News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE/ODIHR final report on Lithuania’s parliamentary elections recommends reviewing legislation, lifting excessive candidacy restrictions, clarifying rules on media conduct
Publishing date: 31 January 2017
While the legal framework in Lithuania provides a sound basis for the conduct of democratic elections, gaps and ambiguities in legislation should be addressed in an inclusive manner well in advance of the next elections, says the final report by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on the 6 October 2016 parliamentary elections in the Baltic state.
OSCE Permanent Council renews mandates of field operations at the Russian Border Checkpoints, in Bishkek, and in Uzbekistan
Publishing date: 27 January 2017
VIENNA, 27 January 2017 – The mandates of the OSCE Observer Mission at the Russian Checkpoints of Gukovo and Donetsk, the Centre in Bishkek and the Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan were renewed today following decisions by the OSCE Permanent Council...
Final report on Montenegro’s parliamentary elections by OSCE/ODIHR recommends continuing electoral reform process
Publishing date: 25 January 2017
The 16 October 2016 parliamentary elections in Montenegro were held in a competitive environment and fundamental freedoms were generally respected, according to the final report on the elections issued by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on 25 January 2017. While
OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration publishes its report of activities for 2013-2016
Publishing date: 23 January 2017
The Geneva-based OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration on 12 January 2017 released its periodic report of activities covering 2013 to 2016, offering an overview of institutional matters, activities and the financial situation, as well as its awareness-raising work...
OSCE, Institute of Inclusive Security launch new guide on how including women in peace processes leads to sustainable security
Publishing date: 19 January 2017
Closing gender gaps in political participation and including women in the peace process leads to sustainable security, said Miki Jacevic, Vice Chair of the Institute of Inclusive Security, which together with the OSCE Gender Section launched a new publication in Vienna on 18 January 2017 on developing results-oriented national action plans on women, peace and security...
OSCE/ODIHR report on United States general elections recommends measures to ensure universality and equality of vote for all citizens
Publishing date: 18 January 2017
While stating that the 8 November 2016 elections were highly competitive and demonstrated commitment to fundamental freedoms of expression, assembly and association...
OSCE/ODIHR and Estonian Academy of Security Sciences sign agreement to implement ODIHR hate crime training programme
Publishing date: 13 January 2017
The Estonian Academy of Security Sciences and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) signed an agreement on 13 January 2017 to strengthen the ability of Estonian law enforcement officers across the country to recognize, understand and investigate hate crimes. “Police