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COVID-19

On this page you will find the measures taken to contain and control the virus Covid-19 in Slovenia, our views, press releases, information from international organizations and other important messages in the field of human rights protection.

Public information

Social Security

The Ombudsman believes that it is possible to reduce the scope of the previously recognised right to personal assistance if the individual is provided...

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National preventive mechanism (NPM)

While everyone in detention is vulnerable to abuse and ill-treatment, persons with disabilities can face additional risks. To mark the International...

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Equal opportunities for disabled people and persons with special needs

Ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities observed on 3 December, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina stresses that with the...

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Dignity and personality rights

This year marks 20 years since the adoption of the Slovenian Sign Language Act. On the occasion of Slovenian Sign Language Day, which is celebrated on...

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Equal opportunities for disabled people and persons with special needs

"Deafblind people are still not given enough attention in Slovenia, which is why today's event is a bright spot and, I sincerely hope, a cornerstone...

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