Publications

In this issue: Ten years on: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media; Moving on: Mission to Croatia, 1996-2007; Finnish Chairmanship; Model OSCE; OSCE Charity Ball; Appointments

In this issue: Finnish Chairmanship: Tackling "new era of risks and opportunities"; Madrid Ministerial Council: Underscoring the value of dialogue; Armenia and Montenegro rid themselves of remnants of the past

The OSCE in 2003 adapted itself to new security risks and challenges and refined its instruments to meet new challenges ahead. During the year the OSCE had to demonstrate its ability to respond effectively to the demands of an ever-changing security environment. The Institutions and Missions of the OSCE demonstrated their ability to make a difference on the ground through the numerous activities they developed. In many cases the OSCE co-operated in 2003 with other international organisations that deal with European security, human rights and economic issues. In view of the broad spectrum and complex nature of security and other issues, and in line with its Platform for Co-operative Security, co-operation with other organisations and institutions was promoted, as it makes the performance of the OSCE more effective and more efficient.

The OSCE's agenda in 2004 was largely set by the decisions taken at the Maastricht Ministerial Council in December 2003, particularly the OSCE Strategy to Address Threats to Security and Stability in the Twenty-First Century and the OSCE Strategy Document for the Economic and Environmental Dimension. In light of these decisions, the Bulgarian Chairmanship decided that implementation should be the main theme for the year. A major topic in 2004 was reform of the OSCE. The Chairmanship also put tolerance and non-discrimination high on its agenda, holding key events on combating anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia, and tackling hate speech on the Internet. Intensifying the co-operation between the OSCE and other international organizations engaged in maintaining security and stability in the OSCE area featured prominently in the activities of the Bulgarian Chairmanship. With the Organization's first mission outside its area- the Election Support Team to Afghanistan- the OSCE broke new ground under the Bulgarian Chairmanship. Mongolia was welcomed as the OSCE's newest Partner for Co-operation.

In this issue: The environment and security initiative: From analysis to action; "Exemplary" Skopje-OSCE partnership reaches 15-year milestone; Commemorating 15 years of the Forum for Security Co-operation

In this issue: Finland and the OSCE come full circle; Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation: Time to give genuine meaning to the concept of partnership

In this issue: Tajikistan and the OSCE- Celebrating the tenth anniversary of the peace agreement; Dushanbe and Vienna- Spirit of partnership is alive and well; The Spanish Chairmanship and Central Asia- Joint commitment to a community of common values

In this issue: Chairmanship; Kosovo Status Settlement; Ministerial Council Meeting in Brussels; President Valdas Adamkus of Lithuania; OSCE and UNODC; Strategic Police Matters Unit

In this issue: Border security and management; EU Austrian presidency; Republic of Montenegro; Decentralization decision-making; Article IV, Annex 1-B; On the scene

Ce dossier consacré à la place du genre dans la réforme de la police démontre à quel point il peut être important de renforcer les capacités de la police à comprendre et traiter les différents besoins sécuritaires de la population tout entière (hommes, femmes, garçons et filles, quels que soient leurs parcours de vie) et d’instaurer des institutions de police représentatives et non discriminatoires.