News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE supports efforts to improve gender equality and protect women’s rights in Tajikistan
Publishing date: 12 October 2023
On 12 October 2023, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (the Office) facilitated the meeting of the Working Group on Improvement of Legal Acts on Elimination of Gender Stereotypes, Protection of Women's Rights, and Prevention of Domestic Violence. The event, organized by the Executive Office of the President, was held in Dushanbe and was attended by 40 (24 women, 16 men) representatives of Tajikistan’s Government, civil society organizations, and international organizations.
Successful Completion of OSCE Mission's Project: “Tabletop Exercises on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization Leading to Terrorism”
Publishing date: 12 October 2023
Over the course of the past two years, the OSCE Mission has conducted twelve Tabletop Exercises (TTX) that convened more than 500 participants from diverse backgrounds across the entire country. Employing a multi-disciplinary approach, the TTXs aimed to enhance the capacities of key stakeholders in the prevention and countering of violent extremism in BiH.
Urgent need for the protection of survivors of gender-based violence in Ukraine focus of side event at Warsaw Human Dimension Conference
Publishing date: 12 October 2023
Addressing the pressing issue of violence experienced by women and girls in conflict zones was the focus of a side event at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, held on 4 October 2023. Organized by the Gender Issues Programme WIN Project, and co-hosted by the 2023 OSCE Chairpersonship of North Macedonia, the Permanent Delegation of Finland to the OSCE, the Permanent Representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the OSCE, and the United States Mission to the OSCE, the event brought together experts and activists to discuss the dynamics of violence against women and girls in Ukraine.
The human rights situation of displaced Ukrainian Roma raises concerns amidst continuing prejudice
Publishing date: 12 October 2023
Roma fleeing the armed conflict in Ukraine continue to experience prejudice when seeking support or aid, said participants at an event organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on 11 October 2023, on the margins of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference.
Prison staff play a crucial role in ensuring human rights of detainees, say ODIHR event participants
Publishing date: 11 October 2023
The essential role of prison staff in protecting the human rights of detainees was the focus of an event organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights on 10 October 2023, on the margins of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference. “The Nelson Mandela Rules are the gold
New ODIHR guidelines to improve access to healthcare and housing for Roma and Sinti communities presented in Warsaw
Publishing date: 11 October 2023
Addressing ongoing issues with access to healthcare and housing for Roma and Sinti communities was the focus of a discussion organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on 11 October in Warsaw, during which ODIHR presented new tools to help OSCE countries
Twelve women peacebuilders from across the OSCE region and Afghanistan complete Women’s Peace Leadership Mentoring Programme
Publishing date: 11 October 2023
On 9 October, OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid hosted the closing ceremony of the first edition of the OSCE Women’s Peace Leadership Programme, a high-level mentorship programme supporting women’s inclusion in peace and security at all levels.