News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Journalists and political analysts in Bosnia and Herzegovina must be able to do their job without pressure and intimidation
Publishing date: 26 May 2021
SARAJEVO, 26 May 2021- The OSCE Mission to BiH and the Swedish Embassy in BiH on behalf of the OSCE 2021 Swedish Chairpersonship, the OHR, the EU Delegation to BiH/EUSR, the German Embassy in BiH, the U.S. Embassy to BiH, and the British Embassy to BiH strongly condemn the latest attacks on the personal and professional integrity of Banja Luka-based political analyst and journalist Tanja Topić by the Chairman of the BiH Presidency Milorad Dodik...
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Linde concludes visit to Serbia, reiterates strong partnership with the country
Publishing date: 26 May 2021
BELGRADE, 26 May 2021 — OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde concluded her visit to Serbia yesterday. She reiterated the OSCE’s strong partnership with Serbia in its strategic reform priorities...
OSCE Day held in Uzbekistan on the twentieth anniversary celebration of children's organization Kamalak
Publishing date: 21 May 2021
Ninety youth leaders and volunteers to their communities from all over Uzbekistan participated on 20 May 2021 in an OSCE Day, held in a hybrid format, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the children's organization Kamalak. The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan organized the event in co-operation with the Child’s Rights Ombudsperson and the Youth Union...
OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan continues its series of training courses for female local representatives on strengthening leadership skills
Publishing date: 20 May 2021
From 19 to 21 May 2021, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) will conduct a third training course for 28 female representatives of local authorities from the Bukhara, Navoiy, Khorezm regions and the Republic of Karakalpakstan...
OSCE Conflict Cycle Seminar: inclusivity in conflict prevention and resolution efforts crucial
Publishing date: 19 May 2021
VIENNA, 19 May 2021 — Enhancing conflict prevention and resolution efforts through an inclusive ‘whole-of-OSCE approach’ was the topic of an online Conflict Cycle Seminar for delegations of OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation hosted on 17-19 May by the Swedish OSCE Chairpersonship, in collaboration with the OSCE Secretariat...
Stockholm Media Freedom Conference provided opportunity to join forces to address challenges of independent media
Publishing date: 19 May 2021
STOCKHOLM/VIENNA, 19 May 2021 — During the Stockholm Media Freedom conference, participants addressed some of the most pressing issues facing democratic societies today. Among the topics were safety of journalists and the role of independent media in democratic processes — all with a view on how OSCE participating States can increase public trust in independent media through the implementation of OSCE commitments. The situation of female journalists was especially highlighted throughout the conference.
OSCE supports training webinar on protection of businesses and investors from corruption in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 19 May 2021