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ODIHR publishes final report on Kazakhstan’s presidential election
Publishing date: 17 June 2011
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
The 3 April early presidential election in Kazakhstan revealed shortcomings similar to those in previous elections, the final report published by ODIHR on 17 June concluded. While the election was technically well-administered, the absence of opposition candidates and of a vibrant political discourse resulted in a non-competitive environment...
Kyrgyzstan's religious affairs committee members attend OSCE training seminar on freedom of religion or belief
Publishing date: 17 June 2011
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Twelve members of Kyrgyzstan's State Committee for Religious Affairs took part in a two-day training seminar in Istanbul on 14 and 15 June 2011, organized by the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in co-operation with the OSCE Centre in Bishkek...
OSCE Mission to Moldova helps former military officers in transition to civilian life
Publishing date: 17 June 2011
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Moldova
This week 77 Moldovan former military officers completed courses in Chisinau, Cahul and Ungheni designed to help former members of the National Army, the Carabinieri and the Border Guard Service make the transition to civilian life...
OSCE presents review of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s anti-trafficking legislation
Publishing date: 17 June 2011
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
SARAJEVO, 17 June 2011 – A review of anti-trafficking legislation in Bosnia and Herzegovina was presented in Sarajevo at an event hosted by the OSCE Mission today...
OSCE Centre supports public access to information in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 17 June 2011
ASTANA, 17 June 2011 – A round table meeting on public access to information in Kazakhstan, organized by the OSCE Centre jointly with the National Human Rights Commissioner (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Danish Institute for Human Rights started today in Astana...
Press release issued by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
Publishing date: 16 June 2011
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
VIENNA, 16 June 2011- The following is a press release issued by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly on 16 June. The views expressed in this press release do not necessarily reflect those of the OSCE Chairmanship, nor of all OSCE participating States:
Bureau members meet in Geneva to promote use of OSCE Court
Publishing date: 16 June 2011
Content type: News
Where we are: Court of Conciliation and Arbitration
The Members of the Bureau of the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration met on 19 May 2011 in Geneva. This general assembly was followed by a presentation and consultation session with representatives of States Parties of the Convention on Conciliation and Arbitration in Geneva...