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OSCE Ambassador highlights key security and social progress during visit to Tuzla, Vukosavlje and Odžak

Publishing date: 24 September 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Arms control, Climate change, Democratization, Economic activities, Environmental activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Elections, Good governance, Environmental good governance, Gender equality, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Water management, Youth, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
During his first official visit to Tuzla, Vukosavlje and Odžak, the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission), Ambassador Rick Holtzapple, reaffirmed the Mission’s commitment to supporting regional stability, arms control and effective institutional co-operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

OSCE strongly condemns act of vandalism at the Orthodox cemetery in Pečuj

Publishing date: 12 September 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
The OSCE Mission to BiH (Mission) strongly condemns the 11 September act of vandalism at the Orthodox cemetery in Pečuj near Zenica and expresses heartfelt sympathy to those affected by the desecration of these tombstones.

Deputy Head of Mission Encourages Local Co-operation and Address Key Issues in Canton 10 and Una-Sana Canton

Publishing date: 10 September 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Education, Good governance, Policing, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
The Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission), Zahid Movlazada, concluded a two-day (Sept. 9-10) visit to Livno, Drvar, and Bihać, engaging with key Mission stakeholders and counterparts across Canton 10 and Una-Sana Canton to advance dialogue on pressing local issues and reinforce co-operation with the Mission.

OSCE Mission to Serbia and Ministry of Human and Minority Rights and Social Dialogue launch recruitment for 2025/2026 Professional Practice Programme for youth from south and southwest Serbia

Publishing date: 14 July 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Good governance, Youth, Tolerance and non-discrimination
The OSCE Mission to Serbia, in partnership with the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights and Social Dialogue, is launching recruitment for the 2025- 2026 Professional Practice Programme. Now in its sixth cycle, the Programme will enable young professionals from south and southwest Serbia to work

Constitutional Court in co-operation with the OSCE Presence in Albania publishes Volume II of the Guide on Constitutional Court Case Law 1992–2024

Publishing date: 25 June 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Education, Good governance, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Following the publication of the Volume I of the Guide on Constitutional Court Case Law in February 2024, focusing on individual constitutional complaints for the period 1998–2023, the Constitutional Court of Albania, in co‑operation with the OSCE Presence in Albania, released on 24 June 2025 the

The OSCE promotes interfaith dialogue and environmental awareness in Kyrgyzstan through a tree-planting initiative

Publishing date: 4 April 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities, Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
BISHKEK, 3 April 2025 – More than 80 government representatives and members of various religious communities gathered in Ataturk Park to plant over 60 tree seedlings, aiming to enhance the urban environment and foster interfaith dialogue. The initiative, organised by the State Commission on

Greater efforts needed to address the growing challenge of Anti-Muslim intolerance and hatred, OSCE says

Publishing date: 15 March 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
HELSINKI/WARSAW/ANKARA, 15 March 2025 — Stronger efforts are required to address and combat intolerance against Muslims as prejudice and violence against Muslims have become serious challenges in an increasing number of countries worldwide, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe said in a statement marking today’s International Day to Combat Islamophobia.