Slovenia welcomed a multiparty democratic political system in when it became an independent state. The civil society in the country is very vibrant and as a result of that Slovenia has undertaken a number of initiatives in recent years to address human rights issues. Slovenia recorded more than This article provides an overview of the most active non-governmental organizations in Slovenia that are concerned with human rights. Its principal goals are to offer assistance to less privileged groups in Slovenia and around the world by representing and asserting their interests and promoting tolerance.
The mission of the organization is to raise awareness of global problems such as poverty, over-consumption, and the economic gap between differently developed countries through education. The organization carries out activities in the fields of child sponsorship, fair trade, responsible tourism and global education. The Peace Institute is a non-profit and independent research organization. It was founded in by a group of individuals who believed in equality and respect for human rights as well as peaceful conflict resolution.
The Institute implements interdisciplinary research, educational and awareness-raising activities in the areas of social science, anthropology, law, and humanities. The research is based in five thematic fields: human rights and minorities, gender, cultural policies, politics and media. The organization works with vulnerable groups and acts against discrimination on national, regional and international levels.
It cooperates closely with other research institutes, as well as universities and non-governmental organizations. The Legal Centre for the Protection of Human Rights and Environment is an organization that offers legal support to individuals, vulnerable groups and non-governmental organizations in exercising and protecting their rights as well as strengthening their position in the society.
The Centre actively participates in the decision-making processes, working bodies, committees, networks and forums with an aim to advance the position of non-governmental organizations in Slovenia.
