News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
How to improve investment climate focus of OSCE workshop in Kiev
Publishing date: 22 November 2006
KIEV, 22 November 2006- How to create a business-friendly environment and attract investment through strengthening the rule of law and investment promotion was the focus of a two-day regional workshop in Kiev ending today...
OSCE conference on land degradation and soil contamination begins in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 16 November 2006
BISHKEK, 16 November 2006- An international two-day OSCE conference, focusing on land degradation and soil contamination, began today in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan...
OSCE Field Office helps improve waste management in Osh
Publishing date: 14 November 2006
OSH, Kyrgyzstan, 14 November 2006- Improving waste management in the city of Osh was the aim of an OSCE-supported project successfully completed today. It was implemented in the last two months by the OSCE Field Office...
New OSCE representative on combating human trafficking outlines priorities
Publishing date: 9 November 2006
VIENNA, 9 November 2006- Eva Biaudet, recently appointed the OSCE Special Representative on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, today called on the Organization's 56 participating States to strengthen the implementation of their commitments...
Human rights protection through Ombudsmen focus of new publication launched by OSCE office in Uzbekistan
Publishing date: 9 November 2006
TASHKENT, 9 November 2006- A book containing information on the activities and experience of more than 20 Ombudsmen worldwide in the field of human rights protection was launched by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan...
Belgium to host 14th OSCE Ministerial Council meeting on 4 and 5 December
Publishing date: 6 November 2006
BRUSSELS, 6 November 2006- The 14th Ministerial Council meeting of the OSCE will take place in Brussels, Belgium on 4 and 5 December 2006, at the invitation of the Chairman-in-Office, Belgian Foreign Minister, Karel De Gucht...
OSCE Skopje Mission promotes inter-ethnic dialogue
Publishing date: 3 November 2006
SKOPJE, 3 November 2006- Promoting inter-ethnic dialogue and improving the social-economic environment is the aim of the OSCE-supported project "Trails of Communication" which will be launched near Matka Lake, outside Skopje, tomorrow. The event is...