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OSCE Mission to BiH Conducts First Anti-Trafficking Simulation-Based Training in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 21 February 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights, Rule of law
Sarajevo, 21 February 2025 – From 17 to 21 February 2025, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) organized an advanced training for anti-trafficking practitioners, engaging them in real-time simulated scenarios to identify and investigate human trafficking cases and assist trafficked
External pressures on judiciary in Bosnia and Herzegovina are unacceptable
Publishing date: 19 February 2025
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina reiterates the obligation of all elected and appointed authorities at all levels to respect independence and impartiality of the judiciary and reminds that interference in judicial matters, including political threats, are unacceptable and amount to a criminal offence.
OSCE Mission to Montenegro publishes fifth survey on public trust in State Prosecutor's Office
Publishing date: 4 February 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Media freedom and development, Rule of law
The public perception survey, indicates an improvement in the public perception of the State Prosecutor's Office, but also identifies potential challenges and opportunities for improvement.
Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the femicide in Ključ
Publishing date: 27 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Arms control, Human rights, Gender equality, Rule of law
Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the femicide in Ključ
Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the Republika Srpska National Assembly conclusions adopted at the 16th special session
Publishing date: 26 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: Troika, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Good governance, Rule of law
Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the Republika Srpska National Assembly conclusions adopted at the 16th special session
Kazakhstan’s Women Judges Contribute to the 10th Annual Conference of the Kyrgyz Association of Women Judges
Publishing date: 19 December 2024
On 6-7 December 2024, the 10th Annual Conference of the Kyrgyz Association of Women Judges took place in Aral village, Chui Province, Kyrgyzstan. Themed “Strengthening Legal Justice: Access to Free Legal Aid, Support for Women in the Judiciary, and Prevention of Gender-Based Violence”, the conference convened legal professionals and experts from Central Asia to address pressing issues related to justice reform and gender equality.
OSCE Presence in Albania hosts peer exchange on cryptocurrency money laundering investigations for Albanian prosecutors and investigators
Publishing date: 16 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania, Transnational Threats Department
On 16 December 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania facilitated a peer exchange meeting at the Italian Embassy in Tirana, focusing on financial investigations related to money laundering through cryptocurrencies. This event was designed to foster the exchange of experiences and best practices between