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Event archive
December 2024
Training
Human Rights at International Borders: Exploring New Technologies, their Risks and Opportunities
In a nutshell The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is inviting applications for a training course for human rights defenders working at international borders in the Northern Mediterranean region. The course…
Seminar
Transforming political parties from within: Gender audits and action plans
Political parties are often called the ‘gatekeepers’ of democracy, and, in particular, of women’s political participation, because of their fundamental and unique role in the democratic process. They represent the views and perspectives of…
November 2024
Conference
All-Ukrainian Youth Work Forum "United by the Light"
One of the key youth work events this year - the All-Ukrainian Forum "United by the Light" - will highlight the latest research in the field, cover current topics and methods of working with youth across Ukraine. The event is organised for…
Conference
Conference on Media Freedom in the OSCE Region - Strengthening Media Freedom for Resilient and Vibrant Democracies in the Digital Age
In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, free and independent media are essential for vibrant democracies and secure societies. However, media freedom is facing unprecedented challenges across the OSCE region, from the safety of…
Ceremony
Opening of exhibition featuring artworks created by students from both banks during the joint plein air “Peace Through Art”
On 20 November, the OSCE Mission to Moldova will open an art exhibition featuring paintings by twenty art students from “Alexandru Plamadeala” Republican College of Fine Arts from Chisinau and “Victor Postoikin” Higher Education Art College…
Meeting
Criminal Justice for Central Asia: 9th Expert Forum
The purpose of the Expert Forum is to conduct an informed dialogue and exchange experiences in order to contribute to policy development and reform in the area of criminal justice in Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan…
Conference
Role of Dialogue and Mediation in Times of War and Ukraine’s Recovery. 30 Years of Mediation, 10 Years of Dialogue in Ukraine. Conference
The goal of the conference is to promote the development of dialogue and mediation in Ukraine as tools for strengthening social cohesion, designing and implementing reforms, and supporting post-war development and recovery in Ukraine…
Meeting
Declaration of Principles on International Election Observation: Annual Implementation Meeting
The Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and the Code of Conduct for International Election Observers establish the basis for credible and impartial international election observation. Officially commemorated at…
Meeting
Declaration of Principles on International Election Observation: Annual Implementation Meeting
The Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and the Code of Conduct for International Election Observers establish the basis for credible and impartial international election observation. Officially commemorated at…
Meeting
Declaration of Principles on International Election Observation: Annual Implementation Meeting
The Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and the Code of Conduct for International Election Observers establish the basis for credible and impartial international election observation. Officially commemorated at…
Training
ODIHR/FES School on Politics, Leadership and Advocacy
This course is part of ODIHR’s four-year project ' Building Stronger Democratic Institutions in Eastern Partnership Countries’, supported and financed by the European Commission and co-financed by the Government of Italy. The school aims To…
Training
Providing Social Services and Psychological Support to Children Affected by the War. Training for Social Workers from Zakarpattia Region
Within the framework of the joint project with the National Social Service of Ukraine "Building the capacities of national and local partners in providing psychological support and social protection to children", the OSCE Support Program…
Seminar
Fighting transnational organized crime: the role of gender-sensitive prevention and exit programmes (webinar)
The webinar aims to explore the role of women in organized crime in the OSCE region and how gender-sensitive approaches can bolster effective crime response and prevention strategies.
Training
In-Depth Training on International Humanitarian Law for School Educators
The ongoing war in Ukraine intensifies the issues surrounding human rights protection in the context of armed conflict, taking into account the principles and norms of international humanitarian law. The specifics of human rights during…
Ceremony
2024 Max van der Stoel Award Ceremony
On 6 November 2024, in The Hague, the Netherlands, Natur og Ungdom from Norway will be awarded the 2024 Max van der Stoel Award in recognition of its efforts to give young people of all backgrounds in Norway a voice in environmental policy…
Meeting
Launch of the OSCE – Bali Process Regional Support Office Policy Brief on the use of generative artificial intelligence to facilitate trafficking in persons
For online participation, register now at: https://bit.ly/3UlLJ2S and take part in this crucial conversation shaping the future of anti-trafficking efforts in the AI era! This event will delve into critical questions: 1. How can traffickers…