Rikli Balance Hotel, Bled, Slovenia, 5 and 6 December 2024

The high-level conference aims to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia by bringing together heads of institutions and other international and national experts, practitioners, and policy-makers to discuss the effectiveness of Ombudsman institutions (OIs) and National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in addressing contemporary human rights challenges.

The main objectives of the conference are to assess the current effectiveness of OIs and NHRIs, to explore innovative approaches and strategies to enhance the impact of these institutions and to promote cooperation and coordination among national and international human rights mechanisms. The aim is to identify and address emerging human rights challenges, including those related to digital transformation, artificial intelligence, climate crises, migration, and ageing societies. In this context the high-level conference also aims to provide a platform for the exchange of best practices, successful case studies, and innovative strategies to enhance the effectiveness and the impact of these institutions in the promotion and protection of human rights.