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OSCE Mission to BiH Initiates Comprehensive Dialogue to Combat Gender-Based Violence
Publishing date: 29 August 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Gender equality, Rule of law
With compassion for the families of the victims of recent tragic events in Gradačac, Živinice and Bijeljina, the OSCE Mission to BiH hosted today in Sarajevo the Speaker of the BiH Parliament House of Representatives, ministers and representatives from the state, entities', Brčko District of BiH and cantonal levels, the President of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina, justice and interior ministries, and gender institutional mechanisms to address the pressing issue of gender-based violence.
Urgent Call to Action: Eradicating Gender-Based Violence in BiH
Publishing date: 22 August 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality, Rule of law
SARAJEVO, 22 August 2023- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina is deeply saddened by the incident of attempted femicide in Bijeljina. The Mission is alarmed by the growing number of such cases and the overall gender-based violence situation.
OSCE Mission to BiH Calls for Urgent Reforms in Response to Gender-Based Violence
Publishing date: 16 August 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Gender equality, Rule of law
SARAJEVO, 16 August 2023- On this day of mourning, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina expresses its deep condolences to the families of the victims of those killed and wounded in the horrific killings in Gradačac, as well as to the local community suffering from this tragedy.
Tajik Delegation Learns from Bosnia and Herzegovina's Best Practices in Domestic Violence Prevention and Response
Publishing date: 21 July 2023
Content type: News
What we do: Gender equality, Rule of law
Sarajevo, 21 July 2023 – The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, in co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, facilitated a study visit for the Tajik delegation on domestic violence prevention and response from 15- 21 July. The study visit aimed at enhancing Tajikistan's legislative framework and best practices in tackling domestic violence by drawing insights from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).
OSCE and UN mark 30 years of partnership in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 30 June 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Youth, Rule of law
Sarajevo, 30 June 2023 – Today, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the United Nations (UN) in Bosnia and Herzegovina marked 30 years of partnership in the country. Through our collaboration, the UN and the OSCE have supported Bosnia and Herzegovina’s progress from
Conference on Enhancing Efficiency in Criminal Justice Sector Response to Election Threats Concludes in Neum
Publishing date: 23 June 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections, Rule of law
Media freedom and legislative process highlights of Ambassador Aggeler’s visit to Banja Luka
Publishing date: 2 June 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Good governance, Rule of law
Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Brian Aggeler, concluded his two-day visit to Banja Luka today where he attended several events and met with political, media and NGO representatives.