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OSCE human rights office, Hungarian authorities to co-operate in combating hate crimes against Roma

Publishing date: 23 November 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Roma and Sinti, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
BUDAPEST, 23 November 2010- Ambassador Janez Lenarcic, the Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), today said his Office would work with Hungary's authorities to combat hate crimes against Roma...

OSCE event participants say Paris Charter for New Europe relevant after 20 years, important for security community creation

Publishing date: 28 October 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretary General
What we do: Arms control, Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Economic activities, Border management, Environmental activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Elections, Countering terrorism, Gender equality, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Roma and Sinti, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
PARIS, 28 October 2010- Participants in a high-level event marking the 20th anniversary of the Charter of Paris for a New Europe today stressed the importance of the document for the future of Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian security.

OSCE Mission in Kosovo informs communities about human rights protection mechanisms

Publishing date: 27 October 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
PRISHTINE/PRISTINA, 27 October 2010- The OSCE Mission in Kosovo published today a handbook of mechanisms for human rights protection...

In Warsaw, OSCE review conference begins with calls on states to live up to their human rights commitments

Publishing date: 30 September 2010
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
What we do: Human rights, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti
WARSAW, 30 September 2010- The Warsaw segment of the OSCE's Review Conference got underway today with calls on participating States to live up to the human rights and democracy commitments they have promised to adhere to as part of the Organization...

Head of OSCE human rights office warns against stigmatizing Roma and Travellers

Publishing date: 30 August 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Roma and Sinti
WARSAW, 30 August 2010- Ambassador Janez Lenarcic, the Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, said today he shared concerns about recent developments in France affecting Roma migrants and Travellers...

OSCE human rights office gathers youth activists from across Europe to commemorate Roma victims of genocide

Publishing date: 2 August 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti, Tolerance and non-discrimination
OSWIECIM, Poland, 2 August 2010- Some 80 Roma and non-Roma youth activists have gathered today for an event organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, the International Roma Youth Network and the Malopolska authorities...

Astana High-level Conference calls for implementation of commitments on tolerance and non-discrimination, increased co-operation with civil society

Publishing date: 30 June 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti, Tolerance and non-discrimination
ASTANA, 30 June 2010- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Kanat Saudabayev, at the conclusion of the High-level OSCE Conference on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination today, expressed support for initiatives to strengthen dialogue and understanding...