Expert Critical of Govt's Attitude to Human Rights in Slovenia

Ljubljana, 12 December - The United Nations Association of Slovenia marked Human Rights Day on Wednesday with a ceremony at which the honorary speaker, legal expert for human rights Ljubo Bavcon, was critical of the situation in the field both in Slovenia and the world. He also disagreed with the government's decision to mark the day with a national ceremony.

Ljubljana Human rights expert Ljubo Bavcon (left) and professor Bojko Bucar at a celebration of Human Rights Day organised by the United Nations Association of Slovenia. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
Human rights expert Ljubo Bavcon (left) and professor Bojko Bucar at a celebration of Human Rights Day organised by the United Nations Association of Slovenia.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana Human rights expert Ljubo Bavcon at a celebration of Human Rights Day organised by the United Nations Association of Slovenia. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
Human rights expert Ljubo Bavcon at a celebration of Human Rights Day organised by the United Nations Association of Slovenia.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana Human rights expert Ljubo Bavcon (left) and professor Bojko Bucar at a celebration of Human Rights Day organised by the United Nations Association of Slovenia. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana
Human rights expert Ljubo Bavcon (left) and professor Bojko Bucar at a celebration of Human Rights Day organised by the United Nations Association of Slovenia.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

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