The children's ombudsman will provide professional aid to children in order to make their voices heard in all relevant matters. The services will be carried out by a network of volunteers.

The changes also stipulate the establishment of the human rights council, an advisory body to the ombudsman, and the human rights centre, a body tasked with raising awareness about issues related to human rights.

Justice Minister Goran Klemenčič believes the move will strengthen the institute of the human rights ombudsman.

The changes will allow the Human Rights Ombudsman's Office to take part in international mechanisms aimed at protecting human rights because it will now meet top status under the UN Paris Principles on national institutions, said Klemenčič.

The minister also believes that the establishment of the human right council and centre will increase the influence of the civil society in the field of human right protection.