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State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Empowerment of women
Type:Review DocumentationSession:7th session, February 2010Status:NeglectedContents:Develop special policies and programmes aimed at the economic empowerment of rural women and ensuring their access to health-care services, education and social services. [Para 30; CEDAW] -
State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:7th session, February 2010Status:AcceptedContents:To address the issue of gender-based violence, and to develop a comprehensive strategy or action plan for the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 29) Since 2010, Slovenia signed and ratified the following international treaties:
CoE Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence; signed on 8 September 2011.
Para 73) In 2009, Slovenia adopted the Resolution on the 2009-2014 National Programme on Prevention of Family Violence (NPPFV). This strategic document sets out objectives, measures and key players to reduce and prevent domestic violence. The document aims to combine measures implemented by various ministries and provides for effective activities to reduce domestic violence, both in terms of identification and prevention. Therefore, the Resolution also provides for the implementation of a national awareness-raising campaign on the issue of violence and for reducing the extent of such deviant behaviour in every society. Rules were adopted in certain fields to implement the 2008 Family Violence Prevention Act (FVPA), effectively provide assistance to children and cooperate with other authorities.
Para 74) The two-year nation-wide awareness raising campaign "VESNA - to live a life free of violence" officially started on 7 March 2014 with a national conference. The target group is women of three generations (young women, adults and old women), for whom different, target-oriented activities have been envisaged. Activities are tailored to the needs and lifestyle of each target group.
Para 75) Several other sector-specific implementing acts on education, health care, social security, and the police have been passed to implement the FVPA, effectively provide assistance to children and cooperate with other authorities.
Para 76) The Slovenian Research Agency, the OEO and the MoI/Police co-financed the target research project "Violence and Responses to it in the Private Sphere and Partnerships". At the end of 2010, the results of the first empirical national research on violence in the private sphere and partnerships were published, and followed at the end of 2011 by analyses on the work of the Police, courts and social services concerning violence against women and domestic violence. The research has shown that the number of cases of domestic violence that are detected, identified and processed by institutions is increasing. This is also due to the implementation of legislation that both enables and imposes the obligation of institutions to provide effective assistance to victims and to prosecute offenders. In addition, the number of cases processed also increased as a result of the victims' increased willingness to seek help and the increased awareness and sensitivity of staff in institutions established to help such victims.
Para 77) Adopted in 2013, the Police Tasks and Powers Act significantly upgraded the police restraining order. Police officers may impose such a measure on the offender not only on the scene of the offence, but also immediately after the offender has been apprehended, regardless of location. An offender who has repeatedly violated a restraining order may be detained by the Police and, at the same time, a fine may be imposed. For the cases when the place that the offender must not approach is an education institution attended by a victim who is a child or a minor, the legal basis was added to inform the relevant personnel at the education institutions of the duration of the restraining order or other information vital to the protection of the victim.
Para 78) With a view to raising public awareness, the Police publish on its web page, in several foreign languages, information on domestic violence and on police procedures.
Para 79) Housing capacities for women victims of violence have increased. One of the safe houses has also been adapted for the needs of disabled persons. One crisis centre has been adapted for the needs of older people. The network of crisis centres and shelters expanded to regions in which such services were previously unavailable, and the housing capacities for victims of violence are currently provided for.
Para 80) NGOs caution about the changed criminal offence of threat under Article 135 of the Criminal Code, which stipulates that the threatening of the security of another person without any consequences and when only one person is involved is liable to private prosecution. This change was made particularly due to prosecutors' experience of a large number of withdrawn complaints of injured parties during the later stages of the procedure. The adequacy of this solution is being reviewed in 2014.
