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OSCE Mission to Moldova: 2012 in Pictures
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The following photo story includes images from activities conducted by the OSCE Mission to Moldova throughout 2012.
Examples include assistance in negotiating a lasting political settlement to the Transdniestrian conflict, consolidating the independence and sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova, and reaching an understanding on a special status for the Transdniestrian region.
The Mission also deals with a broad spectrum of human dimension issues, including human and minority rights, democratization, media freedom and combating human trafficking.
Since 1999, the Mission has also been mandated to facilitate the removal and destruction of Russian ammunition and armaments from the region and to ensure the transparency of this process.
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Photo 1 of 11The mandate of the OSCE Mission to Moldova focuses on conflict resolution. Building confidence between both sides of the Dniestr/Nistru River is important for creating conditions for resolving the Transdniestrian conflict. (OSCE/Igor Schimbător) -
Photo 2 of 11The OSCE Mission to Moldova has been working with the Moldovan Ministry of Defence on ammunition-disposal projects since 2007. The disposal operations are part of the Mission’s efforts on arms control and disarmament, which also aim to promote military transparency and increase trust between the parties to the Transdniestrian conflict. (OSCE/Liubomir Ţurcanu) -
Photo 3 of 11The OSCE aims to ensure that women and men have equal opportunities, and it encourages the participation of women in all spheres of Moldovan life. This training course on women, peace and security, held by the OSCE Mission and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, focused on how to create the conditions necessary to encourage women to go into security-sector careers. (OSCE/Igor Schimbător) -
Photo 4 of 11Ambassador Jennifer Brush was appointed Head of the OSCE Mission in April 2012. Under Ambassador Brush’s leadership, the OSCE Mission’s priorities have been creating a good environment for progress in finding a solution to the Transdniestrian conflict and promoting tolerance and understanding in Moldovan society as preconditions for a more democratic and prosperous future. (OSCE/Igor Schimbător) -
Photo 5 of 11The OSCE Mission to Moldova facilitates and participates in formal and informal talks between the Moldovan and Transdniestrian parties to the conflict, as well as with the mediators and observers. (OSCE/Igor Schimbător) -
Photo 6 of 11Free and well-developed media are one of the cornerstones of democratic societies. The OSCE monitors media developments, promoting freedom of the media, freedom of expression, transparency and pluralism in Moldova. (OSCE/Per Enerud) -
Photo 7 of 11Actress Mihaela Strâmbeanu performing in Casa M, a documentary-style play featuring real stories and interviews with victims of domestic violence from shelters and prisons. The OSCE Mission supported the play and its tour across Moldova to raise public awareness about the problem and available assistance. (OSCE/Igor Schimbător) -
Photo 8 of 11The OSCE Mission to Moldova is part of the Joint Control Commission (JCC), a supervisory body for the Joint Peacekeeping Forces (JKPF), established after the cessation of hostilities in Moldova in July 1992. The JCC consists of delegations of the Russian Federation, Moldova and Transdniestria. The Mission to Moldova has been taking part in the JCC since 1994 as an observer. (OSCE/Igor Schimbător) -
Photo 9 of 11The OSCE Mission to Moldova monitors the functioning of the Moldova-administered Latin-script schools in the Transdniestrian region and mediates between central and Transdniestrian education authorities to find solutions for outstanding issues and to prevent new crises. (OSCE/Igor Schimbător) -
Photo 10 of 11The OSCE Mission to Moldova advises the authorities on human rights and democratization issues, such as combating torture and ill-treatment. As an example, the Mission supports activities to strengthen the role and capacity of civil society to monitor places of detention. (OSCE/Igor Schimbător) -
Photo 11 of 11Confidence-building measures have been a part of the OSCE in Moldova since the beginning. They focus on changing perceptions and rebuilding relations. Concerts and plays for children supported by the OSCE provide communities on both sides of the Dniestr/Nistru River opportunities to interact. (OSCE/Igor Schimbator)
