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Exhibition opening: “Women, Peace and the OSCE”

24 June 2019
  • The Women, Peace and the OSCE exhibit enjoyed the presence of more than 200 attendees. (OSCE/Ondrej Kotras)
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  • The exhibit was opened in the premises of the historical Palais Ferstel in the heart of Vienna. (OSCE/Ondrej Kotras)
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  • Former High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton, OSCE Chairperson–in-Office Miroslav Lajčák, and the former Austrian President Heinz Fischer jointly opened the exhibit. (OSCE/Ondrej Kotras)
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  • “The competition captures women facing conflicts face to face. Women participating in de-mining operations, women monitoring ceasefire violations, and women heading election committees. There are many ways we could describe them. We can easily call them strong and resilient, because that is simply how they are,” stated Miroslav Lajčák. (OSCE/Ondrej Kotras)
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  • The OSCE plays a central role in addressing the Women, Peace and Security agenda within both its institutions as well as field operations. The work will come into particular focus as the 20th anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 approaches in 2020. (OSCE/Ondrej Kotras)
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  • The photos displayed in Palais Ferstel highlighted the pivotal role of women in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and post-conflict reconstruction. (OSCE/Ondrej Kotras)
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  • The exhibit hosted by the Slovak Chairmanship demonstrates what women are doing across the OSCE area to contribute to peace and security. (OSCE/Ondrej Kotras)
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  • The exhibit enjoyed broad attendance of OSCE diplomats and experts focusing on the issues related to Women, Peace and Security. (OSCE/Ondrej Kotras)
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On 24 June, the Slovak OSCE Chairmanship launched a photo exhibition titled Women, Peace and the OSCE. The exhibition showcased the work done by women across the OSCE region to promote peace and stability and to prevent conflict. It was comprised of entries to an Instagram photo competition organized by the Slovak OSCE Chairmanship. The competition took place from April to May 2019 and participants from OSCE participating States submitted photos showing how women across the region mobilize efforts for building peace. Photos displayed in the exhibition also reflect the important work being done by OSCE missions on the ground to advance Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.