Para 81) The available statistics show the improved effectiveness of justice in terms of prosecutions and conviction related to the offence of domestic violence under Article 191 of the Criminal Code. -
State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:7th session, February 2010Status:N/AContents:In its endeavours to eliminate stigmatization and discrimination against HIV-positive people, the Ministry of Health is co-financing NGOs fighting stigma and providing counselling and training in this area. [Para 21] -
State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Gender perspective in policies, programmes
Type:Voluntary CommitmentSession:34th Session, November 2019Status:N/AContents:... Slovenia ... advocated the mainstreaming of gender perspective in the work of the UNHRC. [Para 112] -
State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's participation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:7th session, February 2010Status:Reference AddressedContents:CEDAW called on Slovenia to strengthen its efforts to increase the number of women participating in political life, in particular at the national level, and revisit the national Assembly Elections Act to accelerate political advancement of women in the next elections ... It further recommended that Slovenia enhance awareness-raising campaigns on the importance of women’s participation in political life and organize special capacity-building initiatives for women candidates for election or for mayors. In 2005, HR Committee recommended that Slovenia take the necessary measures to increase the effective participation of women in public affairs and in the political and economic sectors. [Para 25] -
State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:AzerbaijanAzerbaijanRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICCISIssue:
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
Type:RecommendationSession:7th session, February 2010Status:AcceptedContents:To take effective steps to reduce the high maternal mortality rate.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 51) Since 2004, a working group has been operating within the Institute of Public Health of Slovenia (IPHS) which regularly analyses all cases of maternal death. Each case is scrutinised following a single protocol. Based on the findings, the group publishes a comprehensive report every three years, with recommendations for clinical and public health measures in the field of reproductive health, focusing particularly on the importance of socio-economic factors, the detection and treatment of mental disorders, and the need for education and awareness raising among the general public and medical professionals. Between 2010 and 2013, several symposia were dedicated to the main causes of maternal death in Slovenia, and the national association of perinatal medicine adopted clinical guidelines. The Ministry of Health (MoH) co-finances programmes on reproductive health and rights at the national, regional and local levels. Since post-natal mental disorders and suicide are among the main causes of maternal death in Slovenia, in 2013 the IPHS published a draft programme for the detection and treatment of mental problems and disorders in the perinatal period, which will serve as the basis for further activities. -
State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:34th Session, November 2019Status:AcceptedContents:Revise the definition of rape in the Criminal Code so that it is based on the absence of consent, bringing it in line with international human rights law and standards.
ExplanationThe activities for the implementation of this recommendation have already started. The Ministry of Justice is currently conducting an analysis of possible changes of the definition of the criminal offence of rape based on consent.
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State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:ChileChileRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:34th Session, November 2019Status:AcceptedContents:Revise the legal definition of rape in the Criminal Code so that it is based on the lack of consent rather than force, coaction or physical threat.
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State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:MalaysiaMalaysiaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANOICCommonwealthIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:34th Session, November 2019Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen measures to prevent and curb all forms of violence against women including domestic violence, by among others ensuring effective remedies to victims.
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State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Early marriage
- Marginalized groups of women
- Forced marriage
Type:Review DocumentationSession:34th Session, November 2019Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:The HR Committee was concerned about instances of child and forced marriage among members of the Roma community. While welcoming the criminalization of child and/or forced marriage, the CEDAW was concerned about the inadequate response by Slovenia with respect to the prevention, prosecution and punishment of such offences, especially among the Roma population. The HR Committee recommended that Slovenia ensure that the prohibition of child and forced marriage was implemented in practice. [Para 60]
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State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:ColombiaColombiaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
Type:RecommendationSession:7th session, February 2010Status:AcceptedContents:To continue to implement legislation recognizing equal rights for same-sex couples.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 52) On 16 June 2011, the NA adopted the Family Code, according to which a same-sex union (partnership, extramarital union) is equal to a union between a man and a woman. The Act was rejected in a referendum held on 25 March 2012, with 45.45% voting for its adoption and 54.55% against. The relevant ministry has prepared working documents for a new family code and a draft law on civil partnership. In April 2014, the draft law was submitted for inter-ministerial consideration and public debate. The procedure has been suspended following the resignation of the Government. At the 2nd IDAHO Forum in May 2014, Slovenia was among 17 countries that signed the Declaration of Intent, which draws attention to the issues of homophobia and transphobia.
