News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
New Head of OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina meets Foreign Minister
Publishing date: 29 August 2011
SARAJEVO, 29 August 2011 – Ambassador Fletcher M. Burton took up his duties today as Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, meeting with Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj. They discussed the role of the OSCE in BiH and Ambassador Burton reaffirmed the Mission’s engagement in key areas for the country’s future...
OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina launches Citizens' Academy project
Publishing date: 25 August 2011
SARAJEVO, 25 August 2011 – The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina today issued a call for applications for residents in Banja Luka, Bijeljina, Cazin, Doboj, Novi Grad Sarajevo, Siroki Brijeg and Tesanj for the Citizens’ Academy 2011 project, aimed to help citizens learn about how muncipal and city administrations work...
‘State union’ concept of Bosnia and Herzegovina has no legal basis, says Head of OSCE Mission
Publishing date: 11 August 2011
SARAJEVO, 11 August 2011- The Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Gary D. Robbins, expressed profound concern today over recent statements by public officials asserting that Bosnia and Herzegovina is a “state union” deriving its sovereignty from the entities...
OSCE presents review of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s anti-trafficking legislation
Publishing date: 17 June 2011
SARAJEVO, 17 June 2011 – A review of anti-trafficking legislation in Bosnia and Herzegovina was presented in Sarajevo at an event hosted by the OSCE Mission today...
Non-governmental organizations key to fighting hate crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 3 June 2011
SARAJEVO, 3 June 2011 – The role of non-governmental organizations in the fight against hate crimes was the focus of a two-day workshop in Jahorina organized by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, in co-operation with the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), that concluded in Jahorina today...
OSCE/ODIHR organizes first training for entity police investigators handling war crimes cases in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 25 May 2011
BIHAĆ, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 25 May 2011- A two-day training seminar on investigations for police investigators and prosecutors handling war crimes cases in Bosnia and Herzegovina ended in Bihać today...
OSCE Mission supporting efforts to reduce discrimination
Publishing date: 23 May 2011
SARAJEVO, 23 May 2011- The Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Ambassador Gary D. Robbins welcomes steps by several governments in Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure all children receive the same quality of education, and do not suffer from discrimination...