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OSCE facilitates sessions to strengthen Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border water co-operation
Publishing date: 20 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Environmental activities, Water management
On 17 October 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, in co-operation with the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources and the Agency for Land Reclamation and Irrigation, organized introductory sessions on the recently established Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan Border Agreement. The event, attended by 30 regional officials (one woman) from both institutions in the Sughd Region, highlighted the agreement’s importance as a key milestone in bilateral co-operation.
OSCE Supports Dialogue and Unity at the First Fergana Peace Forum
Publishing date: 19 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
First Fergana Peace Forum was organized from 15 to 16 October 2025 at Fergana university. More than 300 participants from Central Asia, the CIS, Europe, Asia and the America gathered to discuss under the title “Uniting efforts for peace and progress”. Over the course of the two-day discussions,
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina calls for a swift and effective institutional response to the threats targeting journalist Vahidin Durić
Publishing date: 17 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) calls for continued attention and a prompt and effective response from law enforcement and judicial institutions regarding the threats targeting journalist Vahidin Durić. The Mission underscores the importance of ensuring that all cases
President of OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration presents report to OSCE Permanent Council
Publishing date: 17 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: Court of Conciliation and Arbitration
On 2 October, Emmanuel Decaux, President of the OSCE’s Court of Conciliation and Arbitration, reported to the OSCE Permanent Council about the Court’s activities over the last year.
Addressing Human Trafficking Risks in Supply Chains
Publishing date: 17 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Rule of law
SARAJEVO, 17 October 2025- On the occasion of European Anti-Trafficking Day, 18 October, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, together with the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (OSR/CTHB), organized a conference in Sarajevo
OSCE Mission hands over 200 fire extinguishers to improve fire safety in Prishtinë/Priština neighbourhoods
Publishing date: 17 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance public safety, the OSCE Mission in Kosovo handed over 200 fire extinguishers to collective housing buildings in Ulpiana and Sunny Hill neighbourhoods of Prishtinë/Priština municipality.
Promoting Sustainable Tourism for the Development of Mailuu-Suu
Publishing date: 17 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Climate change, Economic activities, Environmental activities
Mailuu-Suu, 16–17 October 2025- The OSCE, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Mailuu-Suu Mayor’s Office, and with financial support from the European Union, organized the Forum “Development of Mailuu-Suu through Sustainable Tourism.” The Forum emphasized the