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State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:BahrainBahrainRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICALIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:20th session, November 2014Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt proactive measures to ensure access to equal opportunities and promote equal gender representation in decision-making positions, and implement non-discriminatory policies to ensure equal pay for women and men.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 62) Slovenia is committed to women’s empowerment and gender equality both at the national and international levels. Slovenia’s national policy priorities are set in the Resolution on the National Programme for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men 2015-2020. 25 Measures for the protection of women’s rights are more specifically determined in periodic plans. In 2018, the Government adopted the Report on the Implementation of the Resolution on the National Programme for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men 2015-2020 for 2016 and 2017 and the Periodic Plan for 2018 and 2019.
Para 64) Slovenia promotes a balanced representation of both genders in leadership positions by carrying out regular activities focused on awareness-raising, provision of information and competence-building. Special attention is devoted to leadership positions in politics (particularly at the local level) and in business. Following the 2018 elections, women’s representation in the National Assembly dropped slightly, as only 24.4% of the elected deputies were female. The 2018 local elections saw an increase in female mayors (up to 10%) and female municipal councillors (up to 33%). Amendments to the Equal Opportunities for Women and Men Act are in preparation; these will legally introduce the principle of a minimum 40% representation of both genders in certain government bodies, self-governing local communities, and public law entities whose representatives are appointed by the Government or self-governing local communities.
Para 65) In Slovenia, the gender gap in average pay is among the lowest in Europe. It has been observed that the elements contributing to lower wages and pensions of women include different behavioural patterns throughout life. In 2019, the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities launched the project “My work, my pension”, co-funded by the European Union. The purpose of the project is to develop awareness-raising tools in order to enable women and men to take better-informed decisions concerning their employment and vocation throughout their lives.
UN Compilation:
Para 25) … CEDAW was concerned about the disproportionately high unemployment rate among women.
Para 38) CEDAW was concerned about the occupational segregation in the labour market, the wage gap in traditionally female-dominated sectors and the limited access by women to skilled and better-paid jobs.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 40) OSCE/ODIHR reported that women comprised only 23 per cent in the newly elected National Assembly in 2018.
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State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:AzerbaijanAzerbaijanRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICCISIssue:
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:RecommendationSession:20th session, November 2014Status:AcceptedContents:Combat trafficking in persons, especially in women and children, as well as prosecuting and investigating all perpetrators of these crimes.ExplanationWe consider that the activities for the implementation of this recommendation are already ongoing. The comprehensive strategy to combat trafficking in human beings - biannual action plan - also includes specific measures to address vulnerable groups including women and children. -
State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Violence on the basis of sexual orientation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:20th session, November 2014Status:N/AContents:In addition to the Criminal Code, which, under certain conditions, defines public incitement to hatred and intolerance as an offence, such heinous acts are also prohibited by the Media Act, which explicitly prohibits the dissemination of programming that encourages ... sexual or any other inequality, ... [and] sexual or any other hatred and intolerance. Incitement to intolerance also constitutes an offence under Article 20 of the Protection of Public Order Act, when violent and audacious behaviour, misbehaviour, damage to official inscriptions, markings or decisions, writing on buildings and the destruction of state symbols is implemented for the purpose of inciting ... [intolerance on the basis of sex]... or intolerance of sexual orientation. [Para 38] -
State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:PortugalPortugalRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:7th session, February 2010Status:AcceptedContents:To continue to implement measures aimed at addressing women's occupational segregation and the diversification of their academic and professional choices, including in non-traditional fields.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 44) In cooperation with the relevant partners, the Government carried out activities aimed at increasing the number of women in top-level positions and in decision-making in business and their empowerment in science and research. Among other things, the OEO organised a conference on the role of management in shaping non-discriminatory policies, together with eliminating gender-based discrimination; it conducted a survey on gender balance in decision-making positions in the business sector, organised a press conference "Have we really tapped the full potential?", which focused on gender imbalance in decision-making positions, published a brochure under the same title, and cooperated with the Managers' Association - Women Managers' Section on drafting guidelines for encouraging equality in decision-making business positions.
Para 45) Legislation stipulating a minimum quota of women and men on candidate lists contributed to an increased share of women in political decision-making positions. A draft law amending the NA Elections Act is being considered; it envisages at least a 40% share of women and men on candidate lists and amends the rules on the composition of candidate lists. With the parliamentary elections on 4 December 2011, the share of women deputies increased considerably and women account for a third of all deputies in the NA. On 27 February 2013, a woman was elected Prime Minister for the first time.
