News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Fundamental freedoms respected in well-administered presidential election in Georgia, international observers say
Publishing date: 28 October 2013
TBILISI, 28 October 2013 – The 27 October presidential election in Georgia was efficiently administered, transparent and took place in an amicable and constructive environment, the international observers concluded in a preliminary statement released today. Fundamental freedoms of expression, movement and assembly were respected, and candidates were able to campaign without restriction.
Fundamental freedoms respected in well-administered presidential election in Georgia, international observers say
Publishing date: 28 October 2013
TBILISI, 28 October 2013 – The 27 October presidential election in Georgia was efficiently administered, transparent and took place in an amicable and constructive environment, the international observers concluded in a preliminary statement released today. Fundamental freedoms of expression, movement and assembly were respected, and candidates were able to campaign without restriction...
OSCE conference highlights women’s role in building stability and prosperity in Mediterranean region
Publishing date: 28 October 2013
Ways to enhance women’s participation in public, political and economic life come under the spotlight at the OSCE Mediterranean Conference in Monaco on 28 October 2013...
ODIHR supports strengthening regional co-operation among anti-trafficking lawyers
Publishing date: 24 October 2013
Lawyers and legal practitioners from six countries gathered to share good practices in providing accessible and effective legal assistance to trafficked persons, during a regional seminar organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in Istanbul on 23 and 24 October 2013...
OSCE Office announces results of contest on reporting on human trafficking
Publishing date: 21 October 2013
BAKU, 21 October 2013 – The OSCE Office in Baku has announced today the results of the contest for media reports highlighting the problems of human trafficking and forced labour in Azerbaijan...
OSCE media freedom representative deeply concerned over today’s conviction of journalist in Skopje
Publishing date: 21 October 2013
VIENNA, 21 October 2013- OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed deep concern about the sentencing of journalist Tomislav Kezarovski to four and a half years in prison by the Skopje First Basic Court...
OSCE Mission to Skopje launches non-discrimination media campaign
Publishing date: 16 October 2013
SKOPJE, 16 October 2013 – Raising awareness on equality and anti-discrimination and safeguarding social diversity is the aim of an OSCE-supported media campaign launched in Skopje today...