News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE online workshop validates the need for establishment of regional networks for female professionals in preventing and countering violent extremism
Publishing date: 16 June 2022
On 16 June 2022, the OSCE Gender Issues Programme and the Transnational Threats Department’s Action against Terrorism Unit organized an online validation workshop on the needs assessment for creating two regional networks for female practitioners in preventing and countering violent extremism that lead to radicalization (P/CVERLT) in South-Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
OSCE-supported platform highlights environmental risks stemming from war in Ukraine
Publishing date: 16 June 2022
Data and analysis on nearly 5000 incidents of war-related damages in Ukraine show that 92 industrial facilities in the high or very high environmental risk category were affected.
OSCE Mission to Montenegro signs Memorandum of Understanding with Supreme State Prosecutor’ Office to support Trial Monitoring Project
Publishing date: 16 June 2022
Dominique Waag, Head of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro and Maja Jovanović, Acting Supreme State Prosecutor, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 16 June 2022.
OSCE human rights office condemns death sentences against captured soldiers
Publishing date: 15 June 2022
Warsaw, 15 June 2022 – Following the death sentences handed down to three soldiers reported to be members of the Ukrainian armed forces, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) strongly condemns both their prosecution and sentencing, which have taken place in violation of international humanitarian law.
OSCE promotes digitalization of water sector in Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 15 June 2022
An OSCE-organized online seminar on international experience in the modernization of water sector through the implementation of digital systems took place from 14 to 15 June 2022. The two-day event analysed global trends, policies and strategies in this area, and facilitated a discussion of further
OSCE Mission to BiH presents Media Sector Needs Assessment
Publishing date: 15 June 2022
SARAJEVO, 15 June 2022 – A Media Sector Needs Assessment, conducted by the Prism Research Agency with the support of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and Embassy of Sweden was presented today, 15 June 2022, in Sarajevo at the offices of BIRN.
2022 OSCE Asian Conference participants discuss opportunities to strengthen security and co-operation between Europe and Asia
Publishing date: 15 June 2022
VIENNA, 15 June 2022 – Participants at the 2022 OSCE Asian Conference discussed synergies and opportunities for co-operation with a particular focus on the role of women in building confidence, peace and security, on climate‑related challenges to security and on the role of civil society today. Hosted by Sweden, the 2022 OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group Chair, the conference was held both online and in person from Vienna.