News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE promotes modern labour migration management at event in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 14 November 2012
KARAGANDY, Kazakhstan, 14 November 2012 – The introduction of migration management into the curriculum at specialized educational institutions is the subject of a train-the-trainers event which started in Karagandy in central Kazakhstan today...
OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre Head commends Bosnia and Herzegovina’s efforts towards further regional security
Publishing date: 14 November 2012
SARAJEVO, 14 November 2012 – Bosnia and Herzegovina’s work aimed at compliance with its OSCE and international politico-military commitments demonstrates the country’s commitment to contribute positively to security in the region and beyond, said Ambassador Adam Kobieracki, the Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre during a two-day visit to Sarajevo, which concludes today...
OSCE Mission in Kosovo supports independent institutions in presenting their work to the public
Publishing date: 14 November 2012
A series of four debates on the role of independent institutions in holding government accountable organized by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo for Prishtinë/Priština University students and representatives of independent institutions concluded on 13 November 2012...
OSCE media freedom office and Azerbaijan Press Council hold training on safety of journalists, access to information
Publishing date: 13 November 2012
BAKU, 13 November 2012 – Training courses for journalists, law enforcement officers and government spokespersons in Azerbaijan held by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media to promote the safety of reporters and public access to official information concluded today...
OSCE Presence in Albania promotes co-operation between probation service and local government
Publishing date: 13 November 2012
A conference on enhancing co-operation between the Probation Service of Albania and the local government took place in Tirana on 13 November 2012. The event was organized by the OSCE Presence in Albania and the Probation Service...
Greater youth participation in decision-making needed, says Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publishing date: 13 November 2012
PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 13 November 2012- The Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Ambassador Jean-Claude Schlumberger, urged today at a conference greater involvement of young people in decision-making and policy creation...
OSCE Mission report highlights need to tackle hate crimes to promote security and build cohesive society in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 13 November 2012
SARAJEVO, 13 November 2012 – Bias-motivated crimes send a strong message of intolerance and prejudice towards victims and their communities, can increase tensions in society, and must not be ignored, said Adam Kobieracki, the Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, presenting in Sarajevo today an OSCE Mission report on tackling hate crimes...