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Condemning deadly attack on Quebec City Mosque, OSCE/ODIHR Director Link supports leaders’ calls for inclusion and security for all communities
Publishing date: 31 January 2017
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Countering terrorism, Tolerance and non-discrimination
WARSAW, 31 January 2017 – Michael Georg Link, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), today joined Canadian and international leaders in condemning Sunday’s attack on a Quebec City mosque and offering condolences to the families of the victims. In his statement, he supported the calls by those leaders to ensure inclusion and security for members of all communities...
ODIHR Director Link reiterates absolute prohibition of torture is not up for re-consideration, expresses concern about statements by President Trump
Publishing date: 27 January 2017
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Countering terrorism
WARSAW, 27 January 2017 – Today, Michael Georg Link, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) expressed profound concern about public statements made by President of the United States of America Donald Trump characterizing the use of torture as an effective tactic to counter terrorism...
OSCE/ODIHR Director reiterates need for swift closure of Guantanamo Bay detention facility
Publishing date: 11 January 2017
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Countering terrorism
WARSAW, 11 January 2017 – On the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, Michael Georg Link, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), reiterated the need for the United States to proceed with the closure of the facility without further delay...
Integrating gender aspects into security sector’s work is essential to countering terrorism and violent extremism, say experts at OSCE meeting
Publishing date: 23 November 2016
Content type: Press release
What we do: Countering terrorism, Gender equality
VIENNA, 23 November 2016 – The need to gender mainstream operational responses by the security sector in countering violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism (VERLT) was highlighted during a two-day technical expert meeting of more than 80 law enforcement and government officials from across the OSCE region, which concluded today in Vienna...
Protecting human rights while countering terrorism in focus at OSCE/ODIHR training events in Madrid
Publishing date: 21 November 2016
Content type: News
What we do: Human rights, Countering terrorism, Policing
Protecting human rights while countering terrorism was the focus of two OSCE training courses organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on 14-15 November and 17-18 November 2016 in Madrid...
OSCE/ODIHR trains Albanian law enforcement officers on respecting human rights when countering terrorism
Publishing date: 18 October 2016
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Respecting human rights when conducting counter-terrorism investigations was the focus of an OSCE training session for law enforcement officers held in Tirana, Albania, on 17 and 18 October 2016. Organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the Strategic
OSCE/ODIHR Director Link welcomes latest attempt by US President Obama to bring about closure of Guantanamo Bay detention facility
Publishing date: 24 February 2016
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Countering terrorism, Rule of law
WARSAW, 24 February, 2016 – Michael Georg Link, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), today welcomed the move by United States President Barack Obama to send to Congress a plan to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay...