Amnesty International has stepped into a pivotal legal battle in Slovenia, advocating fiercely for the protection of some of the nation’s most marginalized groups. In response to government proposals aiming to drastically reduce social support benefits, Amnesty, alongside other human rights defenders, has joined forces with the Constitutional Court to challenge measures that threaten to deprive vulnerable populations of essential aid. These proposed cuts risk exacerbating poverty levels and widening inequality, hitting hard those who depend on critical social services for basic living standards and dignity.

The intervention draws attention to several key concerns regarding the sustainability and fairness of social support policies. Amnesty emphasizes that the state has an obligation to uphold fundamental human rights by ensuring access to adequate social…