News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE on Dodik and Lukic verdict
Publishing date: 1 August 2025
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) notes the 1 August 2025 decision by the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) in the matter concerning Milorad Dodik and Miloš Lukić.
OSCE Mission Deputy Head Visits Srebrenica, Reaffirms Commitment to Dialogue and Human Dignity
Publishing date: 23 July 2025
The Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zahid Movlazada, visited Srebrenica today to reaffirm the Mission’s longstanding support for dialogue, reconciliation, and inclusive governance.
Joint UN, OSCE and EU in BiH Statement
Publishing date: 23 July 2025
The United Nations in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UN in BiH), the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (OSCE Mission to BiH), and the EU Delegation/Office of the EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EU in BiH) welcome efforts by authorities in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
OSCE Mission to BiH Deputy Head visited Mostar today
Publishing date: 16 July 2025
The Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Zahid Movlazada, visited Mostar today to engage with local and international stakeholders and to underscore the Mission’s commitment to supporting constructive political dialogue, democratic governance, and security across the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton.
OSCE welcomes the adoption of the Strategy for Integrated Border Management 2025–2029
Publishing date: 4 July 2025
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) welcomes the adoption of the Strategy for Integrated Border Management 2025–2029 and its accompanying Action Plan at yesterday’s BiH Council of Ministers session.
Promoting gender inclusion in cybersecurity: OSCE holds first expert workshop as part of Mentorship programme for women cyber professionals
Publishing date: 24 June 2025
The programme aims to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) human and technical capacities in cybersecurity by empowering, connecting, and strengthening the expertise of women working in the field. It also supports the implementation of OSCE commitments on gender equality and the Women, Peace and Security agenda, including UN Security Council Resolution 1325, by promoting greater gender diversity across both the public and private sectors.
Tackling hate speech in the digital age: Stronger Action Needed
Publishing date: 18 June 2025
Joint Op-Ed by Ingrid Macdonald, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Luigi Soreca, Head of the EU Delegation and EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Brian Aggeler, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Bojana Urumova, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Sarajevo