02
Nov

Workshop on the topic Use of EU funds: what we learned

Slovak National Centre for Human Rights organized a workshop on the topic Use of EU funds in respect and promotion of fundamental rights: a guide to applying the new conditionality on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights on 30.10.2023

13
Oct

We submitted a report addressing key human rights issues in Slovakia

The Centre has been actively involved in the universal periodic review process (UPR) within its monitoring activities in relation to implementation of human rights commitments by the Slovak Republic. UPR is a unique UN mechanism monitoring implementation of human rights obligations of the UN member states, which involves periodic peer review of all 193 UN member states. It is a universal procedure covering all areas of human rights irrespective of thematic focus.

04
Sep

Project Partners Meeting in Oslo

Within the project Supporting National Human Rights Institutions in Monitoring Fundamental Rights and the Fundamental Rights aspects of the Rule of Law (Project website), the Centre took part in a Project Partners Meeting in Oslo on 30 and 31 August 2023.

17
Aug

The Centre informed the UN Human Rights Committee on civil and political rights in Slovakia

Under its mandate as an NHRI, the Centre conducts monitoring of implementation of international human rights instruments in the Slovak Republic. The Centre regularly submits alternative reports to the human rights monitoring mechanisms that monitor implementation of the core international human rights treaties by State parties and their obligations and address recommendations to improve the human rights situation in Slovakia.

07
Jul

The European Commission publishes its annual Rule of Law Report

On 6 July 2023, representatives of the Centre participated in a discussion organized by the Representation of the European Commission in Slovakia to present the 2023 Rule of Law Report, which the European Commission publishes annually in July.

06
Jul

The Centre submitted its alternative report to the European Committee of Social Rights

We have submitted our alternative report on the implementation of the European Social Charter (Revised) to the European Committee of Social Rights, which decides whether the national situations comply with the Charter.

12
Jun

Call for contributions!

Slovak National Centre for Human Rights invites all experts on gender equality to an international multidisciplinary conference on gender equality at the workplace. If your goal is to promote gender equality through human rights advocacy and education, legal counselling and services, legal and social-science research or through public policy or employment practices at your organization, you certainly have inspiring story to share.

10
Jun

Concluding observations of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

In May 2023, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women has considered the 7th periodic report of the Slovak Republic on the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

26
May

Recommendations of the UN Committee against Torture

In May 2023, the UN Committee against Torture has reviewed the 4th periodic report of the Slovak Republic on the implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.