News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE helps strengthen Georgia's virtual asset regulations
Publishing date: 9 August 2024
From 6 to 9 August, the OSCE held a workshop at the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) in Tbilisi to enhance the bank’s regulatory framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), improve customer risk assessment procedures and implement robust preventive measures within the virtual assets sector.
OSCE PCUz supports training of assessors for the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism
Publishing date: 6 August 2024
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz), in co-operation with the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the Office of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG) Secretariat, organized a five-day training session on 5-9 August 2024.
OSCE course helps Tajik Border Troops officers enhance skills to develop, conduct, and evaluate training along the Tajik-Afghan border
Publishing date: 2 August 2024
On 2 August 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), in collaboration with Tajikistan's Border Troops, concluded a three-week Training of Trainers (ToT) course for nineteen officers of the Tajik Border Troops. The course was led by two international experts specializing in adult learning and planning military training exercises.
OSCE Mission to Moldova removed dangerous chemicals from Transdniestria
Publishing date: 2 August 2024
With the financial and technical support of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, 154 tons of dangerous chemicals were safely removed, repackaged and transported from Transdniestria for incineration in Germany. The chemicals were collected from electrical sub-stations in Bender, Grigoriopol, Hirtop,
OSCE PCUz supports collective efforts to combat human trafficking
Publishing date: 30 July 2024
On 29 July 2024, Ambassador Antti Karttunen, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz), participated in the conference “Combating Human Trafficking: National Approaches and International Standards” in Tashkent.
Tackling Trafficking: Protecting the Most Vulnerable in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 30 July 2024
On the occasion of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the OSCE Mission to BiH, in co-operation with the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, organized a workshop to address human trafficking among minorities, children, and persons with disabilities.
OSCE Project Co-Ordinator in Uzbekistan conducts Training on UN Bangkok Rules and Gender-Sensitive Approaches
Publishing date: 29 July 2024
On 29-31 July 2024, the OSCE Project Co-Ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz), in co-operation with the National Human Rights Centre (NHRC) of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Main Directorate for the Execution of Punishments, launched a three-day training on the UN Bangkok Rules and gender-sensitive approaches to torture prevention.