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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 Head Visits Srebrenica and Bratunac, Discusses Security, Dialogue, and Community Engagement
Publishing date: 16 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission), Ambassador Rick Holtzapple visited Srebrenica and Bratunac today to engage with local leaders, civil society organizations, and institutions on issues including security, inter-communal relations, civic participation.
Towards Justice: Strengthening the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Publishing date: 16 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
NEUM, 16 October 2025 – The XVIII Annual Prosecutorial Symposium, held from 14 to 17 October in Neum, brought together over 120 prosecutors and other criminal justice professionals to exchange experiences and strengthen their collective response to crimes. Over the years, the Symposium has evolved
Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH Visits Goražde and Foča
Publishing date: 14 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Education, Good governance, Rule of law
FOČA/GORAŽDE, 14 October 2025 – The Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Rick Holtzapple, visited Goražde and Foča today to engage with key political and institutional stakeholders. The visit underscored the continued support of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Strengthening Multi-Sectoral Responses to Domestic Violence in Municipalities of Eastern Republika Srpska
Publishing date: 13 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality, Rule of law
Foča, 13 October 2025 – Today in Foča, dedicated professionals from the police, judiciary, prosecution, and social welfare sectors, as well as psychologists and members of civil society from across eastern Republika Srpska (RS), joined the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) to address
Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH Visits Mostar, Highlights Key Reform Priorities and signs Memorandum of Understanding on Education
Publishing date: 10 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission), Ambassador Rick Holtzapple, visited Mostar today for a series of high-level meetings with political leaders in Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, discussing priorities in the region and reaffirming the Mission’s commitment to supporting reforms that strengthen democratic governance, the rule of law, human rights and inclusive and quality education.
Law Students Shine in National Competition
Publishing date: 10 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Youth, Rule of law
Mostar, 10 October 2025 – From 8 to 10 October, the Faculty of Law of the University of Mostar, in co-operation with the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HJPC BiH) and the OSCE Mission to BiH (Mission), organized the Fourth State University Moot Court Competition