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OSCE expert urges reform of Ombudsman institution in Croatia
Publishing date: 23 June 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti
ZAGREB, 23 June 2003- A senior OSCE consultant who has analyzed the Ombudsman Institution in Croatia has produced a report in which he recommends advancing the role of the Ombudsman as a key human rights institution in Croatia...
ODIHR Director urges Georgian parliament to clear way for preparation of upcoming elections
Publishing date: 19 June 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Mission to Georgia (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Elections
TBILISI, 18 June 2003- The Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), Ambassador Christian Strohal, today urged political parties in Georgia to bridge remaining differences on amendments to the election law...
OSCE human rights chief arrives in Georgia for talks on human rights and elections
Publishing date: 16 June 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Mission to Georgia (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections
WARSAW, 17 June 2003- The Director of the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), Ambassador Christian Strohal, arrived in Georgia today to discuss the country's human rights situation and assess preparations...
OSCE/ODIHR Director discusses prospects for future co-operation with Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 13 June 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections
WARSAW, 13 June 2003- During a visit to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan this week, the Director of the OSCE/ODIHR discussed prospects for future co-operation with the two Central Asian republics.
OSCE's human rights chief visits Central Asia
Publishing date: 6 June 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Media freedom and development
WARSAW, 6 June 2003- Ambassador Christian Strohal, the Director of the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, left for a four-day visit to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan today. During his visit to the two Central Asian states...
International observers condemn violence overshadowing Armenian parliamentary elections
Publishing date: 26 May 2003
Content type: Press release
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections, Media freedom and development
YEREVAN, 26 May 2003- The international election observation mission for the Armenian parliamentary elections strongly condemns the shooting last night at a polling station in Shahumian, south of Yerevan, that reportedly resulted in the death of one...
OSCE's human rights office welcomes progress in Kazakhstan prison reform
Publishing date: 22 May 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
WARSAW, 22 May 2003- The OSCE/ODIHR welcomes progress made in reforming Kazakhstan's prison system. Since the recent adoption of legislation to reduce the country's large prison population, the number of inmates has fallen from 66,000 to 58,000...