News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE supports an international exchange visit to Albania for Tajik public authorities to discuss national referral mechanisms for victims of domestic violence
Publishing date: 6 December 2024
The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized a study visit to Albania for eight representatives from various state institutions responsible for preventing and responding to domestic violence. This visit took place from 3 to 6 December 2024, and was facilitated by the OSCE Presence in Albania.
OSCE foreign ministers renew commitment to gender equality and women’s leadership on the 20th anniversary of the Gender Action Plan
Publishing date: 5 December 2024
A high-level side-event held on 5 December on the margins of the OSCE Ministerial Council marked 20 years of the OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality (GAP). Adopted in 2004, the GAP sets a firm political commitment and objectives to advance gender equality across the Organization and in participating States, as an essential prerequisite for peace, security, and sustainable development across the OSCE region.
OSCE organizes a study visit to Moldova for the Association of Women’s Councils to enhance collaboration and share best practices
Publishing date: 5 December 2024
From 2 to 5 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe facilitated a visit for five representatives from the Association of Women’s Councils within the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Tajikistan to Chișinău, Moldova.
Prioritizing the Fight Against Violence Beyond the 16 Days of Activism
Publishing date: 3 December 2024
Today’s joint session of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) parliamentary committees continues the dialogue on institutional responses to domestic and gender-based violence, emphasizing victim-centered services and strategies for managing perpetrators.
OSCE PCUz co-organizes roundtable on trauma-informed justice approach to violence against women and children
Publishing date: 28 November 2024
On 28-29 November 2024, the expert roundtable titled “Gender-Sensitive, Child-Friendly, and Trauma-Informed Justice: Best Practices, Challenges, and Needs” was held in Tashkent. The event was organized jointly by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz), the Supreme Court, the Prosecutor
OSCE Supports Regional Conference to Combat Domestic Violence in Central Asia
Publishing date: 27 November 2024
On 25-26 November, 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana (the Office), in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) and the “Union of Crisis Centers of Kazakhstan” organized a regional conference titled “Domestic Violence Counteraction Systems in Central Asia: Correctional Programs for Aggressors” in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
OSCE and civil society hold a national forum in Dushanbe to promote dialogue and collaborative efforts in combating violence
Publishing date: 27 November 2024
On 27 November 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized the National Forum of Civil Society Organizations- Gender Movement Activists, titled "United Against Violence," in Dushanbe. This important event brought together 84 gender activists, government representatives, and international organizations to discuss strategies for advancing gender equality and combating violence against women and girls.