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Innovative responses to transnational threats in focus at the 15th Annual Meeting of OSCE Border Security and Management National Focal Points Network
Publishing date: 23 September 2021
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Transnational Threats Department, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management
Current transnational threats and challenges for border agencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and innovative responses were the focus of the 15th Annual Meeting of the OSCE Border Security and Management National Focal Points Network held on 21 and 22 September 2021.
98th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti
Publishing date: 5 March 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
ERGNETI- On 5 March 2021, the 98th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held in Ergneti, co-facilitated by Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) and Ambassador Annika Söder, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ergneti IPRM was accompanied by all necessary precautionary health measures.
Joint Message of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Personal Representatives focusing on tolerance and non-discrimination, on Human Rights Day
Publishing date: 10 December 2021
WASHINGTON/ANKARA/VIENNA,10 DECEMBER 2021- As we mark International Human Rights Day, much of the world is still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. A new variant and increased cases have led many OSCE participating States to reimpose restrictions reminiscent of the conditions under which we commemorated this important anniversary a year ago. The pandemic has exacerbated our task of preserving and defending human rights around the world. It has further widened the political and partisan divides and fueled conspiracy theories that target minorities and persons in vulnerable situations. Some nations, while citing the necessity of measures to control the spread of the virus, have used it as a pretext for disproportionate security responses and repressive measures that undermine human rights, including the freedom of religion or belief.
Press Communiqué of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions
Publishing date: 8 December 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
GENEVA, 8 December 2021- The 55th round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) took place in the Palais des Nations on 7 and 8 December 2021, with requisite COVID-19 pandemic mitigation measures in place. As mandated by the six-point agreement of 2008, the GID process continues to serve as the primary venue in which the consequences of conflict are addressed and other important issues are discussed.
104th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti
Publishing date: 20 January 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
ERGNETI, 20 January 2022 — The 104th meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place today in Ergneti, under the co-facilitation of Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), and Ambassador Viorel Moşanu, newly appointed Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus.
North Macedonia’s 2023 OSCE Chairmanship to focus on safeguarding OSCE principles and commitments, in times when they are seriously challenged
Publishing date: 1 September 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
VIENNA, 1 September 2022 – In times when the OSCE is seriously tested, it is essential to rebuild mutual trust and confidence, and to demonstrate the political will to re-engage in dialogue on widely shared security concerns, said North Macedonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bujar Osmani today.
We must support trafficking victims in times of crisis, especially women and children, urge participants at OSCE Ministerial Council event
Publishing date: 3 December 2020
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
TIRANA/VIENNA, 3 December 2020 – Challenges faced by victims of trafficking and anti-trafficking actors supporting groups vulnerable to trafficking during the pandemic were discussed today on the margins of the online OSCE 2020 Ministerial Council.
102nd Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti
Publishing date: 27 September 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
ERGNETI, 27 September 2021 — The 102nd meeting of the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place today in Ergneti, under the co-facilitation of Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), and Ambassador Annika Söder, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus.
99th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism meeting takes place in Ergneti
Publishing date: 27 April 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
ERGNETI, 27 April 2021- The 99th Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) was held today in Ergneti, co-facilitated by Ambassador Marek Szczygieł, Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM) and Ambassador Annika Söder, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus. In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ergneti IPRM was accompanied by all necessary precautionary health measures.
Sustainable economic recovery focus of OSCE Economic and Environmental meeting
Publishing date: 15 February 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
VIENNA, 15 February 2022 – Supporting sustainable economic growth following the COVID-19 pandemic was the focus of the First Preparatory Meeting of the 30th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum (EEF) held on 14 and 15 February in Vienna.