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OSCE observers arrive in Bosnia and Herzegovina to observe general elections

Publishing date: 30 August 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
WARSAW, 30 August 2010- The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today formally opened an election observation mission for the general elections to be held in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 3 October...

Head of OSCE human rights office warns against stigmatizing Roma and Travellers

Publishing date: 30 August 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Roma and Sinti
WARSAW, 30 August 2010- Ambassador Janez Lenarcic, the Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, said today he shared concerns about recent developments in France affecting Roma migrants and Travellers...

OSCE experts, Kyrgyzstan's authorities discuss how to improve elections

Publishing date: 25 August 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections, Rule of law
BISHKEK, 25 August 2010- Measures to improve elections in Kyrgyzstan, including providing for effective and timely remedy to complaints, improving voter lists and promoting fair media coverage were in focus as experts from the OSCE Office...

OSCE human rights office gathers youth activists from across Europe to commemorate Roma victims of genocide

Publishing date: 2 August 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti, Tolerance and non-discrimination
OSWIECIM, Poland, 2 August 2010- Some 80 Roma and non-Roma youth activists have gathered today for an event organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, the International Roma Youth Network and the Malopolska authorities...

Immediate and resolute measures needed ahead of parliamentary vote in Kyrgyzstan, ODIHR report says

Publishing date: 27 July 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections, Rule of law
WARSAW, 27 July 2010- Immediate and resolute measures are needed to address shortcomings in Kyrgyzstan's electoral framework ahead of the parliamentary vote, says a report published today by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights...

OSCE rights office, Holocaust education task force formalize co-operation on combating anti-Semitism

Publishing date: 21 July 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, National minority issues, Tolerance and non-discrimination
JERUSALEM, 21 July 2010- The Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Janez Lenarcic, today formalized the partnership with the Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research...

OSCE organizes meeting on improving conditions for political parties and NGOs in Uzbekistan

Publishing date: 15 July 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
TASHKENT, 15 July 2010- Improving conditions for political parties and non-governmental organizations in Uzbekistan was the focus of a meeting organized today by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights...