News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Supports Regional Conference to Combat Domestic Violence in Central Asia
Publishing date: 27 November 2024
On 25-26 November, 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana (the Office), in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) and the “Union of Crisis Centers of Kazakhstan” organized a regional conference titled “Domestic Violence Counteraction Systems in Central Asia: Correctional Programs for Aggressors” in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Support programme for local responses to challenges of refugee and migrant integration will expand after achievements in Poland
Publishing date: 27 November 2024
WARSAW, 27 November 2024 – An 18-month joint project to support the integration of migrants and refugees in Poland, which has demonstrated the power of collaboration in addressing one of society’s most pressing challenges, ended today with a closing event to celebrate its achievements.
OSCE and civil society hold a national forum in Dushanbe to promote dialogue and collaborative efforts in combating violence
Publishing date: 27 November 2024
On 27 November 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized the National Forum of Civil Society Organizations- Gender Movement Activists, titled "United Against Violence," in Dushanbe. This important event brought together 84 gender activists, government representatives, and international organizations to discuss strategies for advancing gender equality and combating violence against women and girls.
OSCE facilitates a roundtable discussion on the implementation status of the "State Complex Environmental Education Program (2021-2025)"
Publishing date: 27 November 2024
On 27 November 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized a half-day roundtable to evaluate the implementation status of the "State Complex Environmental Education Program (2021–2025)." The event attracted around 31 participants, consisting of 7 women and 24 men, including representatives from relevant institutions, Parliament, and civil society.
Renowned athletes join OSCE-supported campaign against gender-based violence
Publishing date: 25 November 2024
Joining the international 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, on 25 November the OSCE Mission to Montenegro launched the 2024 campaign “See for Yourself, You’re Not a Small Boy”. This initiative is supported by the Basketball, Handball, and Water Polo and Swimming sports associations of Montenegro together with the Ministry of Social Welfare, Family Care and Demographics, and the NGO Women’s Safe House.
Energy security, climate resilience and co-operation in focus at COP29: OSCE highlights its engagement
Publishing date: 25 November 2024
From 15 to 21 November 2024, the OSCE actively participated in the 29th session of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
As 16 Days of Activism campaign starts, OSCE Chair-in-Office calls for action now to end online violence against women and girls
Publishing date: 25 November 2024
VALLETTA, 25 November 2024- Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, OSCE Chair-in-Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta Ian Borg called on participating States to increase efforts and resources to combat all forms of violence experienced by women and girls, including online violence.