environment Day observed on 5 June, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina warns that the preparation of regulations in the field of environment and spatial matters is still too frequently not in accordance with the right of the public to participate in the adoption of... more
Ombudsman Svetina: “If we understand the information, we can realise our rights in a high-quality manner!”
Upon the International Easy-to-Read Day its ambassador, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina, again calls on the state administrative and local self-governing bodies and different administrative institutions to prepare texts as understandably as possible when communicating with citizens,... more
Equal opportunities |
Minorities and ethnic groups |
International days |
National and ethnic communities
“The position of the Roma people can only be improved with good will and cooperation.”
Upon International Romani Day observed on 8 April, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina emphasised that his recommendations for the improvement of the situation in which representatives of the Roma population live, now extending over several years, can be realised fairly simply. All it... more
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