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OSCE supports training for members of the Municipal Gender Focal Point Network
Publishing date: 18 May 2015
PODGORICA, 18 May- The strategies and benefits of using local resources in implementation of gender standards and principles were highlighted at an OSCE-supported training course held in Podgorica on 18 and 19 May 2015. The training was organized for members of the Municipal Gender Focal Point Network...
On gender equality, time to harness the power of parliaments, say OSCE PA members in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 16 May 2015
BISHKEK, 16 May 2015 – OSCE parliamentarians led by Kyrgyzstan’s Roza Aknazarova joined government and parliamentary leaders and representatives of international organizations and civil society in Bishkek on May 15-16, calling for improvements in women’s rights and opportunities, exchanging experiences and best practices and discussing how to fully harness the power of legislatures to help achieve gender equality...
OSCE and Press Council announce contest for reporting on domestic violence
Publishing date: 15 May 2015
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
What we do: Gender equality
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku and the Azerbaijani Press Council are pleased to announce two contests for media reports highlighting the problems of domestic violence in Azerbaijan...
OSCE supports international dialogue on the role of parliament in achieving gender equality
Publishing date: 14 May 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Democratization, Good governance, Gender equality
BISHKEK, 15 May 2015 – In co-operation with the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, the Kyrgyz Parliament hosts a two-day international conference on the role of Parliaments in achieving gender equality. The event is organized in the context of the Beijing +20 process marking the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action for the advancement of women and girls. The high-level meeting is held on 15-16 May...
OSCE promotes collaboration amongst Women’s Resource Centres in Armenia
Publishing date: 7 May 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Gender equality
YEREVAN, 7 May 2015 – In an effort to promote collaboration amongst women’s resource centres, the OSCE Office in Yerevan hosted a delegation from European Association of Women Resource Centres (WINNET) Europe...
Include more women into security sector reform in Montenegro by developing a National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, says OSCE’s Senior Gender Adviser
Publishing date: 30 April 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
PODGORICA, 30 April 2015- Montenegro has taken important steps in promoting women's rights and gender equality in the country through developing adequate policies and legislative frameworks but more can be done, the OSCE Senior Adviser on Gender Issues Ambassador Miroslava Beham said as she concluded a three-day visit to Montenegro...
OSCE training course in Ashgabat promotes women’s participation in public life
Publishing date: 29 April 2015