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Published on June 9, 2025 - 18:21 GMT

Moldovan law enforcement officers enhance analytical capabilities with i2 Analyst’s Notebook through OSCE training

Analysts from Moldova’s General Inspectorate of Border Police, General Police Inspectorate and Customs Service enhanced their capabilities with i2 Analyst’s Notebook software at a specialized training course organized by the OSCE’s Transnational Threats …

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Published on June 6, 2025 - 01:25 GMT

OSCE strengthens regional law enforcement collaboration in Central Asia

The OSCE Secretariat, together with the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, convened the 2025 Regional Meeting of Heads of Law Enforcement and Security Co-operation Departments (HoLEDs) on 4 and 5 June in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The event brought together …

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Published on June 6, 2025 - 01:25 GMT

Helsinki+50 Conference: Respecting the Legacy, Preparing for the Future

VIENNA, 5 June 2025 — To mark the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, the OSCE Finnish Chairpersonship will organize a conference at Finlandia Hall, in Helsinki, on 31 July 2025. While the Conference will pay tribute to the legacy of Helsinki 1975, …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 17:03 GMT

OSCE-supported conference in Montenegro tackles challenges of transnational drug crime

Transnational organized crime, specifically drug trafficking, remains a critical, shared threat that transcends national borders. It can only be effectively countered through co-ordinated, joint action grounded in international collaboration, sustained …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 09:05 GMT

OSCE Mission to Montenegro facilitates discussion on establishing national press safety mechanism

Recognizing the urgency to proactively protect journalists, Montenegrin stakeholders are working toward establishing a national press safety mechanism. In support of this effort, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro assists Montenegro in crafting a roadmap …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 09:05 GMT

Parliamentarians unite in Helsinki to advance gender equality in politics

More than 60 parliamentarians and experts from Europe and Central Asia gathered at the Finnish Parliament for a two-day workshop on gender-sensitive parliaments, organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) with support …

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Published on June 4, 2025 - 17:56 GMT

Strengthening the role of women in preventing violent extremism focus of the OSCE regional meeting in Tashkent

To promote women’s leadership in addressing transnational threats, women professionals from across Central Asia convened for a Regional Expert Group Meeting on 3 and 4 June in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The event focused on youth, gender and labour migration in …

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Published on June 3, 2025 - 22:18 GMT

Moldovan Financial Intelligence Unit explores virtual asset regulation during OSCE-facilitated study visit to Gibraltar

On 2 and 3 June, the OSCE facilitated a study visit to Gibraltar for Moldova’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Hosted by Gibraltar’s Ministry of Justice, Trade and Industry, the visit aimed to deepen Moldova’s understanding of effective regulatory and …

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Published on June 3, 2025 - 13:48 GMT

OSCE workshop in Uzbekistan supports development of national competency framework and training strategy on cybercrime and ...

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, held a workshop in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 29 and 30 May to support the country in developing a national competency framework and training strategy …

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Published on June 3, 2025 - 13:48 GMT

Greater efforts towards inclusion needed to combat intolerance and discrimination and build resilient societies, OSCE leaders say

VIENNA, 3 June 2025 – More inclusive policymaking is needed to promote tolerance and counter discrimination in the OSCE region, OSCE leaders said at a two-day meeting to discuss effective ways of building inclusive societies through dialogue and …

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Published on June 3, 2025 - 00:49 GMT

OSCE Seminar in Ashgabat Enhances Capacity to Tackle Technology-Facilitated Human Trafficking

The rising threat of technology-facilitated trafficking in human beings was the focus of a two-day OSCE seminar in Ashgabat from 29 to 30 May 2025. Jointly organized by the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating …

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Published on June 3, 2025 - 00:49 GMT

OSCE and Thailand mark 25 years of partnership with focus on combatting online scams

The OSCE and the Kingdom of Thailand marked the 25th anniversary of their partnership with a special workshop and a meeting of the OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group, held in Vienna on 30 May and 2 June 2025. Hosted as part of Malta’s …

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Published on June 3, 2025 - 00:49 GMT

Poland’s presidential run-off well run and intensely contested amid increased polarization, including in media and online, ...

WARSAW, 2 June 2025 – Yesterday’s presidential run-off in Poland was competitive and well managed, but the longstanding polarization between the country’s two main political camps and media bias contributed to an intensely contested campaign amidst ongoing …

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Published on June 2, 2025 - 09:12 GMT

OSCE continues to promote green mobility through VI Cycling Marathon in Djizak

The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) organized the VI Cycling Marathon for preschool children on 30 May 2025 in Djizak, marking another step in its ongoing efforts to promote environmental awareness, sustainable mobility and healthy …

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Published on June 2, 2025 - 09:12 GMT

Strengthening Personal Data Protection Across Kyrgyzstan: Over 1,000 Officials Trained with OSCE Support

The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, in close partnership with the State Agency for Personal Data Protection under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, has helped raise national awareness and improve institutional knowledge in the field of …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

Promoting women’s leadership in peace and security in focus of OSCE regional workshop in Ashgabat

To strengthen the role of women in peacebuilding and security across Central Asia, the OSCE Gender Issues Programme organized a two-day regional workshop on 27 and 28 May in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The event focused on advancing the Women, Peace and …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 12:06 GMT

10th OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media South East Europe Media Conference concludes with call for co-ordinated action to ...

SARAJEVO, 30 May 2025 — The tenth South East Europe Media Conference (SEEMC), “Actioning Media Viability for Informed, Resilient Societies,” concluded today in Sarajevo. Hosted by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) in collaboration with …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:19 GMT

Gender, climate and security in focus at OSCE workshop in Stockholm

How gender intersects with climate-related security risks was one of the questions explored by experts and practitioners at the “Gendered Perspectives on Climate and Security: Opportunities for Enhancing Equality in Resilience Strategies” workshop …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:14 GMT

Advancing Institutional Capacities to Combat Human Trafficking

The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) today marks the conclusion of its project, Simulation-Based Training Exercise for Local Anti-Trafficking Structures in BiH, with a conference attended by approximately 35 in-person participants and …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:14 GMT

OSCE organizes study visit to Germany on methane emissions monitoring and reporting for Turkmenistan's representatives

Methane emissions monitoring and reporting in line with the Global Methane Pledge requirements were discussed during an OSCE-supported study visit to Berlin, Germany, that took place from 27 to 29 May 2025. Representatives from the State Concern “ …

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