Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on December 12, 2024 - 12:59 GMT

OSCE welcomes FBiH Government decision to endorse the Proposed Law on Protection from Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women ...

SARAJEVO, 12 December 2024 - The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes the progress demonstrated by the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s decision last night to endorse the Proposed Law on Protection from Domestic Violence …

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Published on December 11, 2024 - 14:46 GMT

Joint efforts to combat corruption in focus at first OSCE conference to mark International Anti-Corruption Day

The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities jointly with the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) hosted the first OSCE conference aimed at commemorating International Anti-Corruption Day, marked …

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Published on December 11, 2024 - 14:43 GMT

Combating Corruption: A Collective Responsibility

11 December 2024, SARAJEVO – The destructive effects of corruption—wasting public resources, deterring foreign investment, and fostering apathy and distrust—are undeniable, agreed participants at a conference held in Sarajevo today. To mark International …

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Published on December 11, 2024 - 14:43 GMT

OSCE Presence, Albanian Central Election Commission organize technical roundtable on improving voting’s secrecy, preventing voters’...

On 11 December, the OSCE Presence in Albania and the Central Election Commission (CEC) held a technical roundtable to discuss ways to enhance voting secrecy and prevent voter intimidation. The event emphasized safeguarding one of the fundamental electoral …

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Published on December 10, 2024 - 22:56 GMT

OSCE Presence organizes research visit on criminology to U.S. universities for Tirana University officials

From 3 to 7 December 2024, a delegation from the University of Tirana conducted a research visit to two prestigious universities in the United States of America with the aim of strengthening capacities and resources to manage the Master Programme in …

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Published on December 10, 2024 - 16:21 GMT

Enhancing Law Enforcement and Prosecution Collaboration in Combatting Crime

10 December 2024, BANJA LUKA – The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) continues to strengthen the country's capacity to combat serious crime through the consistent implementation of intelligence-led policing (ILP). As part of this effort, …

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Published on December 10, 2024 - 00:17 GMT

OSCE builds online and offline resilience against violent extremism and radicalization that leads to terrorism in Bosnia and ...

From 26 to 28 November, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) and the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina held an interactive workshop for government and civil society representatives in Sarajevo, which focused on building local community …

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Published on December 9, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

OSCE supports workshop focused on protecting the rights of persons with disabilities during natural disasters

From 6 to 7 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe conducted a workshop titled “Adaptation for All: Rights of Persons with Disabilities During Natural Disasters” in Khujand, the Sughd region. The event was organized in partnership with the …

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Published on December 9, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

Lighting the Shadows: Combating Corruption in BiH

Reflecting on International Anti-Corruption Day, I recall my first visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina years ago. A visitor is always struck by the country’s beauty and diversity, the warmth of its people and the richness of its culture. Unfortunately, when …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 20:43 GMT

31st OSCE Ministerial Council concludes with key decisions securing the Organization’s future

VALLETTA, 6 December 2024 — The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council concluded today in Malta, bringing together foreign ministers and senior officials from the OSCE’s 57 participating States and 11 Partners for Co-operation. The Council adopted key institutional …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 15:03 GMT

Ministerial Council side-event marks 30 years of the OSCE code of conduct on Politico-Military aspects of security

On 6 December, on the margins of the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council, the Maltese OSCE Chairpersonship, in collaboration with the incoming Finnish Chairpersonship of the OSCE and the Danish Chair of the Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC), hosted a high- …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 15:03 GMT

Malta’s OSCE Chair-in-Office Ian Borg announces appointments of senior OSCE officials

VALLETTA, 6 December 2024 — The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Malta concluded with key decisions on the appointment of four senior officials to lead the OSCE’s Secretariat and institutions. This achievement underscores a lasting commitment of the 57 …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 15:03 GMT

Fostering Accountability and Access to Justice Through Legislative Reform

MOSTAR, 6 December 2024 - There is an urgent need for reforms to strengthen criminal justice systems, address systemic challenges, and ensure the protection of fundamental rights, emphasized participants of the two-day International Scientific Conference …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 15:03 GMT

OSCE trains Turkmenistan’s law enforcement officials in implementing security procedures at aviation checkpoints

Passenger screening and X-ray image interpretation at aviation checkpoints were the focus of an OSCE-organized training course that took place in Ashgabat from 25 to 29 November 2024. The five-day course brought together twenty participants, including …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 15:03 GMT

Human rights standards during criminal proceedings in focus of OSCE-organized lecture course in Turkmenistan

From 3 to 6 December 2024, the Magtymguly Turkmen State University (TSU) hosted an OSCE-organized course on international human rights standards during pre-trial stages of criminal proceedings and investigations. The course brought together over eighty …

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Published on December 6, 2024 - 09:57 GMT

OSCE organizes a study visit to Moldova for the Association of Women’s Councils to enhance collaboration and share best practices

From 2 to 5 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe facilitated a visit for five representatives from the Association of Women’s Councils within the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Tajikistan to Chișinău, Moldova. During their visit, the …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 21:58 GMT

More Than News: Media freedom for democracy and security focus of Ministerial Council side-event

A high-level side event held on 5 December on the margins of the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Malta focused on the vital role of free and independent media in fostering democracy and security in the OSCE region. The event explored the challenges of the …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 16:04 GMT

We must strengthen commitments and build a safer, more co-operative future, says OSCE Chair at opening of 31st Ministerial Council ...

VALLETTA, 5 December 2024 — “In times of war and multiple crises, the OSCE is needed more than ever as one of the last open channels of communication in Europe,” said OSCE Chair-in-Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

Strengthening Civic Engagement: A Path to Inclusive Governance in BiH

SARAJEVO, 5 December 2024 – Citizen engagement in legislative matters is a cornerstone of democratic governance, fostering cooperation between decision-makers and the public to drive reforms and achieve meaningful change, participants agreed at today’s …

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Published on December 5, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

OSCE foreign ministers renew commitment to gender equality and women’s leadership on the 20th anniversary of the Gender Action ...

A high-level side-event held on 5 December on the margins of the OSCE Ministerial Council marked 20 years of the OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality (GAP). Adopted in 2004, the GAP sets a firm political commitment and objectives to …

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