On the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Active respect for human rights prevents crimes against humanity
In January 1995, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, German President Roman Herzog proclaimed 27 January the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of National Socialism, and on 3 November 2005 the UN General Assembly in New York... 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
Ombudsman Svetina on the occasion of Human Rights Day: "It is our duty to selflessly protect the dignity of our fellow human beings."
73 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is commemorated on 10 December, as the world battles the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, we are once again facing many challenges. In 1948, the issues of peace, justice and freedom were in the... more
Ombudsman Svetina: "Rash solutions could threaten the right to clean drinking water!"
Water is essential for our survival, and therefore the way we define and ensure access to it is of vital importance. As it is clear that the quantity of drinking water is limited in every part of the world, water has become an important economic good. In addition, the idea of water... more
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Ombudsman Svetina: "Accepting differences strengthens our society"
The UN General Assembly has declared 21 March World Down Syndrome Day. This year, it is celebrated in the spirit of the slogan Connect.
On this occasion, Ombudsman Peter Svetina stresses the importance of staying connected in these extraordinary times of combating the coronavirus... more
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