News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Mission to Moldova helps former military officers in transition to civilian life
Publishing date: 17 June 2011
This week 77 Moldovan former military officers completed courses in Chisinau, Cahul and Ungheni designed to help former members of the National Army, the Carabinieri and the Border Guard Service make the transition to civilian life...
Bureau members meet in Geneva to promote use of OSCE Court
Publishing date: 16 June 2011
The Members of the Bureau of the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration met on 19 May 2011 in Geneva. This general assembly was followed by a presentation and consultation session with representatives of States Parties of the Convention on Conciliation and Arbitration in Geneva...
OSCE signs contract extension to remove remainder of toxic rocket fuel component from Ukraine
Publishing date: 15 June 2011
OSCE Secretary General Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Volodymyr Omelianchuk on 15 June 2011 signed a contract extension with a Russian consortium for the safe disposal of 9,500 tonnes of a toxic rocket fuel component stored in Ukraine...
OSCE Mission to Skopje supports efforts to prevent corruption in police services
Publishing date: 15 June 2011
The OSCE Mission to Skopje organized a conference on 13 and 14 June 2011 in Ohrid to encourage implementation of accountable and transparent internal oversight mechanisms in the police service. Such mechanisms can help police services to fight corruption in a transparent and democratic manner...
ODIHR Adviser on Freedom of Religion or Belief addresses UN Human Rights Council
Publishing date: 15 June 2011
ODIHR’s Adviser on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Simona Santoro, spoke at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on 14 June in a panel on strengthening global dialogue to promote a culture of tolerance and peace...
Press release issued by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
Publishing date: 10 June 2011
VIENNA, 10 June 2011- The following is a media advisory issued by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly on 10 June. The views expressed in this press release do not necessarily reflect those of the OSCE Chairmanship, nor of all OSCE participating States:
ODIHR's Panel of Experts on Freedom of Assembly holds annual meeting in Warsaw
Publishing date: 9 June 2011
ODIHR's Panel of Experts on Freedom of Assembly, an advisory body made up of 10 members from throughout the OSCE region, held its sixth annual meeting in Warsaw on 6-7 June...