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

Published on October 9, 2025 - 15:46 GMT

National human rights institutions key to counter-terrorism measures in line with human rights, participants say at ODIHR event

National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) play an indispensable role in ensuring respect for and protection of human rights in the context of national security as counter-terrorism measures expand, often at the expense of human rights, democracy and the …

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Published on October 9, 2025 - 03:03 GMT

Navigating new energy security realities amidst geopolitical uncertainties in focus at 8th Vienna Energy Security Dialogue

Over 250 energy experts and leaders from government, academia, private sector, civil society and international organizations discussed how to strengthen energy security in the face of geopolitical uncertainties, policy shifts, and evolving global …

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Published on October 9, 2025 - 03:03 GMT

OSCE webinar highlights critical role of women in organized crime and the importance of gender-responsive border security

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) organized a webinar for representatives from border security and law enforcement agencies from the OSCE area, addressing a critical but often overlooked aspect of organized crime: the roles that women play …

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 19:10 GMT

OSCE Mission Head visits Banja Luka to advance dialogue, and discuss ongoing challenges

Banja Luka, 8 October 2025 - The Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Rick Holtzapple, completed today a two-day visit to Banja Luka, where he met with political, institutional, and civil society actors to reaffirm the Mission’s …

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 19:10 GMT

OSCE supports consultations on the New National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

On 6 October 2025, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, in co-operation with the National Human Rights Centre and the Committee on Family and Women of the Republic of Uzbekistan, organized national discussions in Nukus on the current National …

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 10:08 GMT

OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe concludes chairmanship of Working Group on Economic and Trade Development

The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe convened and chaired the concluding meeting of the Working Group on Macro, Private and Financial Sectors Development and Regional Trade Facilitation under the Development Co-ordination Council. Over the past three …

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Published on October 8, 2025 - 04:26 GMT

OSCE human rights office calls on Georgian authorities to respect freedom of peaceful assembly, human rights amid increasing ...

WARSAW, 7 October 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) expresses concern over the violent protests following Georgia’s recent local elections. Amid the rapid deterioration of the democratic and human rights …

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Published on October 7, 2025 - 22:48 GMT

Democratic governance challenges in the OSCE region debated at Warsaw conference

With democratic institutions under pressure across the OSCE region, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) brought together experts and officials at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference to discuss how democracy can adapt and …

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Published on October 7, 2025 - 14:58 GMT

OSCE study tour fosters dialogue on water co-operation, bringing together professionals from Europe, Central Asia and South ...

To foster transboundary water co-operation, the OSCE’s Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities held a study tour in Geneva, Switzerland and Koblenz, Germany from 29 September to 4 October. It brought members of the Women in …

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Published on October 7, 2025 - 14:57 GMT

The European Union and OSCE strengthen medical capabilities of Tajik Border Troops in Khorog, GBAO

With the support of the European Union, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe concluded a Strengthening Medical Capabilities course for 29 officers (15 women and 14 men) of the Border Troops of the State Committee for National Security of the Republic of …

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Published on October 7, 2025 - 14:57 GMT

25 years of ODIHR’s election legal assistance marked at Warsaw conference

For 25 years, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has been helping states strengthen their electoral laws to ensure the transparency and integrity of elections and to bring countries’ legal frameworks in line with OSCE …

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Published on October 6, 2025 - 21:08 GMT

OSCE roadshow equips students in Ukraine with open data skills for journalism and business

To support the next generation of journalists, business leaders and analysts in advancing transparency, innovation, and economic resilience in Ukraine, the OSCE Office of the Co-ordinator of Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) conducted a …

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Published on October 6, 2025 - 13:54 GMT

OSCE leaders call for return to the principles of democracy and human rights enshrined in Helsinki 50 years ago

WARSAW, 6 October 2025 – As the OSCE marks the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, we must recommit to the principles of democracy, human rights and the rule of law on which the organization was founded in order to overcome global challenges, OSCE …

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Published on October 4, 2025 - 00:34 GMT

OSCE Secretary General highlights dialogue and co-operation as keystone for security at European Political Community Summit in ...

COPENHAGEN, 3 October 2025 - OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu participated in the Seventh European Political Community (EPC) Summit, hosted in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Secretary General noted that the EPC is an important forum to reinforce …

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Published on October 3, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Including the views of diverse communities in shaping multi-perspective historical narratives contributes to societal cohesion- ...

“Involving different communities in shaping multi-perspective narratives of history strengthens democratic processes, builds trust and contributes to long-term cohesion and conflict prevention,” said OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe …

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Published on October 3, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Enhancing Border Security: OSCE Highlights Progress and New Partnerships in Kyrgyzstan.

Bishkek, 3 october 2025 — The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB), in co-operation with the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic, welcomed donors and partners to an event highlighting progress under the …

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Published on October 3, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

Austrian and Albanian judges exchange experiences on administrative justice with OSCE Presence’s support

A delegation of 29 Austrian judges - members of the European Association of Administrative Judges and the Austrian Association of Administrative Judges – carried out a two-day study visit to Albania, on 2 and 3 October 2025, with the support of the OSCE …

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Published on October 3, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

OSCE promotes detainees’ rights with training and monitoring guidelines

The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, in co-operation with the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights and the Centre for Development and Justice International, conducted a two-day training course focused on …

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Published on October 2, 2025 - 20:17 GMT

Kazakhstan strengthens inter-agency co-operation on youth crime through OSCE workshop

Representatives from law enforcement, social services and youth affairs institutions in Kazakhstan worked to strengthen co-operation for addressing and preventing youth crime at a workshop in Astana organized by the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department …

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Published on October 2, 2025 - 20:17 GMT

Social media strategies to prevent youth crime explored at OSCE workshop in Astana

How to strategically use social media to raise awareness about crime prevention and strengthen youth reliance to corruption and drug use was the focus of a workshop in Astana organized by the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department and the Office of the Co …

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