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OSCE Presence, Albanian Directorate of Free Legal Aid sign memorandum of understanding to increase justice access for all

Publishing date: 22 February 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
Acting Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania Clarisse Pasztory and Free Legal Aid Director Ergys Qirici signed a memorandum of understanding, on 22 February 2024, aimed at outlining areas of mutual interest and strengthening co-operation between the two institutions. The mission of the Free Legal

Constitutional Court, OSCE Presence in Albania launch first guide on Constitutional Court case law

Publishing date: 21 February 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Rule of law
The Constitutional Court, in co-operation with the OSCE Presence in Albania, presented the first Guide on Constitutional Court Case Law, on 21 February 2024. Representatives from justice institutions, advocates, academics, legal community and international partners participated in the launching

Deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus of utmost concern as crackdown continues, human rights office ODIHR says

Publishing date: 21 February 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections, Rule of law
WARSAW, 21 February 2024 – The human rights situation in Belarus continues to deteriorate as those who voice dissent or stand up for the human rights of others are subject to investigation, persecution, and frequently prosecution, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said in a statement today.

Courts to request expert examinations for defendants with mental health issues in Kosovo before ordering detention, OSCE report says

Publishing date: 16 February 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo today published its latest focused report on the imposition of detention measures on defendants with mental health needs.

Resignation of Kosovo Serb judges and prosecutors a setback for integration and rule of law in Mitrovicë/Mitrovica, OSCE Mission report says

Publishing date: 9 February 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 9 February 2024- The OSCE Mission in Kosovo today published its latest report on the effects of the 2022 mass resignation of Kosovo Serb judges, prosecutors, and administrative staff working in the justice system in the Mitrovicë/Mitrovica region.

Montenegrin Forensic Centre Ballistic Laboratory receives international accreditation

Publishing date: 5 February 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
With the support of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, the Ballistic Laboratory of the Forensic Centre has been officially accredited in line with international standards – ISO 17025, enhancing the credibility and reliability of forensic analysis.

Strengthening Independent Journalism in North Macedonia

Publishing date: 3 February 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Media freedom and development, Rule of law
Together with the Association of Journalists (AJM) and our other partners, the OSCE Mission to Skopje remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting high-quality journalism.