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OSCE Chairman says democracy, human rights key to fighting terrorism

Publishing date: 18 September 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Countering terrorism
THE HAGUE, 18 September 2003- The Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE, Netherlands Foreign Minister Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, said on Thusday that respect for democracy, human rights and the rule of law were potent weapons in the fight against terrorism...

OSCE Chairman-in-Office appalled by murder of Swedish Foreign Minister

Publishing date: 11 September 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
THE HAGUE, 11 September 2003- The Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE, Netherlands Foreign Minister Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, said today he was shocked and appalled by the murder of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh...

OSCE anti-racism conference ends with calls for stronger laws against hate speech on Internet

Publishing date: 5 September 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Media freedom and development, National minority issues
VIENNA, 5 September 2003- The OSCE concluded a conference on racism, xenophobia and discrimination today with a session that included contributions on the role of the media in conveying and countering prejudice...

OSCE conference discusses racism, xenophobia and discrimination

Publishing date: 4 September 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Permanent Council
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, National minority issues
VIENNA, 4 September 2003- Almost 400 representatives of participating States, partner States and non-governmental organizations are participating in a major conference addressing racism, xenophobia and discrimination...

OSCE Chairman-in-Office addresses U.S. Congressional Commission

Publishing date: 4 September 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Border management, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Countering terrorism, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
WASHINGTON, 4 September 2003- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Netherlands Foreign Minister Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, discussed terrorism, human rights and regional security issues in the OSCE area in an address to members of the United States Congress...

Georgian President appoints new election commission head from OSCE-Council of Europe list

Publishing date: 1 September 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Georgia (closed)
What we do: Elections
TBILISI, 1 September 2003- Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze has today appointed Mrs. Nana Devdariani as the new Chairperson of the Central Election Commission, out of the three candidates proposed by an advisory commission of the OSCE and...

OSCE Chairman-in-Office ready to assist Georgia in appointing Chairperson of Central Election Commission

Publishing date: 23 August 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Georgia (closed)
What we do: Elections
TBILISI, 23 August 2003- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Netherlands Foreign Minister Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, on 22 August 2003, declared the Chair's readiness to submit candidates for the position of the Chairperson of the Central Election...