Para 46) Following the 2010 local elections, the OEO commissioned an analysis to examine the impact of gender quotas on the electability of women. In the 2010 elections, 11.95% of women stood for mayor and 10 were elected (5%). The share of women on candidate lists for a seat on town and municipal councils has increased to 38%, with 23.26% having been elected. In areas where the Roma community autochthonously resides, one female councillor was elected among 18 Roma councillors. The OEO co-funded an analysis of the impact of electoral districts on the electability of women to the NA. In 2011, it organised a Mentoring Day with a Female Politician in cooperation with the Government, the NA and the universities of Ljubljana, Maribor and Primorska. -
State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:34th Session, November 2019Status:N/AContents:The protective provisions of ILO Convention No. 189 Concerning Decent Work for
Domestic Workers have been implemented in national legislation. Domestic workers are
treated equally as other workers. The relevant constitutional provisions, the labour law (the
Employment Relationships Act), the legislation on safety and health at work, social
security, the Minimum Wage Act, and other regulations apply to all workers. [Para 7] -
State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:7th session, February 2010Status:NeglectedContents:CEDAW recommended that Slovenia intensify its efforts to promote the access of Roma girls to education and their retention in all levels of education, and to address the high rate of unemployment among Roma women. It also recommended that Slovenia collect and make available statistical information pertaining to the education, health, employment and social, economic and political status of Roma women and girls, with a view to developing further specific policies to respond to their needs. [Para 15] -
State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:MyanmarMyanmarRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:34th Session, November 2019Status:AcceptedContents:Step up measures to increase the employment rate of women and their representation in the level of management.
ExplanationThe number of women in leading positions in companies has been gradually increasing. In order to eliminate discrimination against women and close the gap in the participation of men and women in the labour market, the Government regularly monitors the position and role of women; its measures include the identification of obstacles in achieving gender equality and designing tools for overcoming them.
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State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:BelarusBelarusRegional groupEEGPolitical groupCISIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:RecommendationSession:34th Session, November 2019Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen measures to identify and provide support to women at risk of trafficking, in particular Roma, migrant, refugee and asylum seeking women, and measures aimed at addressing the root causes of trafficking.
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State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:FijiFijiRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:34th Session, November 2019Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure that women, children and persons with disabilities are meaningfully engaged in the development of legislation, policies and programs on climate change and disaster risk reduction.
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State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:34th Session, November 2019Status:Reference AddressedContents:[CEDAW] recommended that Slovenia develop a strategy for the protection and promotion of the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and provide high-quality and accessible public sexual and reproductive health-care services covered by the compulsory health insurance, in particular for adolescent girls and women belonging to disadvantaged and marginalized groups, such as women living in poverty, women asylum seekers and refugees, Roma women and women who were victims of violence. [Para 41]
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State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- Gender perspective in policies, programmes
Type:Review DocumentationSession:34th Session, November 2019Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:CoE-Commissioner noted that the collection of data on the situation of Roma was critical to better target policies, and could be done while respecting the confidentiality of personal data. The authorities should collect accurate and updated information on the situation of Roma, disaggregated by gender and age, particularly in the areas of housing, education, employment and health care, with a view to increasing the effectiveness of existing and future policies. [Para 63]
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State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:BahrainBahrainRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICALIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:20th session, November 2014Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure that Slovenia's national legislation is fully harmonized with international standards to comply with its commitments under international treaties, especially with regard to the CEDAW [and] CRC ... -
State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:UkraineUkraineRegional groupEEGPolitical groupCISIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:RecommendationSession:7th session, February 2010Status:AcceptedContents:To continue its efforts to effectively protect children's rights and to combat child trafficking, child prostitution and pornography. -
State Under Review:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUSource Of Reference:MexicoMexicoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:20th session, November 2014Status:AcceptedContents:Broaden the definition of violence in the Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence, according to international standards, with a view to eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls.ExplanationWe consider that the activities for the implementation of this recommendation are already ongoing. The government is currently preparing a new resolution on equal opportunities of women and men that includes specific measures to address violence against women