News and press releases

News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.

OSCE Chairperson lauds Albania for progress, notes challenges ahead

Publishing date: 10 February 2009

Content type: Press release

Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Presence in Albania

TIRANA, 9 February 2009- Albania plays a constructive regional role, but it must continue on its reform path and focus on improving its election process to achieve its Euro-Atlantic integration goals, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Greek Foreign...

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Ethnic segregation in education must be prevented, OSCE Minorities Commissioner urges policymakers in Skopje

Publishing date: 30 January 2009

Content type: Press release

Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, OSCE Mission to Skopje

What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Tolerance and non-discrimination

SKOPJE, 30 January 2009- The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM), Knut Vollebaek, today warned the authorities in Skopje about the negative consequences that increasingly segregated education will have on the society...

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EU backs continued OSCE work in Georgia, Czech Foreign Minister says

Publishing date: 29 January 2009

Content type: Press release

Where we are: Permanent Council

What we do: Democratization, Economic activities, Environmental activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Elections, Gender equality

VIENNA, 29 January 2009- The European Union supports efforts by the OSCE to find ways to enable the Organization to continue its important work in Georgia, Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg told the OSCE Permanent Council today...

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Winners of OSCE-supported media contest highlighting women's role in Armenia receive awards

Publishing date: 27 January 2009

Content type: Press release

Where we are: OSCE Secretariat, OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)

What we do: Democratization, Economic activities, Human rights, Gender equality, Tolerance and non-discrimination

YEREVAN, 27 January 2009- A television report on a female taxi driver and a radio report on a female trolley bus driver were among winners announced today in an OSCE-supported competition awarding media for coverage of women's achievements...

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OSCE human rights office to work with Belarusian authorities on improving election framework

Publishing date: 23 January 2009

Content type: Press release

Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Office in Minsk (closed)

What we do: Human rights, Elections

MINSK, 23 January 2009- The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights will work with the authorities of Belarus on the reform of the country's electoral framework. This was agreed...

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OSCE Centre helps Kyrgyz police to strengthen community ties

Publishing date: 20 January 2009

Content type: Press release

Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek

What we do: Policing

BISHKEK, 20 January 2009- More than 80 Kyrgyz police officers attended a workshop organized by the OSCE Centre today to discuss strengthening partnerships with the community...