From 22 to 24 May, as part of the 6th Conference of the International Ombudsman Institute (EOI), Human Rights Ombudsman Matjaž Hanžek met his counterparts from other countries.

Given the various crisis flashpoints around the world at present, the ombudsmen also discussed work in crisis situations and devoted special attention to the issue of the protection of the rights of refugees in the light of international legislation.

Following a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp the Polish ombudsmen addressed his colleagues on the experience of Auschwitz as an inspiration for human rights, while Dr W³adys³aw Stró¿ewski, the spokesman of the Centre for Dialogue and Prayer at Auschwitz, talked about philosophy used as a tool against the human being.
At the general assembly the members of the EOI reviewed the institute's work to date and elected new board members.