News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe concludes the "Youth Against Drugs" antidrug awareness campaign across Tajikistan
Publishing date: 26 June 2024
The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) has successfully completed the "Youth Against Drugs" antidrug awareness campaign in Tajikistan in collaboration with the Drug Control Agency (DCA) under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan. The campaign included sports competitions and award ceremonies held across various regions of Tajikistan from 5 to 26 June 2024.
OSCE strengthens stakeholder co-operation in Moldova to prevent youth crime
Publishing date: 26 June 2024
On 25 June, the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department and the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities held a workshop for state authorities on strengthening multi-stakeholder engagement to effectively prevent youth involvement in criminal and corrupt activities. The workshop in Chisinau was organized in co-operation with Foundation Terre des hommes Moldova.
OSCE holds a Consultative Meeting on Transparency of War Crimes Trials and Public Availability of Judicial Decisions
Publishing date: 25 June 2024
A strict interpretation of the new regulatory framework suggests that information regarding adjudicated facts and individual criminal responsibility will be substantially limited, with full anonymization of details about defendants and the context of the crime.
First aid in focus of OSCE Medical Training-of-Trainers Course for Border Guards in Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 24 June 2024
An OSCE-organized Medical Training-of-Trainers Course started on 24 June 2024. The course brought together twenty-four border guards who work in remote areas and act as first responders to emergencies and incidents, specializing in rescue operations. The course aims to enhance trainees’ practical
Young journalists gain AI, media literacy skills at OSCE course in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 24 June 2024
From 17 to 21 June, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, in co-operation with the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat and the OSCE Secretariat, conducted the Central Asian Summer Media School in Kosh-Kol village, Issyk-Kul province, Kyrgyzstan.
OSCE Mission releases Western Balkans Trial Monitoring Report outlining efforts needed to step up the fight against organized crime and corruption
Publishing date: 24 June 2024
In Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), based on the monitoring of 55 organized crime and corruption cases involving over 900 hearings monitored between July 2021 and March 2024, the Report provides evidence-based recommendations developed to improve transparency, efficiency and the utilization of asset confiscation mechanisms.
First Aid for Police Dogs
Publishing date: 24 June 2024
Just like their human counterparts, duty dogs risk their lives in police operations and require immediate first aid when injured. Swift responses from their handlers can mean the difference between life and death for these well-trained and loyal animals. The first Regional Training Programme for