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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Presence presents Baseline Assessment on Inspection, Investigation and Punishment of Environmental Contraventions and Crimes in Albania
Publishing date: 26 June 2023
On 26 June, the OSCE Presence in Albania organized a workshop to unveil the findings of the Baseline Assessment on Inspection, Investigation and Punishment of Environmental Contraventions and Crimes in Albania. The baseline assessment for environmental governance, which is based on the analyses of
Greater collaboration needed to strengthen our diverse societies and counter hatred, OSCE leaders say
Publishing date: 26 June 2023
VIENNA, 26 JUNE 2023 – Closer co-operation and an innovative approach are needed by governments and civil society to build respect and trust in the diversity of our societies and combat intolerance and hatred, OSCE leaders said as a two-day conference began today.
OSCE Mission to Montenegro supports SOS Helpline introduce microgreen farming as an occupational therapy for the women survivors of gender-based violence
Publishing date: 26 June 2023
The OSCE Mission to Montenegro continues in its support of the SOS Helpline Nikšić as it develops microgreens farming as an occupational therapy for the women survivors of gender-based violence. In May and June, the Mission provided microgreens equipment and supplies as well as expertise in developing a Handbook for Microgreens Cultivation. This will be followed by trainings for survivors and NGO staff.
Redress for victims vital to heal physical and psychological wounds of torture, OSCE human rights head says
Publishing date: 26 June 2023
WARSAW, 26 June 2023 – For victims to overcome the profound impact of torture on their lives, ensuring their right to redress and all it entails is crucial, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities signs landmark agreement with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Publishing date: 23 June 2023
GENEVA, 23 June 2023 – The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Kairat Abdrakhmanov, and the Assistant High Commissioner for Protection at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Gillian Triggs, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce the long-standing co-operation between their respective institutions under common areas of mandated responsibilities. This includes, in particular, the interface between the protection of displaced and stateless persons and the role of the HCNM as an instrument of conflict prevention at the earliest possible stage in regard to tensions involving national minorities.
Conference on Enhancing Efficiency in Criminal Justice Sector Response to Election Threats Concludes in Neum
Publishing date: 23 June 2023
Regional conference “Parliaments advance gender equality”, supported by OSCE Mission, takes place in Skopje
Publishing date: 23 June 2023
Going beyond figures for gender equality in the parliament. The Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, Ambassador Kilian Wahl, and Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi opened the regional conference “Parliaments advance gender equality”, marking the 20th anniversary of the Parliamentary Women’s Club. The