The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE is the world's largest regional security organization whose 56 participating States span the geographical area from Vancouver to Vladivostok.
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OSCE the forum to discuss future of European security, says French Foreign Minister
VIENNA, 17 July 2008 - The OSCE is an indispensable and dynamic organization working for security in its region, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner told the OSCE Permanent Council today in Vienna...
Features
OSCE students show they are models for a new "Helsinki Generation"
The enthusiasm of the 130 students who took part in this month's first-ever Model OSCE Conference is clear evidence that the spirit of Helsinki is very much alive among the younger generation.
OSCE helps young people find employment as tour guides in Kyrgyzstan
Thanks to an OSCE project, young people in Kyrgyzstan are developing the skills they need to become tour guides, helping also to address the lack of professionals working in the country's growing tourism industry.
OSCE Kosovo Mission helps get women involved in local politics
The OSCE is helping local NGOs and government officials to counter gender stereotypes and discrimination, and find ways of increasing women's participation in the public and political life of Kosovo's rural municipalities.
High school and university students from 30 countries taking part in the July 5-7 Model OSCE, a role-playing event in Vienna's Hofburg Congress Centre that gave young people the chance to learn about the OSCE and develop negotiating skills. (OSCE/Susanna Loof)
PUBLICATION: OSCE Magazine June-July 2008
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