Authorities Urged to Do More for Human Rights

Ljubljana, 10 December - A series of calls for better respect for human rights were addressed to the Slovenian authorities on Tuesday as several outfits staged events to mark International Human Rights Day. High on agenda were rights related to work, with an appeal made to the state to draw up an action plan for social responsibility of companies.

Ljubljana The ZSSS trade union association stages a special event to call for worker rights on International Human Rights Day. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
The ZSSS trade union association stages a special event to call for worker rights on International Human Rights Day.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana The ZSSS trade union association stages a special event to call for worker rights on International Human Rights Day. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
The ZSSS trade union association stages a special event to call for worker rights on International Human Rights Day.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana The ZSSS trade union association stages a special event to call for worker rights on International Human Rights Day. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
The ZSSS trade union association stages a special event to call for worker rights on International Human Rights Day.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana The number of jobless rising since Slovenia joined the EU and found itself in an economic crisis. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA File photo

Ljubljana
The number of jobless rising since Slovenia joined the EU and found itself in an economic crisis.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA
File photo

Ljubljana The ZSSS trade union association stages a special event to call for worker rights on International Human Rights Day. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
The ZSSS trade union association stages a special event to call for worker rights on International Human Rights Day.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana The ZSSS trade union association stages a special event to call for worker rights on International Human Rights Day. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
The ZSSS trade union association stages a special event to call for worker rights on International Human Rights Day.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana The ZSSS trade union association stages a special event to call for worker rights on International Human Rights Day. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
The ZSSS trade union association stages a special event to call for worker rights on International Human Rights Day.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana The ZSSS trade union association stages a special event to call for worker rights on International Human Rights Day. Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
The ZSSS trade union association stages a special event to call for worker rights on International Human Rights Day.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana The Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosts a forum on business and human rights. Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

Ljubljana
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosts a forum on business and human rights.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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