National human rights institutions (NHRIs) are vital to protect rights and uphold democratic standards, serving as independent watchdogs and a bridge between governments and civil society said the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights ( …
HELSINKI/VIENNA, 16 October 2025 - The 32nd Ministerial Council meeting of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) will take place 4–5 December 2025 in Vienna, Austria. Hosted at the invitation of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, …
NEUM, 16 October 2025 – The XVIII Annual Prosecutorial Symposium, held from 14 to 17 October in Neum, brought together over 120 prosecutors and other criminal justice professionals to exchange experiences and strengthen their collective response to crimes. …
BAKU, 15 October 2025 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen concluded her visit to Azerbaijan today. Minister Valtonen met with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku. …
Preventing femicide - the gender-related killing of women and girls - was the central focus of a side event hosted by the OSCE Secretariat’s Gender Issues Programme under the WIN Project, and co-sponsored by the OSCE Delegations of Malta, Belgium and …
Greater efforts are needed to counter the growing hostility toward migrants and refugees, increasingly fuelled by disinformation and anti-migrant rhetoric, which is weakening solidarity and respect for human rights across the OSCE region, said participants …
Victims of human trafficking are often hidden in plain sight, with only a fraction ever identified due to fear, or manipulation and coercion by traffickers. Even after identification, survivors face long and complex challenges that go far beyond immediate …
How resilience helps societies adapt and respond to threats was the focus of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) meeting chaired by Finland on 15 October. "Resilience is not merely a support function to society, it is a strategic pillar of …
YEREVAN, 15 October 2025 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, concluded her visit to Armenia. The Chairperson-in-Office held meetings with the Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat …
TBILISI, 15 October 2025 – Today, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, concluded her visit to Georgia. The Chairperson-in-Office met with Minister for Foreign Affairs Maka Botchorisvili in Tbilisi. Chairperson-in-Office …
At the event, ODIHR launched its new Gender Parity Roadmap – a practical step-by-step guide to help governments, parliaments and political parties move beyond gradual gains and achieve equal representation of women and men in decision-making. “Equal …
FOČA/GORAŽDE, 14 October 2025 – The Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Rick Holtzapple, visited Goražde and Foča today to engage with key political and institutional stakeholders. The visit underscored the continued support of …
On 6 October 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana (the Office), in co-operation with the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the International Water Assessment Centre …
The OSCE Programme Office in Astana (the Office), with the support of the OSCE’s Conflict Prevention Centre Forum for Security Co-operation Support Section (FSC), and in close co-operation with the Center for Arms Control and Inspection Support of the …
The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) has published a new report, "Migration Trends across the OSCE, 2015–2025", offering timely, data-driven insights into migration trends and dynamics across the …
Hate crimes remain a threat to security and social cohesion, particularly in post-conflict and transitional societies. At a side event of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and six …
Support for Roma and pro-Roma civil society organizations has shrunk dramatically in recent years, weakening their role in defending rights and holding institutions accountable, participants said at a side event of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference …
The film That Boy, screened today at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, follows the journey of Toby, a former Roma refugee, and Mirek, a former neo-Nazi, as they confront the roots of hate and explore the possibilities of dialogue and reconciliation. …
Hate crimes targeting Christians remain a concern across the OSCE region, affecting not only individual victims but also the sense of safety and belonging of entire communities. At a side event of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, the OSCE Office for …
HELSINKI/VALLETTA/BERN, 13 October 2025 - Today, the OSCE Troika – Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE and Foreign Minister of Finland Elina Valtonen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta Ian Borg, and Federal …
