News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Judicial independence and accountability the focus of new ODIHR recommendations
Publishing date: 9 October 2023
As part of its ongoing effort to support OSCE states in upholding their commitments to the rule of law, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) presented newly developed recommendations to ensure judicial independence and accountability across the region on 9 October
ODIHR Women’s Power Breakfast highlights the important role of women in protecting women’s rights and security in Central Asia
Publishing date: 5 October 2023
The role of women in strengthening peace and security and the human rights of women in Central Asia were the topics of discussion at the annual Women’s Power Breakfast organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in Warsaw on 5 October 2023. The breakfast took
Vetting of candidates to Moldova’s Judicial Council objective and professional, but legislation and transparency could still be improved: ODIHR report
Publishing date: 30 September 2023
WARSAW, 30 September 2023 – Following 14 months of monitoring the evaluation of candidates to the body responsible for the appointment and discipline of judges in Moldova (pre-vetting), the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) found that the procedure is generally objective, fair and professional, and in line with international human rights and rule of law principles. However, the transparency and legal certainty of the evaluation process could be further improved, ODIHR said in a new report.
OSCE Presence in Albania organizes ninth annual Media Development Forum
Publishing date: 18 September 2023
On 18 September, the OSCE Presence in Albania organized its ninth annual Media Development Forum, a platform for dialogue among media, public institutions and civil society. This year’s Forum focused on journalist safety, media legislation, and effects of artificial intelligence on the work of
Young Women from OSCE-established Dialogue Academy conclude study visit to Belfast
Publishing date: 18 September 2023
Belfast and Prishtinë/Priština, 18 September 2023- Eight alumnae from the OSCE-established Dialogue Academy alumnae network which gathers young women from Pristina and Belgrade, concluded today a one-week study visit to Northern Ireland.
OSCE Presence helps Albanian parliament strengthen ties with citizens
Publishing date: 17 July 2023
Staff from constituency offices from all over Albania and senior parliamentary administrative officials came together in Shkodra on 14 and 15 July 2023. The co-ordination and training event – organized by the Albanian Assembly with the OSCE Presence’ support – aimed at enhancing the capabilities of
Albania endorses a new National Referral Mechanism for Potential and Victims of Trafficking, drafted with OSCE Presence’s support
Publishing date: 29 June 2023
On 26 June, Albanian public institutions and civil society organizations signed a new Co-operation Agreement for the National Referral Mechanism for Potential and Victims of Trafficking (NRM), developed thanks to the OSCE Presence’s technical assistance in the 2022–2023 years. The new agreement