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A Game-Changer in Combating Arms Trafficking: The New Regional Center
Publishing date: 30 September 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
Against the backdrop of persistent security challenges in South-Eastern Europe, a milestone in the fight against transnational threats and organized crime has been achieved. Today, the OSCE Mission to Skopje opened the new state-of-the-art Regional K9 Training and Certification Centre in Gjorche
Essay writing contest
Publishing date: 16 September 2024
Open to: students attending Bachelor and Master studies at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Goce Delcev University- Shtip, University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola and South East European University Submission deadline: 15 November 2024 Awards: the three best essays will receive vouchers
Call for Participants: Youth Engagement and Empowerment to Counter Radicalization and Violent Extremism Training
Publishing date: 4 September 2024
The OSCE Mission to Skopje is pleased to announce the launch of a call for participants for the Youth Engagement and Empowerment to Counter Radicalization and Violent Extremism Training. This program, to be held from 7 to 10 October 2024 at Hotel Romantique in Veles, is an initiative aimed at
The OSCE Mission to Skopje Publishes Findings and Recommendations on Youth and Security in North Macedonia
Publishing date: 2 September 2024
Skopje, September 2024- The OSCE Mission to Skopje has published a comprehensive research on “Youth and Security: Perceptions, Views, and Challenges of Young People in North Macedonia," shedding light on the concerns, perceptions, challenges and expectations of the country’s youth in relation
First Aid for Police Dogs
Publishing date: 24 June 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Arms control, Border management, Policing
Just like their human counterparts, duty dogs risk their lives in police operations and require immediate first aid when injured. Swift responses from their handlers can mean the difference between life and death for these well-trained and loyal animals. The first Regional Training Programme for
Comic Competition: Give Inclusion a Chance!
Publishing date: 20 May 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Youth, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Over 250 young comic artists competed for a spot in the Comic Center catalogue and exhibition taking place this summer, aiming to create comics that promote inter-ethnic understanding in North Macedonia. Through partnerships with local civil society organizations (CSOs), such as the Comic Center,
New laser system to prevent illegal use of weapons
Publishing date: 18 March 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
SKOPJE, 18 March 2024 –The introduction of a new system for the management of deactivated firearms, made possible by donations from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the OSCE Mission to Skopje, will help prevent weapons misuse and improve safety throughout North Macedonia.