Zdenka Cebasek Travnik Appointed Obudsman

Ljubljana, 20 December - Parliament appointed Zdenka Cebasek Travnik new human rights ombudsman on Wednesday. The 51-year old psychiatrist was backed by 64 deputies, while no one voted against.

Ljubljana, National Assembly
Zdenka Cebasek Travnik is elected the new ombudswoman.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, National Assembly
Zdenka Cebasek Travnik is elected the new ombudswoman.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, National Assembly
Outgoing Ombudsman Matjaz Hanzek (right) congratulates his newly-elected successor, Zdenka Cebasek Travnik.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, National Assembly
Parliament Speaker France Cukjati (left) congratulates new Ombudswoman Zdenka Cebasek Travnik.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, National Assembly
Zdenka Cebasek Travnik is sworn in as the new ombudswoman after securing a two-thirds majority in parliament.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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