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Published on November 18, 2025 - 18:07 GMT

OSCE Supports Parliamentary Oversight and Professionalism in the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina

SARAJEVO, 18 November 2025 – The Parliamentary Military Commissioner of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Boško Šiljegović, concluded a series of official visits to commands and units of Armed Forces of BiH units across the country, organized with the support of …

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Published on November 18, 2025 - 08:19 GMT

OSCE Secretary General underscores the need to revitalize multilateralism at the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Meeting in Istanbul

ISTANBUL, 17 November 2025 – Today, OSCE Secretary General, Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu addressed the 23rd Autumn Meeting of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, hosted in Istanbul, Türkiye. In his remarks, the Secretary General emphasized the urgent need to …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 22:52 GMT

Strengthening understanding of gendered dimensions of climate-related security risks at the centre of OSCE event

How gender shape people’s experiences of climate change and security risks was in focus at the “Resilient Futures: Linking Climate, Gender and Security” event organized by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 12:10 GMT

Systematic training for criminal justice practitioners key to tackling hate crimes, OSCE human rights office says

WARSAW, 17 November 2025 – To ensure an effective response to hate crime and meaningful access to justice for victims, there is an ever more urgent need to develop systematic and long-term training programmes for police and prosecutors across the OSCE …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 12:04 GMT

OSCE supports 30th-anniversary conference of Uzbekistan’s Constitutional Court

On 11 November, the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan, with the support of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, sponsored an international conference in Tashkent on constitutional reforms to mark the 30th anniversary of the …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 12:04 GMT

OSCE Mission to Serbia and Equality Commissioner mark 10th anniversary of Journalism Award for Tolerance with launch of ...

The OSCE Mission to Serbia and the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality marked the 10th anniversary of the Journalism Award for Tolerance with the premiere of a 13-minute documentary film, Voices of Equality, in Belgrade today. The film highlights …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 21:47 GMT

Young experts strengthen professional skills in field of peace and security at OSCE training course

From 11 to 13 November, the OSCE Secretariat together with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) jointly organized an in-person training course in Vienna for 26 members of the OSCE Pool of Young Experts on professional competencies in the field of peace and …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 21:38 GMT

OSCE promotes energy efficiency technologies at a seminar in Turkmenistan

Some thirty-five students and faculty from the State Energy Institute discussed best practices in the implementation of innovative energy efficiency technologies at an OSCE-organized seminar that took place on 13 and 14 November 2025 in Mary, Turkmenistan …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 21:38 GMT

OSCE promotes international human rights standards during criminal proceedings at a lecture course in Turkmenistan

Over ninety law students including faculty from Turkmenistan’s institutions of higher education learnt international human rights standards during pre-trial stages of criminal proceedings and investigations at an OSCE-organized lecture course that took …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 10:50 GMT

25th OSCE RFoM Central Asia Media Conference concludes in Tashkent

TASHKENT, 14 November 2025 - The 25th Central Asia Media Conference, focused on strengthening media viability to support informed and resilient societies, concluded in Tashkent today. Over the course of two days, the event brought together around 150 …

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Published on November 14, 2025 - 01:17 GMT

OSCE assists UK authorities in major antiquities recovery operation

LONDON/VIENNA, 13 November 2025 – Today, the OSCE began supporting the United Kingdom Government and London Metropolitan Police in a significant national operation to secure and catalogue just under 200 cultural artefacts. Following a request for …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 12:54 GMT

“Not a byproduct but a tactic of warfare”: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence focus of FSC Chair’s Side Event

“Sexual and gender-based violence, including conflict-related sexual violence, is not a byproduct of war — it is recognized as a deliberate tactic of warfare,” said Vesa Häkkinen, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Finland to the OSCE during OSCE …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 12:53 GMT

OSCE’s “Drops of the Future” series unites Central Asian youth for sustainable Water-Energy-Food solutions

Over the past year, the OSCE, in partnership with Switzerland and local partners, has brought together hundreds of young professionals from across Central Asia to co-create solutions for the region’s interconnected Water-Energy-Food (WEF) challenges. …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 12:53 GMT

Central Asian countries strengthen regional co-operation on electronic evidence

On 12 and 13 November, representatives of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan came together in Tashkent, Uzbekistan for the Central Asian Regional Workshop on Requesting Electronic Evidence Across Borders, organized by the OSCE …

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Published on November 13, 2025 - 12:26 GMT

Fourth Interagency Canine Competition Concludes in Bishkek with Support from the OSCE Programme Office

Bishkek, 12 November 2025 - The fourth Interagency Canine Competition of the Kyrgyz Republic concluded in Bishkek on 12 November, with support from the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek. Held from 10 to 12 November, the competition brought together canine …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

Ninth annual Passenger Data Seminar focuses on strengthening data protection and responsible use of new technologies

Over 100 experts shared good practices and technical expertise at the Ninth Annual Passenger Data Seminar held at the Hofburg in Vienna on 6 to 7 November. The event was organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with the …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

Kyrgyz authorities strengthen skills in strategic environmental assessment at OSCE workshop

More than 20 representatives from Kyrgyzstan’s environmental, health, academic, civil society and sectoral planning institutions learned about Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) at a training workshop in Bishkek organized by the Office of the Co- …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 17:01 GMT

OSCE supports public dialogue on eliminating dangerous chemicals and promoting chemical safety in Moldova

The OSCE Mission to Moldova, in co-operation with the public association EcoContact, held a public dialogue in Chisinau on the elimination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and the promotion of chemical safety on both banks of the Dniester/Nistru River. …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 17:01 GMT

Women Cyber Professionals from Bosnia and Herzegovina Strengthen Skills and Networks through OSCE Study Visit to Vienna

From 3 to 5 November 2025, seven emerging women cyber professionals from Bosnia and Herzegovina took part in an OSCE Mentorship Programme study visit to Vienna, aimed at strengthening their skills, expanding networks, and promoting women’s leadership in …

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Published on November 12, 2025 - 17:01 GMT

OSCE shares international experience for effective protection of human rights in court and during detention

What do a police officer, a prosecutor, a judge and a defence lawyer have in common? They all have a duty to protect human rights. But how is this done in practice: during investigations, when questioning suspects or taking testimony from witnesses? These …

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