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Guardians of Safety: K9 Units Compete to Tackle Public Security Challenges

Publishing date: 19 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Arms control, Border management, Conflict prevention and resolution, Countering terrorism, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
19 December 2024, SARAJEVO – Recognizing the critical role of K9 units in detecting and preventing crime, law enforcement teams from across Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) showcased their expertise in a competition organized by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission). A total of 14 teams

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
What we do: Education, Good governance, Countering terrorism, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
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

OSCE Presence concludes project on Executive Master’s Programme in Criminology at Tirana University

Publishing date: 12 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
On 12 December 2024, the Presence and Tirana University hosted a closing ceremony, bringing together around 100 academic staff, students and donors to reflect on the project’s achievements and its ongoing impact.

Enhancing Law Enforcement and Prosecution Collaboration in Combatting Crime

Publishing date: 10 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
10 December 2024, BANJA LUKA – The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) continues to strengthen the country's capacity to combat serious crime through the consistent implementation of intelligence-led policing (ILP). As part of this effort, the Mission hosted a workshop in Banja

OSCE supports Moldova’s People’s Advocate Office in building capacities for security sector oversight

Publishing date: 28 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Reform and co-operation in the security sector
On 26 and 27 November, the OSCE trained 14 staff from the Moldovan People’s Advocate Office (Ombuds institution) on the effective handling of human rights cases and inquiries into the security sector during a workshop held in Chisinau. The participants explored good practices in processing complaints related to the security sector, conducting investigations and producing reports.

OSCE Presence in Albania, General Directorate of Prisons strengthen prison staff capacities on human rights standards

Publishing date: 21 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Human rights, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
From 19 to 21 November 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania, in co-operation with the General Directorate of Prisons, organized a training-of-trainers seminar for 35 senior prison staff. The focus was on the Nelson Mandela Rules, the revised UN standards for the treatment of prisoners, which aim to protect the rights of people in detention, including protection from torture and ill-treatment.

OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan participates in the international conference on global challenges in law enforcement

Publishing date: 21 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
What we do: Reform and co-operation in the security sector
On 21 November 2024, Ambassador Antti Karttunen, Head of Office of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan participated in the International scientific and practical conference titled "Global Challenges and Threats in Law Enforcement: Modern Strategies and Solutions" held at the Law