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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...

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)

Model OSCE website

PUBLICATION: OSCE Magazine June-July 2008

CiO Seminar on Election Related Issues

21 July 2008–22 July 2008

• PUBLICATION: Good Practices in Building Police-Public Partnerships
• PUBLICATION: OSCE Handbook