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Lukáš Parízek: We must do more to detect and suppress terrorist financing channels. We need to develop more effective ways to prevent and counter the misuse of the Internet by terrorists while respecting fundamental rights and freedoms.
Natalya Drozd, Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat: There is a great potential for continuing and strengthening our important dialogue based on trust and co-operation.
Lajčák: Constructive dialogue and concrete, small steps in confidence-building are needed to keep the positive momentum in the Transdniestrian settlement process.
OSCE and Biometrics Institute partner to help States explore benefits and potential of biometric technology in countering terrorism, and how to responsibly use and share collected biometric data.
The meeting highlighted contemporary approaches and promising practices to use technology to support victims and break the vicious cycle of human trafficking.
Gísladóttir: It is unacceptable that Roma and Sinti continue to face hate-motivated attacks and violence.
Engaging relevant government authorities and the private sector – strengthening dialogue – is the path to take.
Strengthening co-operation among states and fostering partnerships between governments and civil society are key to countering terrorism and preventing violent extremism, said the opening speakers.
We take this opportunity to honour the achievements of women and to highlight this year’s theme urging all of us to ‘think equal, build smart and innovate for change’
This OSCE-led survey sheds light for the first time on the prevalence of violence that women and girls suffer in this part of Europe