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

Published on March 29, 2024 - 16:36 GMT

OSCE supports the strengthening of legal measures against illicit drug trafficking in Kyrgyzstan

In 2023, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (the Programme Office) collaborated with the Service on Countering Illicit Drug Trafficking (SCIDT) of the Kyrgyz Ministry of Internal Affairs to develop a new national draft law on illicit drug trafficking. …

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Published on March 29, 2024 - 16:36 GMT

OSCE Mission to Montenegro supports border police officers in fighting human trafficking

Effective border control is a key element in the fight against international organized crime, including human trafficking, which is why the OSCE Mission to Montenegro from 25 to 29 March organized two training sessions in Budva in Kolašin for border police …

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Published on March 29, 2024 - 16:35 GMT

Enhancing Virtual Asset Regulation and Supervision: Insights from a study visit to Tbilisi for representatives of the National ...

From 27 to 29 March, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) organized a 3-day study visit for representatives of the National Bank of Moldova to Tbilisi, Georgia. The visit aimed to promote the exchange of …

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Published on March 28, 2024 - 21:22 GMT

Responding to climate change: Youth Tree Planting campaign, supported by the OSCE, resumes across Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK, 23 March 2024 - Youth of Kyrgyzstan planted more than 1000 seedlings of Virginia juniper and 555 seedlings of rose hips in the Batken region, thereby launching the traditional Youth Tree Planting campaign across the country. The "Jashyl Muras …

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Published on March 28, 2024 - 21:22 GMT

A Study Visit to Georgia for Enhanced Understanding of Electoral Processes

From 26 to 29 March 2024, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) organized a study visit to the Central Election Commission of Georgia for representatives of the BiH Central Election Commission (CEC), the BiH Agency for the Protection of Personal …

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Published on March 28, 2024 - 21:22 GMT

ODIHR experts present reports on recent referendum and presidential election and discuss recommendations in Uzbekistan

Election experts from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) presented the final reports on Uzbekistan’s 2023 constitutional referendum and early presidential election during a visit to Tashkent that took place from 26 to 28 …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 21:54 GMT

Poland parliamentary elections 2023: ODIHR limited election observation mission final report

The 2023 parliamentary elections in Poland were competitive and voters had a wide choice of political alternatives, but the ruling party was given a clear advantage through its undue influence over the use of state resources and the public media. …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 16:50 GMT

Fighting organized and economic crime through asset recovery focus of OSCE training course in Montenegro

On 26 and 27 March, the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department and the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, in co-operation with the Judicial Training Centre of Montenegro organized a two-day training course for judges …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 16:49 GMT

Office of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities organizes roundtable on 'Recommendations on the Effective ...

The office of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) and the Department of National Minorities under the Government of the Republic of Lithuania organized an expert roundtable on the Recommendations on the Effective Participation of …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 16:49 GMT

Enhancing municipal youth services in Montenegro to engage young people focus of OSCE-supported training course

Strengthening the capacities of municipal youth administrators to organize local youth services and identify the needs and priorities of youth in their communities is a focus of a three-day training course organized by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro and …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 16:49 GMT

OSCE welcomes the initiative “Streets for Peace Project”

SARAJEVO, 27 March 2024 - The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes the initiative "Streets for Peace Project" by the youth of Srebrenica suggesting to rename streets with neutral, inclusive names. This approach to renaming transcends …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 10:08 GMT

Conference on addressing Anti-Semitism in the OSCE region

VALLETTA, 27 MARCH 2024 - The Maltese Chairpersonship of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, with the support of OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), will convene a two-day Conference on Addressing Anti- …

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Published on March 27, 2024 - 10:08 GMT

OSCE addresses connection between gender, corruption and natural resources

On 13 March 2024, the OSCE Gender Issues Programme WIN Project, co-hosted together with Italy and Ireland, a side event titled "No Woman’s Land: Unpacking the Nexus and Finding Solutions on Gender, Corruption and Access to Natural Resources" at …

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Published on March 26, 2024 - 18:59 GMT

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Kairat Abdrakhmanov concludes his visit to Latvia

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Kairat Abdrakhmanov highlighted his open and constructive dialogue with the authorities in Latvia and representatives of national minorities, as well as civil society, during his first visit to the country from …

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Published on March 26, 2024 - 13:08 GMT

OSCE Mission Survey: Fear and Mistrust Hinder Reporting of Hate Crimes

SARAJEVO, 26 March 2024 – The presentation of the findings and recommendations from the Hate Crimes Underreporting Survey by the OSCE Mission to BiH in Sarajevo today highlights the critical factors contributing to the widespread underreporting of hate …

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Published on March 26, 2024 - 13:08 GMT

OSCE Mission donates IT analytical tools and software to law enforcement agencies

The OSCE Mission to BiH donated a tailored package of specialized equipment and software to bolster the police’s technical capabilities in conducting criminal intelligence analysis, ease police co-operation, and facilitate information exchange in light of …

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Published on March 25, 2024 - 20:26 GMT

Identifying forged documents and imposters at the border focus of study visit to The Netherlands

Disseminating good practices and enhancing knowledge of new technologies in detecting forged documents and imposters at border crossing points was the focus of a three-day study visit organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department from 20 to 22 …

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Published on March 25, 2024 - 14:52 GMT

Citizens see positive changes in police work, whereas drug addiction and organized crime remain largest security threats, OSCE ...

In 2023, over 67 per cent of citizens had a positive view of the police, while 42.4 per cent noticed improvements in police work, an increase compared to 2022. Over 60 per cent of respondents believe that the police are the most efficient in the field of …

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Published on March 25, 2024 - 14:52 GMT

OSCE Mission's Guidelines: Safe Storage and Handling of Weapons Enhance Security

The Guidelines for the Management of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Police Organizations in BiH (Guidelines), presented today in Konjic by the OSCE Mission to BiH to representatives of law enforcement agencies, represent an important step towards …

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Published on March 22, 2024 - 19:58 GMT

OSCE Media Freedom Representative opens Safety of Journalists event, discusses media challenges during visit to Italy

VIENNA, 22 March 2024 – Teresa Ribeiro, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), concluded a two-day visit to Italy where she discussed with her interlocutors the importance of ensuring the safety of journalists, the independence of public …

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