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Multi-ethnic radio in Kosovo launches Roma and Ashkali programming

Publishing date: 28 May 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti
PRISTINA, 28 May 2002- Radio "K" began broadcasting in Roma and Ashkali to the communities of Fushë Kosovë / Kosovo Polje and the surrounding region yesterday. The new programmes, which are an addition to broadcasts provided in...

High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina urges OSCE to give more support to return process

Publishing date: 9 May 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Permanent Council, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Arms control, Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Elections, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Roma and Sinti
VIENNA, 9 May 2002- In his last address as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Wolfgang Petritsch urged the OSCE Delegations today to lobby their governments for support for the process of return of refugees and displaced...

OSCE held human rights session for Kosovo's ministers

Publishing date: 8 May 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti
PRISTINA, 8 May 2002- An orientation session for ministers of Kosovo's provisional government focused on the importance of human rights in the decision-making process. The session, organized by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo...

OSCE support to World Roma Congress in Poland

Publishing date: 30 April 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti
SARAJEVO, 30 April 2002- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) wishes the participants of the 2nd Roma World Congress, which opens tomorrow, May 1, success in drafting and adopting constructive conclusions and...

OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina congratulates Roma on their International Day

Publishing date: 8 April 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Roma and Sinti
SARAJEVO, 8 April 2002- On the occasion of 8 April, the international day of Roma, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina extends congratulations and good wishes to the Roma community in Bosnia and Herzegovina...

Success for first meeting on Roma issues in Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

Publishing date: 12 March 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti
BELGRADE, 12 March 2002- Effective inclusion of the Roma community into the political and social life in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) were among the issues handled in the first joint meeting between officials of the Federal...

OSCE High Commissioner praises adoption of "minority law" in Yugoslavia

Publishing date: 28 February 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti
THE HAGUE, 28 February- OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Rolf Ekeus today praised the Government of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia for adopting the Law on the Protection of National Minorities. In a letter to the Minister of...