News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Canine service of Ukraine’s border guards receive equipment from OSCE to better combat smuggling of weapons, ammunition and explosives
Publishing date: 19 August 2021
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine handed over specialized equipment to support the canine units of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) at an official ceremony held in Kyiv on 19 August 2021.
Children’s rights need better protection in Ukraine’s criminal justice system, finds OSCE-supported report
Publishing date: 1 June 2021
Multiple interrogations, lack of psychological support, lengthy proceedings, these are just a few of the problems children face in Ukraine’s criminal justice system according to a new OSCE-supported report presented on 1 June 2021.
Moldova and Ukraine implement integrated management plan of the Dniester river basin with OSCE, UN, GEF support
Publishing date: 22 April 2021
The results of the Global Environment Facility project ‘Enabling transboundary co-operation and integrated water resources management in the Dniester river basin’, were officially presented on 22 April 2021 online at a meeting of representatives of the governments of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, international organizations, academia, businesses and non-governmental organizations.
OSCE supports strategic and co-operative approach in combatting illicit trafficking of weapons, ammunition and explosives in Ukraine
Publishing date: 14 April 2021
Over 80 representatives from Ukraine, the donor community and international partner organizations met on 14 April 2021 to discuss co-operation and programmatic efforts in developing and implementing strategic approaches and practical measures in combating illicit trafficking of weapons, ammunition and explosives (WAE).
Moldova and Ukraine commit to improving water and natural resource use for 8 million people in Dniester/Nistru river basin
Publishing date: 9 April 2021
On 31 March 2021, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine signed a statement on the approval of the Strategic Action Programme (SAP) to ensure 8 million inhabitants of the Dniester/Nistru river basin between the two countries will benefit from the countries’ joint efforts to improve and ensure environmentally sound use of water and other natural resources and ecosystems in the region.
OSCE helps Ukraine strengthen capacities in rapid identification of toxic substances in disaster response
Publishing date: 30 March 2021
During a ceremony in Mariupol on 30 March 2021, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine provided a sophisticated and up-to-date mobile laboratory for radiological and chemical surveillance and monitoring to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU).
Women make critical contributions to peaceful and prosperous societies, say Chief Monitor of OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine and OSCE Project Co-ordinator
Publishing date: 8 March 2021
KYIV, 8 March 2021 — International Women’s Day provides a timely reminder of women’s ongoing and critical contributions to sustainable peace and security.