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Denying basic utilities to people affected by conflict inexcusable, says OSCE Chairmanship official

Publishing date: 7 June 2011
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
GENEVA, 7 June 2011 –The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for Protracted Conflicts, Giedrius Čekuolis, today called on all parties to urgently improve conditions for people affected by the August 2008 conflict...

OSCE trains law students in Nakhchivan

Publishing date: 7 June 2011
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
What we do: Rule of law
NAKHCHIVAN, Azerbaijan, 8 June 2011 – A three-day OSCE-supported court presentation skills course for law students at the Nakhchivan State University (NSU) started in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan (NAR) today...

OSCE Centre in Astana conducts training seminar on confidence- and security-building measures

Publishing date: 7 June 2011
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana
What we do: Reform and co-operation in the security sector
ASTANA, 7 June 2011- A three-day regional training seminar for military officers on the practical implementation of the Vienna Document 1999 on confidence- and security-building measures (CSBMs) began in Astana today...

OSCE, Ombudsman, NGOs sign agreement for better human rights protection in Kyrgyzstan

Publishing date: 7 June 2011
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Human rights
BISHKEK, 7 June 2011 – The Ombudsman’s Office, the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and the public foundation Kylym Shamy on behalf of civil society organizations signed an agreement to co-operate today in Bishkek...

OSCE participating States have duty to ensure the safety of journalists, Chairperson says

Publishing date: 7 June 2011
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Media freedom and development
VILNIUS, 7 June 2011 – All OSCE participating States must act to fulfill their commitments to ensure the safety and security of journalists, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Audronius Ažubalis said today as he opened a two-day meeting devoted to finding ways to better protect journalists...

Sustainable transport and energy theme of photo contest launched by OSCE and Lithuanian Chairmanship

Publishing date: 6 June 2011
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities, Good governance
VIENNA, 6 June 2011 – The OSCE and its Lithuanian Chairmanship today launched a photo competition to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable transport and energy...

Moldova’s local elections largely met international standards, but remaining legal and regulatory issues need to be considered, observers say

Publishing date: 6 June 2011
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
CHISINAU, 6 June 2011 – Moldova’s local elections largely met OSCE and Council of Europe election-related commitments, in conditions conducive to a competitive campaign and offering voters a genuine choice, international observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the Council of Europe's Congress of Local and Regional Authorities concluded in a statement issued today...