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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE empowers Tajik women through homestay business training
Publishing date: 11 July 2019
Empowering, motivating and involving women in the homestay tourism business was the focus of a three-day training course for 15 women from remote areas of Tajikistan, which concluded on 10 July 2019 in Dushanbe...
OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation meeting under Tajik Chairmanship explores strengthening synergies among regional organizations in Central Asia
Publishing date: 10 July 2019
VIENNA, 10 July 2019- Experiences and best practices of co-operation among regional organizations, particularly how to develop and strengthen synergies between the work and activities of the OSCE, the Shanghai Co-operation Organization (SCO) and the European Union (EU) in Central Asia, were the focus of today’s meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation, under the Chairmanship of Tajikistan...
Spain early parliamentary elections 2019: ODIHR observation mission final report
Publishing date: 10 July 2019
Following Spain’s early parliamentary elections on 28 April 2019, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has published its final conclusions. The elections were highly competitive and parties were able to present diverse political views. However, the campaign`s tone
Prompt and effective action needed to help people suffering from conflicts and human rights violations, says OSCE PA President Tsereteli in Slovakia
Publishing date: 10 July 2019
STRBSKE PLESO, 9 July 2019 – Coming from Luxembourg, where nearly 300 OSCE parliamentarians had just met for the 28th Annual Session, OSCE PA President George Tsereteli (Georgia) and Secretary General Roberto Montella were among the high-level participants of the OSCE Informal Ministerial meeting convened today by Slovak Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Miroslav Lajcak in the High Tatras Mountains of Slovakia...
Ministers and officials gather in High Tatras for informal dialogue on OSCE’s role as a multilateral, conflict prevention tool
Publishing date: 9 July 2019
High Tatras, Slovakia, 9 July 2019- OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic Miroslav Lajčák, successfully wrapped up the Informal Ministerial Gathering today. The informal meeting organized by the Slovak Chairmanship aimed at bringing together decision-makers in a relaxed, informal setting to discuss issues of relevance to the OSCE in a way that is conducive to real dialogue and exchange.
OSCE presents results of Survey on the Well-being and Safety of Women in Montenegro
Publishing date: 8 July 2019
PODGORICA, 8 July 2019 – The OSCE Mission in Montenegro and the OSCE Gender Section presented today the results of an OSCE survey that shows that social norms and attitudes contribute to gender inequality and violence against women, in the premises of the parliament during the 35th session of the Gender Equality Committee. The survey also showed that there is a sound legal framework for combating violence against women in Montenegro, but that it needs to be updated and fully implemented.
OSCE PA’s Luxembourg Declaration stresses link between security and sustainable development, urges parliaments and governments to commit to multilateralism
Publishing date: 8 July 2019
LUXEMBOURG, 8 July 2019 – OSCE parliamentarians today voted overwhelmingly to adopt the Luxembourg Declaration, containing recommendations to national governments, parliaments and the international community in the fields of political affairs, security, economics, environment, human rights and humanitarian questions. The document endorses a multilateral approach to addressing common challenges in arms control, conflict resolution, the environment and human rights...