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ODIHR discusses election observation findings and recommendations on 2023 parliamentary elections in Poland
Publishing date: 17 September 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Election experts from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) presented the findings and recommendations of Poland’s 2023 parliamentary elections final report in Warsaw this week to Polish government officials, representatives of the election administration, both houses of the Polish Parliament and the Ombudsperson’s office. A roundtable discussion was also held with civil society organizations and media representatives.
OSCE Mission supports Tuzla authorities and civil society in jointly addressing threats and challenges posed by firearms
Publishing date: 17 September 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Coordination Board for Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons and the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina organized the first in a series of countrywide meetings to support relevant institutions and civil society actors in jointly addressing challenges related to misuse of small arms and light weapons (SALW) in Tuzla.
Criminal use of virtual assets and blockchain-based finance in focus at introductory workshop in Astana
Publishing date: 17 September 2024
Content type: News
What we do: Economic activities
Thirty-five law enforcement and government officials deepened their knowledge of investigating the criminal use of virtual assets and blockchain-based finance during a two-day workshop held in Astana, Kazakhstan from 16 to 17 September. The event was organized by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) and brought together experts to guide participants through essential investigative tools and strategies.
OSCE Presence in Albania organizes Democracy Week series of events to mark International Democracy Day
Publishing date: 16 September 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Elections, Gender equality, Media freedom and development, Roma and Sinti, Youth
On 16 September 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania kicked off a week-long series of events branded Democracy Week to mark the International Democracy Day, 15 September. During the first event, together with the Central Election Commission (CEC), the Presence launched a youth competition for the
OSCE holds gender awareness workshop for mine action actors in Ukraine
Publishing date: 16 September 2024
Content type: News
As women are increasingly more involved in the traditionally male-dominated mine action sector, it is important to ensure that gender equality principles are taken into account across all aspects of demining work, including identifying areas to be demined, awareness raising, administrative and managerial roles. This will help increase efficiency, ensure higher safety standards and provide greater security for communities.
OSCE and Spain’s National Police enhance capacities of Moldovan border police officers to detect forged documents and impostors
Publishing date: 16 September 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: Transnational Threats Department, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management
From 2 to 13 September, the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department, in partnership with the Spanish National Police (SNP) and close co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Moldova, held a two-week training course in Chișinău on identifying forged documents and impostors at border crossing points.
Essay writing contest
Publishing date: 16 September 2024
Open to: students attending Bachelor and Master studies at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Goce Delcev University- Shtip, University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola and South East European University Submission deadline: 15 November 2024 Awards: the three best essays will receive vouchers