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Nearly all aspects of Montenegro's presidential election in line with international standards, observers say
Publishing date: 7 April 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
PODGORICA, 7 April 2008- Nearly all aspects of Montenegro's first post-independence presidential poll were in line with international standards for democratic elections, observers concluded in a joint statement issued today...
OSCE's human rights chief urges governments to step up efforts to eradicate discrimination against Roma
Publishing date: 7 April 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Roma and Sinti
WARSAW, 7 April 2008- On the occasion of International Roma Day on 8 April, the Director of the ODIHR called on governments and local authorities to step up efforts to eradicate discrimination of Roma and ensure their full participation in society...
OSCE election body to observe early parliamentary elections in Serbia
Publishing date: 3 April 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
WARSAW/BELGRADE, 3 April 2008- The OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has deployed a Limited Election Observation Mission to Serbia to observe the early parliamentary elections scheduled for 11 May 2008...
OSCE, Council of Europe: amendments to Armenia's assembly law raise serious concerns
Publishing date: 2 April 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Elections
WARSAW/STRASBOURG, 2 April 2008- In a joint legal opinion, the Council of Europe's Venice Commission and the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights concluded that recent amendments to Armenia's assembly law raise serious concerns...
OSCE elections office to assess parliamentary poll in Italy
Publishing date: 27 March 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
WARSAW/ROME, 27 March 2008- Following an invitation from the Italian authorities, the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights has deployed an election assessment mission to Italy for the 13 and 14 April parliamentary elections...
International rights bodies call on politicians to lead fight against intolerance and discrimination
Publishing date: 18 March 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
WARSAW/STRASBOURG/VIENNA, 18 March 2008- In a joint statement issued on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March, three leading human rights agencies call on political leaders to assume...
OSCE elections chief visits Georgia, urging inclusive and transparent preparations of parliamentary polls
Publishing date: 11 March 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Elections, Rule of law
TBILISI, 11 March 2008- The Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), Ambassador Christian Strohal, today urged both government and opposition leaders in Georgia to make best use of the remaining time...