News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Press release issued by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
Publishing date: 6 July 2010
VIENNA, 6 July 2010- The following is a press release issued by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly today. The views expressed in this press release do not necessarily reflect those of the OSCE Chairmanship, nor of all OSCE participating States...
OSCE, Asian Partners discuss comprehensive approach to security
Publishing date: 18 May 2010
SEOUL, 18 May 2010- How the OSCE concept of promoting comprehensive security through co-operation and dialogue could also be an inspiration for Asia is the focus of an OSCE Conference with the Organization's Asian Partners- Japan, Korea, Thailand...
OSCE Secretary General supports Serbia's steady reforms, underscores continued OSCE support
Publishing date: 16 December 2009
BELGRADE, 16 December 2009- The OSCE Secretary General, Ambassador Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, praised Serbia's determined reform course and underlined the Organization's commitment to further assist the country in fulfilling its democratic...
Number of women in OSCE senior positions up, but gender equality challenges remain, finds report
Publishing date: 24 September 2009
VIENNA, 24 September 2009- The OSCE has made strides in promoting gender equality and mainstreaming gender in its programmes and projects but further work is needed, found a report presented to the OSCE's participating States today...
OSCE Secretary General has audience with Pope, discusses security, promoting tolerance
Publishing date: 15 April 2009
VATICAN CITY, 15 April 2009- OSCE Secretary General Marc Perrin de Brichambaut had a private audience with Pope Benedict XVI today, where they discussed security co-operation in the OSCE area, and promoting tolerance and non-discrimination...
OSCE Secretary General in Athens for talks ahead of Greek Chairmanship
Publishing date: 12 November 2008
ATHENS, 12 November- The OSCE Secretary General, Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, began a two-day visit to Athens today for talks with Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis and other officials as Greece prepares to chair the Organization in 2009...
OSCE, UN and EU co-chair Georgia discussions in Geneva, next date set
Publishing date: 15 October 2008
GENEVA, 15 October 2008- The OSCE, UN and EU co-chaired discussions on Georgia in Geneva today and it was agreed the parties would meet again next month.