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Ecological perspective in spatial planning focus of OSCE-supported workshop in Podgorica
Publishing date: 24 March 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Democratization, Environmental activities
On 20 and 21 March, the parliamentary Committee on Tourism, Agriculture, Ecology and Spatial Planning, together with the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, organized a workshop on the ecological perspective in spatial planning and eco-urbanism.
OSCE launches new Policy Briefs on Media and Information Literacy to strengthen media resilience in Kosovo
Publishing date: 20 March 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Media freedom and development
PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 20 March 2025 – The OSCE Mission in Kosovo has launched a comprehensive series of policy briefs on Media and Information Literacy (MIL) aimed at addressing the growing challenges posed by misinformation, disinformation, digital manipulation, and ethical concerns in the media landscape.
OSCE-led Mobile Training Team enhances Ukraine’s border security capacities
Publishing date: 17 March 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: Transnational Threats Department, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management
The OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) is holding a two-week training programme for 22 State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) officers in Warsaw, Poland, from 17 to 28 March. This event kicked off the third year of the OSCE-led Mobile Training Team (MTT).
Free and independent media are vital for strong democracies and our common security, OSCE leaders say
Publishing date: 17 March 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Human rights, Media freedom and development
VIENNA, 17 March 2025 – Independent media are essential in providing factual, unbiased reporting that counters propaganda, promotes informed public debate and ensures accountability, OSCE leaders said at the opening of a two-day conference to discuss the role of media in conflict and humanitarian crises against the background of international law today.
Greater efforts needed to address the growing challenge of Anti-Muslim intolerance and hatred, OSCE says
Publishing date: 15 March 2025
Content type: Press release
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
HELSINKI/WARSAW/ANKARA, 15 March 2025 — Stronger efforts are required to address and combat intolerance against Muslims as prejudice and violence against Muslims have become serious challenges in an increasing number of countries worldwide, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe said in a statement marking today’s International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
OSCE Mission in Kosovo marks International Women’s Day with activities empowering women
Publishing date: 10 March 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
In recognition of International Women’s Day, the OSCE Mission in Kosovo supported a series of impactful activities aimed at empowering women, advancing gender equality, and raising awareness of women’s contributions across various fields. The activities, spanning over the course of the week,
OSCE leaders mark International Women’s Day, call for action to turn equality and empowerment for all women and girls from ideals to realities
Publishing date: 8 March 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
HELSINKI/VIENNA/WARSAW, 8 March 2025 – Increased efforts and resources to ensure gender equality and equal opportunities for women and girls everywhere regardless of their background or circumstances are needed, say OSCE leaders on the occasion of International Women’s Day.