This paper is directed towards the protection of human rights in the European Union. However, every human being is equally important regardless of gender, race, culture and religion, and he already acquires certain rights by birth. Each of us has the right to live a dignified life, guided by the basic rights of life. Human rights are an essential component of human life, which enable him to live freely and independently with the prohibition of any form of discrimination. Among other things, they are inalienable, so they are guaranteed to every individual and cannot be taken away from him. Since we live in a time when every information is very easily available, it is necessary to inform the public about the real situation and the path towards the protection of human rights. In this way, it is possible to overcome barriers and enable everyone to fight in a fair and equal way. Due to the above reasons, the institution of the ombudsman was introduced in the European Union, which provides citizens a certain security regarding their protection and rights. It is available to every citizen of the European Union, precisely because of its efficiency and simplicity, with which it provides confidence.