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Weekly Update from the OSCE Observer Mission at Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk based on information as of 1 June 2021

Publishing date: 1 June 2021
Content type: Weekly report
Where we are: OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk (discontinued)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
Kamensk-Shakhtinskiy, Russian Federation. The Observer Mission (OM) continues to operate 24/7 at both Border Crossing Points (BCPs). The overall number of border crossings by persons increased at both BCPs compared to the previous week.

Tackling drug trafficking and its links to other forms of organized crime requires co-ordination and co-operation

Publishing date: 1 June 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Policing
VIENNA, 1 June 2021 — Tackling drug trafficking and its links with other forms of organized crime requires a co-ordinated and co-operative approach, said participants at the opening of this year’s OSCE-wide Conference on Combating the Threat of Illicit Drugs and the Diversion of Chemical Precursors being held online today.

OSCE Secretary General Schmid concludes visit to Ukraine

Publishing date: 31 May 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
KYIV, 31 May 2021 — OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid concluded a five-day official visit to Ukraine yesterday.

Statement by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group

Publishing date: 28 May 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Minsk Group
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
GENEVA, 28 May 2021- The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, Stephane Visconti of France, and Andrew Schofer of the United States of America) released the following statement today:

Continued Importance of Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security highlighted at OSCE seminar hosted by Albania

Publishing date: 27 May 2021
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Arms control
The democratic control of armed and security forces in the context of the Mediterranean region was the focus of a seminar organized online by the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre and the Republic of Albania on 27 and 28 May 2021...

OSCE launches breakthrough study on gender and human trafficking

Publishing date: 26 May 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
VIENNA, 26 May 2021- To better understand and frame the gender aspects of human trafficking, the Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings launched today a breakthrough study: Applying gender-sensitive approaches in combating trafficking in human beings...

Montenegro’s democratic development vital to security and stability, says OSCE Chair Linde

Publishing date: 26 May 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Montenegro
PODGORICA, 26 May 2021 — OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde concluded her official visit to Montenegro today. She highlighted the importance of the country’s democratic development as vital to further enhancing security and stability...