News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE supports Ukraine’s efforts to counter illicit trafficking in firearms
Publishing date: 7 October 2024
On 2 and 3 October 2024, the OSCE and the European Union Advisory Mission to Ukraine (EUAM) organized a seminar in support of Ukraine’s National Co-ordination Centre on combating the illicit trafficking of firearms, their components and ammunition. The seminar, held in Kyiv, brought together 20 representatives from across Ukrainian law enforcement agencies who are members of the Co-ordination Centre, established in June 2024, or will support its work.
OSCE launches Pool of Young Experts initiative
Publishing date: 7 October 2024
The Pool of Young Experts initiative seeks to enhance the engagement of young women and men in peace and security discussions within the OSCE region.
OSCE "Drops of the Future" move to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Publishing date: 7 October 2024
Workshop series on Water-Energy-Food Nexus continue to engage young people across Central Asia
Third State University Moot Court Competition held in Mostar
Publishing date: 4 October 2024
The Faculty of Law of the University of Mostar organized jointly with the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of BiH (HJPC BiH), the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the OSCE Mission to BiH (Mission) the Third State University Moot Court Competition in Mostar.
OSCE Mission supports Kosovo Academy for Public Safety to sign co-operation agreement with North Carolina Justice Academy
Publishing date: 4 October 2024
The Kosovo Academy for Public Safety (KAPS) and the United States North Carolina Justice Academy (NCJA) signed a landmark co-operation agreement today. The agreement is the result of the OSCE Mission’s programmatic work aimed at further developing KAPS's capacities to train new professional
OSCE donates IT equipment to Gender Sensitive Police Units under Tajikistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs
Publishing date: 4 October 2024
On 4 October 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe donated a set of IT and office equipment to the Public Order Department and the Gender Sensitive Police Units under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan.
OSCE holds regional workshop on preventing drug use and supply among youth in Central Asia
Publishing date: 3 October 2024
Over 40 experts and stakeholders from across Central Asia gathered for a regional workshop focused on addressing the rising concerns of drug and new psychoactive substances (NPS) use among young people. The workshop, held on 2 and 3 October, was organized by the OSCE Secretariat, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), and the European Action Against Drugs and Organized Crime (EU-ACT 2). The event brought together law enforcement professionals, policymakers, and representatives from international organizations.