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Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the femicide in Ključ
Publishing date: 27 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Arms control, Human rights, Gender equality, Rule of law
Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the femicide in Ključ
Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the Republika Srpska National Assembly conclusions adopted at the 16th special session
Publishing date: 26 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: Troika, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Good governance, Rule of law
Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the Republika Srpska National Assembly conclusions adopted at the 16th special session
Combating Corruption: A Collective Responsibility
Publishing date: 11 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Good governance, Rule of law
11 December 2024, SARAJEVO – The destructive effects of corruption—wasting public resources, deterring foreign investment, and fostering apathy and distrust—are undeniable, agreed participants at a conference held in Sarajevo today. To mark International Anti-Corruption Day, the OSCE Mission to
Fostering Accountability and Access to Justice Through Legislative Reform
Publishing date: 6 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
The conference, held on the occasion of International Human Rights Day, was hosted by the Faculty of Law at the "Džemal Bijedić" University in Mostar with support from the Federal Ministry of Education and Science and the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission). It served as a vital platform for legal professionals, academics, and policymakers to tackle pressing issues in the effective administration of justice. Through in-depth discussions, participants identified gaps in criminal legislation and its implementation, fostering reform through targeted and evidence-based solutions.
Justice in Action: OSCE Moot Court Workshop Prepares Next Generation of Legal Professionals
Publishing date: 15 November 2024
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) organized a three-day workshop on International Criminal Law and Transitional Justice (ICLTJ) from the 13 to 15 November in Mostar. The workshop concluded with in the organization of a moot court. The event brought together law students from state universities across BiH as well as legal practitioners and transitional justice experts to enhance skills, foster dialogue, and promote a deeper understanding of justice processes.
OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Advances Gender-Inclusive Policing in Small Arms Control Through IT Equipment Provision
Publishing date: 5 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Today, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) marked a significant milestone in its ongoing initiative to strengthen gender representation in law enforcement through the provision of IT equipment to the Police Women’s Network Association and the RS Ministry of Interior Women’s Network (RS WPON).
Training on Preventing and Combating Illegal Trade in Art, Cultural Goods and Archaeological Artifacts concluded in Mostar
Publishing date: 31 October 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission), in co-operation with the Center against Trafficking in Works of Art (CPKU) and the Agency for Education and Professional Training Mostar (AEPTM), organized a three-day training on combatting illicit trafficking in cultural property in BiH for representatives and experts from law enforcement agencies, the Prosecutor’s Office of BiH, cultural ministries, academia, and NGOs.