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Sustainable, strengthened partnership and security co-operation at heart of 2024 OSCE Asian Conference
Publishing date: 15 October 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Asian Partners for Co-operation
VIENNA, 15 October 2024 – Deepening co-operation to ensure sustainable, strengthened security among the OSCE’s 57 participating States and the Asian Partners Co-operation Group is the focus of the 2024 Asian Conference taking place in Vienna on 15 and 16 October.
Global economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific focus of OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group Meeting
Publishing date: 11 October 2024
On 11 October 2024, North Macedonia, as Chair of the Asian Partners for Co-operation Group, organized the fourth OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group meeting in collaboration with Australia. This meeting centered on the theme "Global Economic Engagement in the Indo-Pacific for Peace, Prosperity, and Security."
Protecting youth and children from online exploitation and trafficking focus of Asian Partners for Co-operation Group meeting
Publishing date: 21 June 2024
North Macedonia, as Chair of the Asian partners for Co-operation Group, in collaboration with Thailand organized the third OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group meeting on 21 June 2024. This meeting focused on "Enhancing Human Security: Protecting Youth and Children from Online Exploitation and Trafficking." The meeting gathered key representatives and experts to address the escalating risks and propose co-ordinated responses to the online exploitation and trafficking of youth and children.
Special OSCE Asian Partners for Co-Operation Group Meeting Focuses on Afghan Women's Rights
Publishing date: 3 June 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: Asian Partners for Co-operation
The OSCE Asian Partners for Co-Operation Group and OSCE participating States met in Vienna on 3 June to discuss the pressing issue of Afghan women’s rights, emphasizing the broader implications for regional and global stability. This event focused on exploring actionable strategies for empowering Afghan women and mitigating the challenges they face. The meeting brought together high-level representatives and experts to address the significant challenges faced by Afghan women and the global implications of their plight. This special meeting was organized by North Macedonia as Chair of the OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group.
Women’s full inclusion in peace and security efforts focus of OSCE Asian partners meeting
Publishing date: 7 May 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: Asian Partners for Co-operation, Partners for Co-operation
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Gender equality
The OSCE Asian Partners for Co-Operation Group and the participating States met today to discuss the importance of women’s full and equal participation in all phases and at all levels of conflict prevention, resolution and peace building.
OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group Conference participants discuss addressing common challenges through reinvigorated multilateral co-operation
Publishing date: 18 July 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Asian Partners for Co-operation, OSCE Secretariat
VIENNA, 18 July 2023 – Participants at the ongoing OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group Conference have discussed synergies and opportunities for co-operation with a particular focus on enhancing dialogue between the OSCE and Asia on efforts to reduce the risks of conflict stemming from the use of information and communication technologies, promoting effective co-operation in addressing the challenges caused by climate change, and the role of civil society in the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Women’s meaningful participation in political and public life in Afghanistan focus of special OSCE Asian partners meeting
Publishing date: 26 May 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: Asian Partners for Co-operation, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
The Special OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group met today to discuss key aspects for ensuring women’s participation in political and public life. The meeting was convened by the Polish Chair of the Group.