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OSCE roundtable in Tajikistan highlights impact of education on stability
Publishing date: 1 June 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
DUSHANBE, 1 June 2004- The impact of education on security, stability and reducing poverty was the focus of a roundtable held yesterday in the Tajik capital. More than 70 representatives of political parties, NGOs, national minorities, teachers...
Ambassadors sign agreements worth 790,000 euros for OSCE's mine action in Tajikistan
Publishing date: 25 May 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
DUSHANBE, 25 May 2004- Agreements to provide support worth 790,000 euros to the OSCE's first mine action in Tajikistan were signed during a visit to this Central Asian state by five ambassadors to the OSCE. The funding will be used to establish, train...
Information Centre for Labour Migrants in Tajikistan marks first quarter of activity
Publishing date: 27 April 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
DUSHANBE, 27 April 2004- An agreement formalizing the establishment of an information centre for migrant workers was signed today in Tajikistan's capital, Dushanbe...
OSCE seminar brings Tajik authorities and NGOs together for prison reform talks
Publishing date: 12 February 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
DUSHANBE, 12 February 2004- Representatives of more than 30 NGOs, international organizations and the Tajik Government discussed prison reform for this Central Asian state at a three-day seminar that ended today. Initiated by the Tajik...
OSCE Centre in Dushanbe opens information point for youth in Garm
Publishing date: 6 February 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
GARM, 6 February 2004- The OSCE Centre in Dushanbe's Garm Field Office opened an Information Centre for the youth of the Rasht Valley on Thursday, a first of its kind in this remote and mountainous region of Tajikistan. It is equipped with...
Human rights quiz offers prospect of a "Happy New Year" to inmates of women's prison in Tajikistan
Publishing date: 29 December 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Media freedom and development
DUSHANBE, 29 December 2003- A women's prison in Tajikistan was the unusual setting for a human rights quiz organized recently by the OSCE's Centre in Dushanbe and its Kulyab field office, in co-operation with the prison administration and municipal...
OSCE Centre holds Dushanbe conference on preventing use of violence during investigation and pre-trial detention
Publishing date: 5 December 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Human rights, Countering terrorism, Policing
DUSHANBE, 5 December 2003- A two-day national conference in Tajikistan on preventing the use of violence during investigation and pre-trial detention, organized by the OSCE Centre, has just concluded with a set of recommendations and proposals...