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Observation of Lithuania’s forthcoming presidential election regrettably not possible, ODIHR report says
Publishing date: 23 April 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
It will not be possible to observe the upcoming elections in Lithuania as the invitation extended to the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) was made conditional on the exclusion of nationals from certain OSCE states, in breach of the commitments made by all
Safety First: OSCE enhances ammunition storage practices in the Kyrgyz Republic
Publishing date: 22 April 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
From April 15 to April 19, 2024, 20 border guard officials undertook a training course titled ‘Storage of Ammunition in an Ammunition Bunker Site’ in Osh, Kyrgyz Republic. This course aimed to enhance the storage practices of ammunition in bunker sites according to the International Ammunition Technical Guidance (IATG).
Civil society is vital to promote and protect international law during times of crisis, OSCE leaders say
Publishing date: 22 April 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights
VIENNA, 22 April 2024 – While civil society organizations play a crucial role in monitoring and ensuring accountability for violations of international law in times of crisis, it is becoming increasingly difficult in many places for them to carry out their work effectively or safely, OSCE leaders said as a two-day conference began today.
OSCE helps strengthen police dog capabilities in Moldova
Publishing date: 22 April 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: Transnational Threats Department, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Policing
Participants of a roundtable meeting convened by the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) on 18 April 2024 have begun devising a new master plan for comprehensive police dog (K9) services at the General Police Inspectorate of Moldova (GPI).
Malta will continue strengthening UN-OSCE collaboration, Chair-in-Office Borg tells UN Security Council
Publishing date: 19 April 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship
NEW YORK CITY, 19 April 2024 – The United Nations and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe are mutually reinforcing institutions, each playing a complementary role in the pursuit of peace and security, said the OSCE Chair-in-Office and Malta’s Foreign Minister Ian Borg in his address to the UN Security Council.
OSCE conducts training course on countering the financing of terrorism in Kosovo
Publishing date: 19 April 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism
On 16-18 April, the OSCE Secretariat's Transnational Threats Department, with the support of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo and in partnership with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), conducted a training course in Pejë/Peć aimed at enhancing the capacities of local entities in countering the financing of terrorism.
Digital Empowerment: Central Asian Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme Concludes Successfully
Publishing date: 19 April 2024
Content type: News
The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) celebrated the successful conclusion of the Central Asian Women Entrepreneurship Programme with a closing event and award ceremony held in Almaty, Kazakhstan on 18 April. The event highlighted the achievement of 20