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

Published on November 7, 2024 - 09:30 GMT

OSCE Chair-in-Office Ian Borg to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Albania

VIENNA, 7 November — OSCE Chair-in-Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Malta Ian Borg, will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Albania from 10 to 13 November. He will start his visit in Bosnia and …

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Published on November 6, 2024 - 23:46 GMT

US elections showed resilience of democratic institutions with a well-run process in a highly polarized campaign, international ...

WASHINGTON D.C., 6 November 2024 – Engagement was high across the political spectrum in yesterday’s US elections that underscored the resilience of the country’s democratic institutions. The presidential vote was highly competitive, but the campaign was …

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Published on November 6, 2024 - 18:28 GMT

Human rights violations cannot go unresolved, say youth environmental group Natur og Ungdom, winners of the 2024 Max van der Stoel ...

THE HAGUE, 6 November 2024 – “This Award for Natur og Ungdom is a recommendation and a reminder that human rights violations cannot go unresolved,” said Gytis Blaževičius, Leader of Natur og Ungdom, when receiving the 2024 Max van der Stoel Award today. “ …

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Published on November 6, 2024 - 18:26 GMT

Promoting greater engagement in international cyber diplomacy negotiations

On 4 and 6 November, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department held its third annual training event on international cyber diplomacy in Vienna, Austria. The event gathered 26 participants from Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus …

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Published on November 6, 2024 - 18:26 GMT

Press communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions

The 62nd round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place on 5-6 November 2024 in the Palais des Nations, in accordance with the six-point agreement of 12 August 2008 and the implementing measures of 8 September 2008. The participants …

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Published on November 5, 2024 - 22:25 GMT

OSCE completes operational planning training course for Tajik border officers

On 1 November 2024, nineteen officers from the Tajik Border Troops successfully completed an intensive three-week Operational Planning Training (OPT) course. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the OSCE’s efforts to strengthen border security …

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Published on November 5, 2024 - 16:55 GMT

OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Advances Gender-Inclusive Policing in Small Arms Control Through IT Equipment Provision

Sarajevo, 5 November 2024 – Today, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) marked a significant milestone in its ongoing initiative to strengthen gender representation in law enforcement through the provision of IT equipment to the Police …

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Published on November 5, 2024 - 11:10 GMT

Tackling illegal arms trafficking and migrant smuggling focus of regional high-level event held in Skopje

SKOPJE, 5 November 2024 — Organized crime poses an urgent threat in South-Eastern Europe, with illegal arms trafficking and migrant smuggling jeopardizing regional and global security. To confront these issues and drive concerted action across the region …

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Published on November 4, 2024 - 15:49 GMT

Moldova’s well-managed presidential run-off offered voters genuine choice, despite legal deficiencies, unbalanced media coverage ...

CHISINAU, 4 November 2024 – The 3 November second round of Moldova’s presidential election was administered efficiently and professionally, and offered voters a choice between genuine political alternatives, international observers said in a statement of …

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Published on November 4, 2024 - 10:39 GMT

Gender sensitive prison management strategies: good practices and challenges

On 31 October 2024, the OSCE Project Co-Ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz), in collaboration with the National Human Rights Center (NHRC) of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Department of Penal Correction under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, hosted a …

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Published on November 2, 2024 - 18:52 GMT

International observers to the US general elections to hold press conference on Wednesday

WASHINGTON D.C., 2 November 2024 – International election observers will hold a press conference to present their findings following the general elections in the United States. What: A press conference of the international election observation mission to …

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Published on November 2, 2024 - 11:24 GMT

International observers for second round of Moldova’s presidential election to hold press conference on Monday

CHISINAU, 2 November 2024 – International observers will hold a press conference to present their preliminary conclusions following the second round of the presidential election in Moldova. What: A press conference of the international election observation …

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Published on November 1, 2024 - 22:57 GMT

Model OSCE for young leaders in South-Eastern Europe: Enabling young experts to better engage in peace and security efforts

Model OSCE, a three-day initiative that brought together 23 young participants in Belgrade last week, convened people between 18 and 30 years old to gain hands-on experience in multilateral diplomacy and decision-making processes. The event, which took …

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Published on November 1, 2024 - 16:29 GMT

Integrating gender perspective in combating human trafficking in Central Asia in focus of the OSCE-supported youth forum

From 28 to 31 October, the 2024 Central Asian Youth Forum on Combating Human Trafficking brought together young leaders, activists, and experts from across the region to address the gender dimensions of trafficking in human beings. Held in the Issyk-Kul …

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Published on November 1, 2024 - 16:29 GMT

OSCE Presence in Albania enhances collaboration with Albanian Prosecutors and State Police to combat human trafficking

The OSCE Presence in Albania has strengthened efforts in the fight against human trafficking by organizing a series of six local-level meetings with prosecutors and police officers throughout September and October 2024. The meetings aimed to address …

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Published on November 1, 2024 - 16:29 GMT

International Election Working Group meets civil society

A strong, active and independent civil society is essential for maintaining healthy democracies. The 2025 parliamentary elections mark an important moment for the local civil society organizations to play a crucial role in observing elections, identifying …

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Published on November 1, 2024 - 10:56 GMT

OSCE and the Spanish National Police train Mediterranean border security officers on gendered aspects of cross-border crimes

On 30 and 31 October, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department's Border Security and Management Unit in close co-operation with the Spanish National Police hosted an interactive training course on gendered aspects of transnational threats in Madrid …

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Published on October 31, 2024 - 15:16 GMT

Training on Preventing and Combating Illegal Trade in Art, Cultural Goods and Archaeological Artifacts concluded in Mostar

Mostar, 31 October 2024 - The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission), in co-operation with the Center against Trafficking in Works of Art (CPKU) and the Agency for Education and Professional Training Mostar (AEPTM), organized a three-day training …

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Published on October 31, 2024 - 10:05 GMT

Media accreditations for 31st OSCE Ministerial Council, 5-6 December in Malta, now open

VALLETTA/VIENNA, 31 October 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 in Malta. Hosted at the invitation of the OSCE Chair-in-Office, Deputy Prime …

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Published on October 31, 2024 - 10:05 GMT

OSCE highlights importance of cybersecurity and cyber hygiene as Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to an end

Throughout October, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department has held a series of activities promoting cybersecurity good practices and general cyber hygiene as part of the OSCE’s contribution to the global Cybersecurity Awareness Month initiative. This …

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