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OSCE/ODIHR starts trial monitoring work in Georgia
Publishing date: 20 February 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Rule of law
TBILISI, 20 February 2013- The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) began monitoring trials of former senior officials in Georgia today...
OSCE Presence in Albania, Canadian government promote corporate social responsibility in extractive industries
Publishing date: 19 February 2013
TIRANA, 19 February 2013- The OSCE Presence in Albania and the Canadian Embassy organized a workshop today in Tirana on corporate social responsibility in the extractive industries...
OSCE Centre in Astana launches anti-trafficking training for judges
Publishing date: 19 February 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
ASTANA, 19 February 2013 – The first of a series of OSCE-supported training seminars on improving judicial practice in criminal cases related to human trafficking was launched in Astana today...
OSCE Special Representative, at 5+2 Transdniestrian settlement talks, highlights need to maintain momentum
Publishing date: 19 February 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
LVIV, Ukraine, 19 February 2013- The OSCE Chairperson's Special Representative for conflicts, Ambassador Andrii Deshchytsia, urged the sides to maintain momentum in the Transdniestrian settlement process in talks that concluded today in the Ukrainian city of Lviv...
OSCE Office in Tajikistan boosts cross-border dialogue on mine action
Publishing date: 19 February 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Arms control
DUSHANBE, 19 February 2013 – A three-day regional workshop on “National Mine Action Standards” started in Dushanbe today with the support of the OSCE Office in Tajikistan...
Armenian election generally well-administered with fundamental freedoms respected, but some key concerns remain, international election observers say
Publishing date: 19 February 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
YEREVAN, 19 February 2013 – Armenia’s presidential election was generally well-administered and was characterized by a respect for fundamental freedoms, including those of assembly and expression, concluded the international election observation mission in a statement released today. At the same time, the statement said, a lack of impartiality on the part of the public administration and the misuse of administrative resources resulted in a blurred distinction between the activities of the state and those of the ruling party...
Post-Election Statement. OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Election Observation Mission to the Presidential Election in Armenia, 18 February 2013
Publishing date: 19 February 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
Overall, the 18 February election in Armenia represents an improvement compared to previous presidential elections. The election was generally conducted in a peaceful manner and was well-administered under an improved legal framework. Freedoms of assembly and expression were generally respected, and media provided balanced coverage. However, the limited field of candidates meant that the election was not genuinely competitive. The candidates who did run were able to campaign in a free atmosphere and to present their views to voters, but the campaign overall failed to engage the public’s interest...