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OSCE supports comprehensive approach to justice sector reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 21 November 2012
Fletcher M. Burton, the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, met on 20 November 2012 in Sarajevo with Milorad Novković, the President of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (HJPC) to discuss the longstanding co-operation between the OSCE Mission and the HJPC in promoting an independent, accountable, and efficient judiciary in the country...
OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre Head commends Bosnia and Herzegovina’s efforts towards further regional security
Publishing date: 14 November 2012
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Reform and co-operation in the security sector
SARAJEVO, 14 November 2012 – Bosnia and Herzegovina’s work aimed at compliance with its OSCE and international politico-military commitments demonstrates the country’s commitment to contribute positively to security in the region and beyond, said Ambassador Adam Kobieracki, the Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre during a two-day visit to Sarajevo, which concludes today...
OSCE Mission report highlights need to tackle hate crimes to promote security and build cohesive society in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 13 November 2012
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: National minority issues, Tolerance and non-discrimination
SARAJEVO, 13 November 2012 – Bias-motivated crimes send a strong message of intolerance and prejudice towards victims and their communities, can increase tensions in society, and must not be ignored, said Adam Kobieracki, the Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, presenting in Sarajevo today an OSCE Mission report on tackling hate crimes...
OSCE Mission welcomes agreement on greater communication and co-ordination between parliaments in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 27 September 2012
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Rule of law
SARAJEVO, 27 September 2012 – The OSCE Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina today welcomed efforts to improve inter-parliamentary co-operation demonstrated at a three-day seminar in Jahorina with secretaries of working bodies from Bosnia and Herzegovina’s four parliaments...
OSCE report highlights inadequate and unequal social assistance for vulnerable groups in BiH
Publishing date: 29 June 2012
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization
SARAJEVO, 29 June 2012 – Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most vulnerable individuals are not receiving adequate and proportional social protection benefits, according to an OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina report launched today...
More comprehensive approach needed to combat human trafficking for labour exploitation in BiH, say participants at OSCE discussion
Publishing date: 14 June 2012
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
SARAJEVO, 14 June 2012 – Participants of an OSCE discussion which took place today said that there is a clear need for continued efforts towards combating human trafficking for labour exploitation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including through strengthened co-ordination, improved assistance to victims and more efficient prosecution of perpetrators...
OSCE Mission to BiH, British Embassy launch joint project on modernizing entity parliaments and Brcko District assembly for Europe
Publishing date: 12 June 2012
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization
SARAJEVO, 12 June 2012 – The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the British Embassy launched a joint project on "Modernizing entity parliaments and Brcko District Assembly for Europe" today...