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OSCE Mission to Montenegro, together with Ministry of Interior, launches a reflection about a reform on high education for police officers
Publishing date: 10 November 2023
On 8 and 9 November, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro and the Ministry of Interior organized an international conference in Budva that brought together representatives from the Ministry, Police Directorate, Police Academy and University of Montenegro. Five higher education institutions from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Germany, Serbia and Slovenia were invited and presented their educational models in creating an institution that could grant a university degree for police officers.
Moldova’s elections peaceful and efficient, but marred by sweeping restrictive measures amid national security concerns: international observers
Publishing date: 6 November 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
CHIŞINĂU, 6 November 2023 – Moldova’s local elections were calm and efficiently managed with candidates mostly able to campaign freely, but the broad powers of the government commission for exceptional situations were used to restrict freedom of speech and association as well as the right to stand, while interference from abroad and widespread allegations of vote buying throughout the campaign were of concern, international observers said in a statement today.
OSCE supports of legal professionals’ discussions on adapting Ukraine’s criminal justice to war-time needs and challenges
Publishing date: 30 October 2023
Content type: News
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
While international justice tools to deal with war-related crimes are high on the agenda, national institutions can and should pursue investigation and prosecution of those who commit them, as synergy of domestic and international efforts is an important precondition for justice to effectively respond to violations of human rights in the course of ongoing war. The needs of adapting national practices and legislation in criminal justice were in focus of IX Lviv Criminal Justice Forum, organized by the OSCE Secretariat Extra-Budgetary Support Programme for Ukraine (SPU) together with State Bureau of Investigations and Lviv University of Internal Affairs on 26-27 October 2023.
Civil society from both banks advocate for resilience, stronger partnerships and mobilizing local communities
Publishing date: 30 October 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Moldova
On 26 October, the OSCE Mission’s Donors’ Forum united over 80 civil society organizations (CSOs) from both banks of the Dniester/Nistru River to assess CSO developments, challenges and success over the past 10 years. They discussed the health sector, sustainable partnerships for economic
OSCE-supported Forum "Women's Participation: A Pillar for Peace and Stability" in Kyrgyzstan contributes to the global "Women, Peace, Security" agenda.
Publishing date: 30 October 2023
Batken, 30 October 2023 – The city of Batken played host to a Forum on "Women's Participation: A Pillar for Peace and Stability", which holds particular significance as an integral component of Kyrgyzstan's National Action Plan for the realization of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 within the 2022-2024 timeframe. Aligned with strategic imperatives in the realm of "Governance, Rule of Law, and Peacebuilding," this Forum emerged as a platform for in-depth examination, identification of shared challenges, and prioritization of endeavors dedicated to advancing the global "Women, Peace, Security" agenda.
OSCE Presence in Albania supports SPAK and Special Courts in strengthening investigative and adjudicating capacities
Publishing date: 27 October 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
On 26 and 27 October 2023, the OSCE Presence in Albania in close co-operation with the Albanian School of Magistrates, organized a training on “Investigation and adjudication of criminal offences related to public procurement”. The training was designed in line with the areas of interest expressed
Courts in Kosovo to apply detention on remand only as last resort, OSCE Mission report recommends
Publishing date: 25 October 2023