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Published on March 20, 2025 - 16:13 GMT

Enhancing Survivor-Centered Approaches in SGBV Cases: Workshop on Judicial Procedures and Communications Held in Astana

On 13-14 March 2025, the workshop "SGBV Survivor-Centered Procedures and Communications in Courts" took place in Astana. Organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, the event brought together judges, legal practitioners, psychologists, and …

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Published on March 20, 2025 - 16:13 GMT

OSCE launches new Policy Briefs on Media and Information Literacy to strengthen media resilience in Kosovo

PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 20 March 2025 – The OSCE Mission in Kosovo has launched a comprehensive series of policy briefs on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) aimed at addressing the growing challenges posed by misinformation, disinformation, digital …

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Published on March 19, 2025 - 14:57 GMT

OSCE helps Moldova’s police implement intelligence-led policing

The OSCE supported a working group meeting on intelligence-led policing (ILP) for representatives of the Moldovan General Police Inspectorate (GPI) in Chisinau, Moldova, on 18 March. Participants discussed recent developments and the next steps in …

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Published on March 19, 2025 - 14:57 GMT

A call to end child trafficking: OSCE to hold 25th Alliance against Trafficking in Persons Conference

VIENNA, 19 March 2025 – From 31 March to 1 April, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe will be hosting the 25th Conference of the Alliance against Trafficking in Persons at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. This year’s Alliance Conference, …

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Published on March 18, 2025 - 18:09 GMT

OSCE-led Mobile Training Team enhances Ukraine’s border security capacities

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) is holding a two-week training programme for 22 State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) officers in Warsaw, Poland, from 17 to 28 March. This event kicked off the third year of the OSCE-led Mobile …

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Published on March 18, 2025 - 18:09 GMT

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen concludes visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, reiterates OSCE’s continued support for stability ...

VIENNA/HELSINKI, 18 March 2025 — OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen concluded her visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where she engaged in discussions with high-level officials on fostering security, safety and stability in …

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Published on March 18, 2025 - 17:57 GMT

Albanian alpine police officers undergo intensive training organized by OSCE Presence, Austria

Thirty police officers from the alpine units of Tirana, Fier and Shkodra participated in a specialized training programme in the mountains of Korça from 10 to 13 March 2025. Organized by the OSCE Presence in Albania, in close co-operation with trainers …

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Published on March 18, 2025 - 08:56 GMT

Bureau members from the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration meet with Representatives of States parties

President of the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration (CCA) Emmanuel Decaux, Vice-President Erkki Kourula, Justice Mats Melin as well as Professors Christian Tomuschat, Vasilka Sancin, Verica Trstenjak, and Anne Ramberg held an information meeting …

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Published on March 18, 2025 - 01:40 GMT

Armenian financial institutions strengthen their crypto capabilities

On 17 and 18 March 2025, the OSCE conducted an introductory workshop for financial institutions on investigating the criminal use of virtual assets in Armenia. The workshop brought together representatives from the Central Bank of Armenia, the Financial …

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Published on March 18, 2025 - 01:40 GMT

OSCE supports K9 handling masterplan to boost Moldovan law enforcement operations into 2028

The Moldovan General Police Inspectorate (GPI) introduced a canine (K9) handling masterplan developed with OSCE support in Chisinau, Moldova, on 17 March. Covering the years 2025 to 2028, this document sets a clear framework for enhancing the operational …

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Published on March 17, 2025 - 15:47 GMT

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina

VIENNA/HELSINKI, 17 March 2025 — The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina on 17 and 18 March, where she will meet with high-level officials and discuss security issues in the …

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Published on March 17, 2025 - 15:47 GMT

Enhancing Ammunition Safety: OSCE Fosters Regional Co-operation in Central Asia

On 12 March 2025, a regional seminar on methods for testing ammunition propellants, aimed at enhancing ammunition safety and strengthening regional co-operation, took place in Bishkek. Organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek in partnership with …

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Published on March 17, 2025 - 15:47 GMT

Free and independent media are vital for strong democracies and our common security, OSCE leaders say

VIENNA, 17 March 2025 – Independent media are essential in providing factual, unbiased reporting that counters propaganda, promotes informed public debate and ensures accountability, OSCE leaders said at the opening of a two-day conference to discuss the …

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Published on March 15, 2025 - 17:56 GMT

Greater efforts needed to address the growing challenge of Anti-Muslim intolerance and hatred, OSCE says

HELSINKI/WARSAW/ANKARA, 15 March 2025 — Stronger efforts are required to address and combat intolerance against Muslims as prejudice and violence against Muslims have become serious challenges in an increasing number of countries worldwide, the …

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Published on March 15, 2025 - 10:52 GMT

OSCE Mission to BiH condemns all forms of violence

SARAJEVO, 15 March 2025 — The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) condemns all forms of violence, including those targeting political actors, journalists and other citizens. Violence, in any of its forms, must never be used or tolerated as a …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 21:54 GMT

Women’s role in drug trafficking and organized crime was focus of OSCE side event at 68th Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic ...

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department held a side event on the role of women in organized crime and drug trafficking on the margins of the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs on 14 March 2025 in Vienna, Austria. The side …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 21:54 GMT

OSCE supports Moldovan law enforcement in enhancing risk assessment and analysis

The OSCE organized a series of meetings focused on risk identification, analysis and management for representatives from the Moldovan General Police Inspectorate (GPI) and the Moldovan General Inspectorate of Border Police (GIBP) in Chisinau, Moldova, from …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 21:54 GMT

Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic advances ammunition stockpile management with OSCE support

From 3 to 14 March 2025, eight technical specialists from the Ministry of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic completed a training course on propellant stability assessment. The course was organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, in collaboration with …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 21:54 GMT

OSCE supports strengthening role of youth in political processes

Young leaders from twelve political parties gathered in Budva from 11 to 13 March to discuss strategies for the inclusion of youth in political decision-making processes, and to develop teamwork and collaboration for advocating dialogue and co-operation, …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 01:28 GMT

FSC Security Dialogue helps bolster women’s role in peace and security

A security dialogue held at the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) on March 12, 2025, sought to promote the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in the political-military processes and security structure under the Women, Peace and …

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