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OSCE joins the 16 Days of Activism campaign and urges States to step up efforts to end violence against women in conflict

Publishing date: 25 November 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality
VIENNA/WARSAW, 25 November 2022- On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, OSCE leaders called on participating States to enhance efforts on the prevention and elimination of violence against women in conflict.

On the 10th anniversary of the Istanbul Convention, OSCE leaders stress its importance for progressing towards gender equality

Publishing date: 11 May 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality
STOCKHOLM/VIENNA/WARSAW, 11 May 2020- Marking the 10th anniversary of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, OSCE leaders today underlined the importance of this landmark treaty that provides legal standards so that women and girls can live their lives free from violence and abuse.

Gender equality is a cornerstone of media freedom and democratic society, OSCE leaders say

Publishing date: 9 March 2021
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Gender equality, Media freedom and development
VIENNA, 9 March 2021 – Ensuring both equal opportunities and equal safeguards for women and men is key to an independent and diverse media landscape, which is vital for open societies based on the principles at the heart of OSCE commitments to human rights and democracy, participants said at a two-day OSCE meeting that ended today.

Comprehensive security approach needed for global response to COVID-19, OSCE leaders say ahead of International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Publishing date: 23 April 2020
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Good governance, Gender equality, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Tolerance and non-discrimination
TIRANA/COPENHAGEN/VIENNA/WARSAW/THE HAGUE, 23 April 2020 – The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace tomorrow will be marked with a heightened appreciation for the importance of comprehensive security and greater sense of urgency for the need to strengthen international co-operation, said the Chair of the OSCE Permanent Council and heads of OSCE institutions in a statement today...

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office expresses gratitude to outgoing ODIHR Director Lenarčič

Publishing date: 30 June 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Human rights, Elections, Gender equality, Roma and Sinti, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
BERN, 30 June 2014- OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter, today expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Janez Lenarčič of Slovenia, the outgoing Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), for his work over the last six years...

OSCE Special Representative on Gender Issues visits Albania, encourages improvement in implementation of gender-related commitments

Publishing date: 4 April 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality, Roma and Sinti
TIRANA, 4 April 2014 – Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Gender Issues June Zeitlin and ODIHR Senior Adviser on Roma and Sinti issues Mirjam Karoly paid a three-day country visit to Albania from 2 to 4 April...

More must be done to promote gender equality, OSCE Chairperson says on 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day

Publishing date: 8 March 2011
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality
VILNIUS, 8 March 2011 – The 100th Anniversary of the International Women's Day is a call to intensify work to promote gender equality, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Audronius Ažubalis, said today...