News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE supports roundtable of the Association of Women's Councils at the Ministry of Internal Affairs to discuss women’s participation in police force
Publishing date: 13 September 2024
On 12-13 September 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe supported the Association of Women’s Councils in the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) to organize a roundtable discussion in Romit, near Dushanbe.
OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan supports Women, Peace and Security agenda in Uzbekistan
Publishing date: 12 September 2024
On 12-13 September 2024, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) in co-operation with the National Human Rights Centre (NHRC), conducted a roundtable on “Strengthening the Role of Women in Peace and Security Issues” in Termez (Surkhandarya region). The aim of the event was to support the
OSCE trains lawyers, psychologists, and government representatives in Tajikistan on preventing domestic violence
Publishing date: 16 August 2024
The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized a five-day training course for lawyers, psychologists from the OSCE-supported Women’s Resource Centres (WRCs), and government representatives on preventing domestic violence and protecting its victims.
OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organizes summer camp for young women
Publishing date: 9 August 2024
The OSCE recognizes the significance of women and youth in leadership roles and aims to advance women's rights and gender equality in public and political spheres.
OSCE Mission to Montenegro supports SOS Helpline Nikšić strengthen occupational therapy for the women survivors of gender-based violence
Publishing date: 24 July 2024
As part of its commitment to combat gender-based violence and empower survivors, on 24 July the OSCE Mission to Montenegro provided a greenhouse to the SOS Helpline Nikšić.
OSCE presents White Ribbon Awards celebrate to seven diplomats for promoting gender equality
Publishing date: 24 July 2024
On 11 July, the Chair of the Permanent Council, Ambassador Natasha Meli Daudey, presented the White Ribbon Award to seven diplomats and delegation members, honouring their outstanding engagement for the promotion of gender equality. The White Ribbon Award is presented every year to OSCE delegates from participating States and Partners for Co-operation who have shown true dedication to the promotion of gender equality and have used their position to advance these efforts. The Award is given based on nominations received from OSCE delegations.
Breaking down barriers to women in conflict prevention and resolution with OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security graduates
Publishing date: 16 July 2024
On 15 and 16 July 2024, 15 young women graduates of the OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security training programme gather in Vienna for a capacity-building workshop on overcoming the barriers faced by young women working in conflict prevention and resolution. Jointly organized by the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, the Forum for Security Co-operation Support Unit and the OSCE Gender Issues Programme’s WIN Project, the two-day event featured a negotiation skills workshop on conflict prevention and resolution.