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Greater support for civil society needed to safeguard and promote the rights of Roma and Sinti communities, OSCE human rights head says

Publishing date: 8 April 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Roma and Sinti
WARSAW, 8 April 2025 – Support and understanding of the importance of civil society to protect and promote the rights of Roma and Sinti are crucial as the OSCE area continues to witness shrinking space and a significant reduction in funding opportunities for human rights and watchdog organizations focusing on the human rights situation of Roma and Sinti in the region, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said on today’s International Roma Day.

The OSCE promotes interfaith dialogue and environmental awareness in Kyrgyzstan through a tree-planting initiative

Publishing date: 4 April 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities, Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
BISHKEK, 3 April 2025 – More than 80 government representatives and members of various religious communities gathered in Ataturk Park to plant over 60 tree seedlings, aiming to enhance the urban environment and foster interfaith dialogue. The initiative, organised by the State Commission on

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp concludes first official visit to Moldova

Publishing date: 3 April 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, National minority issues
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visited Moldova, including Gagauzia and Taraclia, from 24 to 28 March 2025. This was Kamp’s first official country visit since assuming office in December 2024, underscoring his commitment to supporting Moldova’s efforts to foster

OSCE Secretary General concludes visits to Sarajevo and Belgrade, underscores commitment to regional stability and partnership

Publishing date: 3 April 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Mission to Serbia
VIENNA, 3 April 2025- OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his first official visits to Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia yesterday, reaffirming the Organization's strong commitment to supporting both countries and promoting regional stability.

ODIHR opens election observation mission in Albania

Publishing date: 2 April 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
TIRANA, 2 April 2025- The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an election observation mission for the 11 May parliamentary elections in Albania, following an official invitation from the national authorities.

OSCE leaders and anti-trafficking experts commit to tripling down on efforts to end child trafficking

Publishing date: 2 April 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
VIENNA, 2 April 2025 – At the 25th Conference of the Alliance against Trafficking in Persons, which concluded in Vienna on Tuesday, OSCE leaders and anti-trafficking experts called on the 57 OSCE participating States to turn their commitments into tangible actions and triple down on efforts in the fight against child trafficking.

OSCE launches guide on virtual assets for law enforcement at INTERPOL Summit

Publishing date: 27 March 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
What we do: Economic activities
The OSCE, launched has presented a new resource on virtual assets, “Decoding Crypto Crime: A Guide for Law Enforcement,” at the Interpol Virtual Assets Summit in Lyon, France, on 27 March. The guide will support law enforcement officers, prosecutors, tax and forensic specialists and other key stakeholders in navigating the complex world of virtual assets.