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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 services

The Ombudsman found that the social work centre unjustifiably intervened in the complainant’s right to vacation pay and leave of absence by including...

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Social Security

If the personal assistance user is waived assistance only because they do not fulfil the RVT condition, this presents an intervention in the rights of...

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Children with special needs

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...

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Equal opportunities for disabled people and persons with special needs

The Ombudsman Peter Svetina met this week with the Director General of Radiotelevision Slovenia (RTV) Igor Kadunc, Director of the Slovenian Press...

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Equal opportunities for disabled people and persons with special needs

The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (hereinafter referred to as the Ombudsman) looked into various initiatives concerning people...

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Equal opportunities

As of today, 23 September 2020, all websites of state bodies, bodies of self-governing local communities and public law entities – with the exception...

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Equal opportunities for disabled people and persons with special needs

On the occasion of the Slovenian Day of Paraplegics and Tetraplegics, the Ombudsman Peter Svetina has emphasised that everyday life with the obstacles...

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