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OSCE launches 2023 Scholarship for Peace and Security
Publishing date: 30 May 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Gender equality, Youth
The 2023 OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security, a nine-week online training course organized by the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, was launched on 29 May.
Only women’s full, equal and meaningful participation can provide hope of sustainable security, says Belgian Foreign Minister at FSC Meeting
Publishing date: 28 September 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Gender equality
VIENNA, 28 September 2022 – The role of women in peace and security was the focus of today’s Forum for Security Co-operation meeting hosted by Belgium. Delivering remarks to the Forum, Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib emphasised the importance of this issue.
We need concrete action on Women, Peace and Security Agenda, say participants of joint OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation–Permanent Council meeting
Publishing date: 10 March 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Forum for Security Co-operation
VIENNA, 10 March 2021 — Progress has been made since the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security more than 20 years ago, but more concrete actions are needed, said participants at the joint meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) and the OSCE Permanent Council held online today to mark International Women’s Day this week.
Strengthen implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, urge speakers at OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
Publishing date: 13 March 2020
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Gender equality
VIENNA, 13 March 2020- The pivotal role of women in conflict prevention, conflict resolution, and post-conflict rehabilitation was highlighted during Wednesday’s meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) under Turkey’s FSC Chairmanship, which focused on the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. The speakers urged the implementation of the Resolution, recognizing that equal participation and full involvement of women in all efforts for maintaining and promoting peace and security is of utmost importance...
Special session of OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation marks 18th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, peace and security
Publishing date: 31 October 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Gender equality
VIENNA, 31 October 2018 – A special session of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation, held under the Forum’s Swedish Chair, today marked the 18th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security – a landmark document, speakers said, which stresses the importance of full and equal participation of women and men in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security...
Rights and duties of defence personnel, and how they are reflected in training programmes, focus of OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
Publishing date: 24 October 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
VIENNA, 24 October 2018 – How the rights and duties of military, paramilitary and security forces’ personnel, including their human rights and fundamental freedoms, are reflected in policy development, training and education programmes, was explored at today’s meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation in Vienna, held under the Forum’s Swedish Chairmanship...
Enhancing women’s participation in the armed forces focus of annual OSCE discussion on the Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security
Publishing date: 13 June 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Gender equality
VIENNA, 13 June 2018 – Ways to enhance women’s participation in the armed forces were a key area of focus at this year’s Annual Discussion on the Implementation of the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security, held today in Vienna. Representatives of the OSCE participating States shared their experiences on implementing the Code, a unique and fundamental document which aims to regulate the role of armed forces in democratic societies...