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Enhancing the role of the Ombudsperson of the Oliy Majlis in advocating for human rights and freedoms
Publishing date: 10 December 2024
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, in co-operation with the Authorized Person of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsperson), organised a round table titled “The Authority of the Ombudsperson of the Oliy Majlis in the protection of human rights and
OSCE builds online and offline resilience against violent extremism and radicalization that leads to terrorism in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 9 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: Transnational Threats Department, OSCE Secretariat
From 26 to 28 November, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) and the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina held an interactive workshop for government and civil society representatives in Sarajevo, which focused on building local community resilience against all forms of violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism (VERLT).
Lighting the Shadows: Combating Corruption in BiH
Publishing date: 9 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Op-ed by Ambassador Brian Aggeler, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH, on the occasion of 09 December, International Anti-Corruption Day
OSCE supports workshop focused on protecting the rights of persons with disabilities during natural disasters
Publishing date: 7 December 2024
From 6 to 7 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe conducted a workshop titled “Adaptation for All: Rights of Persons with Disabilities During Natural Disasters” in Khujand, the Sughd region. The event was organized in partnership with the Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense of Tajikistan, the public organization “Mehrbakhsh,” and several other organizations that represent individuals with disabilities.
31st OSCE Ministerial Council concludes with key decisions securing the Organization’s future
Publishing date: 6 December 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship
VALLETTA, 6 December 2024 — The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council concluded today in Malta, bringing together foreign ministers and senior officials from the OSCE’s 57 participating States and 11 Partners for Co-operation. The Council adopted key institutional decisions aimed at strengthening the Organization’s capacity to address pressing threats and adapt to an increasingly complex security environment.
Human rights standards during criminal proceedings in focus of OSCE-organized lecture course in Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 6 December 2024
From 3 to 6 December 2024, the Magtymguly Turkmen State University (TSU) hosted an OSCE-organized course on international human rights standards during pre-trial stages of criminal proceedings and investigations. The course brought together over eighty students and teachers from TSU, the Institute
Malta’s OSCE Chair-in-Office Ian Borg announces appointments of senior OSCE officials
Publishing date: 6 December 2024
Content type: Press release
VALLETTA, 6 December 2024 — The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Malta concluded with key decisions on the appointment of four senior officials to lead the OSCE’s Secretariat and institutions. This achievement underscores a lasting commitment of the 57 participating States to strengthen the Organization’s ability to act, particularly in times of crisis and conflict.