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Published on November 27, 2024 - 11:01 GMT

OSCE and UN Enhance Strategies for Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Conflict-Zone Returnees in Central Asia

On 27 November, more than 40 representatives from Central Asia, OSCE structures, UN agencies, and civil society organizations gathered for the second meeting of the Central Asia Regional Expert Council (REC) on the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of …

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Published on November 27, 2024 - 01:07 GMT

First anti-trafficking guide for financial institutions launched by OSCE and Swiss Money Laundering Reporting Office

On 25 November, the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking of Human Beings and the Money Laundering Reporting Office of Switzerland (MROS) launched Switzerland’s first dedicated anti-trafficking guide for …

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Published on November 26, 2024 - 19:20 GMT

OSCE Presence organizes second simulation-based training on human trafficking in Albania

From 19 to 21 November 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania organized its second simulation-based training on human trafficking. Over three days, about 50 participants worked through complex trafficking cases involving vulnerable girls and women exploited …

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Published on November 25, 2024 - 15:54 GMT

Energy security, climate resilience and co-operation in focus at COP29: OSCE highlights its engagement

From 15 to 21 November 2024, the OSCE actively participated in the 29th session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Breaking new ground: OSCE’s first official COP …

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Published on November 25, 2024 - 15:54 GMT

As 16 Days of Activism campaign starts, OSCE Chair-in-Office calls for action now to end online violence against women and girls

VALLETTA, 25 November 2024 - Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, OSCE Chair-in-Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and …

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Published on November 25, 2024 - 15:54 GMT

Media opportunities at the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Malta

VALLETTA/VIENNA, 25 November 2024 – The 31st Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) will take place on 5 and 6 December 2024 at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali, Malta. …

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Published on November 25, 2024 - 15:50 GMT

Renowned athletes join OSCE-supported campaign against gender-based violence

Joining the international 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, on 25 November the OSCE Mission to Montenegro launched the 2024 campaign “See for Yourself, You’re Not a Small Boy”. This initiative is supported by the Basketball, Handball, and …

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Published on November 25, 2024 - 00:11 GMT

OSCE strengthens the professional military education capabilities of border officers in Tajikistan

On 22 November 2024, thirteen officers of the Tajik Border Troops, including eleven men and two women, completed a comprehensive three-week Training of Trainers (ToT) course, marking another significant step in the OSCE's commitment to enhancing border …

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Published on November 24, 2024 - 10:57 GMT

16 Days of Activism against GBV 2024 OSCE Mission to Skopje Engagements

24 November: OSCE flagship event: “Violence against young women and girls: sexual harassment, stalking and controlling behaviour” Time and location: 12:00- 14:30, Laboratorium, Skopje This event aims to identify and address the practical challenges in …

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Published on November 23, 2024 - 04:23 GMT

Conference explored role of media freedom in the OSCE region for resilient and vibrant democracies in a fast-evolving information ...

VIENNA, 22 November 2024 – The Maltese Chairpersonship of the OSCE, in collaboration with the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) and the 3CL Foundation, organised the Conference on Media Freedom in the OSCE region on 22 …

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Published on November 22, 2024 - 22:06 GMT

Ukrainian forensic experts collaborate with Irish authorities on document security

Forensic document experts from the Main Forensic Centre of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine exchanged best practices and enhanced co-operation on passport security and forensic document examination during a study visit to Dublin, Ireland, from 18 …

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Published on November 22, 2024 - 22:06 GMT

ODIHR hosts election observers from around the world to exchange on best practices and emerging challenges

Representatives of more than 30 international election observation organizations from around the world, which have committed to upholding the highest methodological standards and ethical practices, concluded a three-day meeting today in Gdansk, Poland, …

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Published on November 22, 2024 - 22:06 GMT

OSCE PCUz organizes training to enhance prosecutorial control over investigations into human trafficking

Between November 21 and 22 and between November 25 and 26, 2024, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz), in close collaboration with the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, is conducting training events on the topic of …

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Published on November 22, 2024 - 14:43 GMT

Ukrainian officials receive training on investigating crypto-asset crimes

Twelve officials from the National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine attended a basic training on investigations involving crypto-assets from 20 to 22 November. The three-day online training session provided an opportunity for participants …

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Published on November 22, 2024 - 14:42 GMT

Criminal justice in Central Asia focus of biennial forum in Astana

Over 100 criminal justice experts and representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Mongolia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan as well as from international organizations met in Astana from 20 to 21 November 2024 for the Ninth Expert Forum on …

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Published on November 22, 2024 - 14:42 GMT

OSCE Presence in Albania holds training events on environmental enforcement for inspectors, police and prosecutors

From 18 to 21 November 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania organized a series of joint training sessions aimed at strengthening the capacity of prosecutors, police officers and environmental inspectors in tackling environmental crimes. The training, …

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Published on November 22, 2024 - 08:10 GMT

OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organizes the 3rd International Training Board Meeting in Ashgabat to strengthen regional co-...

The 3rd In-Person International Training Board Meeting concluded successfully in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe in partnership with the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, the meeting aimed to enhance co-operation and …

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Published on November 21, 2024 - 21:49 GMT

OSCE helps Uzbek customs officials combat illicit trafficking of weapons, ammunition and explosives

From 12 to 15 November, the second module of the OSCE training course on “Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), Ammunition and Explosives for Border and Customs Services” took place at the Advanced Training Faculty under …

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Published on November 21, 2024 - 21:49 GMT

OSCE Presence in Albania, General Directorate of Prisons strengthen prison staff capacities on human rights standards

From 19 to 21 November 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania, in co-operation with the General Directorate of Prisons, organized a training-of-trainers seminar for 35 senior prison staff. The focus was on the Nelson Mandela Rules, the revised UN standards for …

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Published on November 21, 2024 - 15:33 GMT

OSCE holds roundtable with national authorities of Turkmenistan on potential co-operation on various aspects of politico-military ...

On November 19, 2024, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, in partnership with the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre/Forum for Security Co-operation Support Unit (CPC/FSC SU), facilitated a roundtable discussion with representatives from the Ministry of Defense, the …

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