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Police chiefs from OSCE countries agree to enhance co-operation to fight organized crime
Publishing date: 24 November 2006
BRUSSELS, 24 November, 2006- At a Conference organized today at the initiative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht, police chiefs from more than 50 OSCE countries agreed to intensify international...
Belgian OSCE Chairmanship calls for greater attention to the rights of children on Universal Children's Day
Publishing date: 20 November 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
BRUSSELS, 20 November 2006- Karel De Gucht, the Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs and OSCE Chairman-in-Office, called on the OSCE community today to pay greater attention to protecting and promoting children's rights...
OSCE conference on land degradation and soil contamination begins in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 16 November 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
BISHKEK, 16 November 2006- An international two-day OSCE conference, focusing on land degradation and soil contamination, began today in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan...
Belgian OSCE Chairmanship stresses importance of prosecuting offenders and justice for victims of human trafficking for forced labour
Publishing date: 16 November 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
VIENNA, 16 November 2006- The Belgian Secretary of State for European Affairs, Didier Donfut, called, on behalf of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Karel De Gucht, for a comprehensive and pro-active strategy for fighting trafficking in human beings...
Referendum in South Ossetia region not recognized and unproductive, OSCE Chairman says
Publishing date: 13 November 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Democratization, Conflict prevention and resolution, Elections
BRUSSELS, 13 November 2006- The OSCE does not recognize and does not acknowledge the outcomes of the referendum or any of the electoral activity in the South Ossetia region on 12 November, the Organization's Chairman-in-Office...
OSCE Chairman praises Kyrgyz government, opposition for reaching agreement
Publishing date: 9 November 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
BRUSSELS, 9 November 2006- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht, expressed his satisfaction today over an agreement on Constitutional reform in Kyrgyzstan which was reached between the Government and the opposition...
Belgium to host 14th OSCE Ministerial Council meeting on 4 and 5 December
Publishing date: 6 November 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
BRUSSELS, 6 November 2006- The 14th Ministerial Council meeting of the OSCE will take place in Brussels, Belgium on 4 and 5 December 2006, at the invitation of the Chairman-in-Office, Belgian Foreign Minister, Karel De Gucht...
OSCE Chairman calls for constructive dialogue ahead of planned demonstration in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 31 October 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
ANKARA, 31 October 2006- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht, called today on the Kyrgyz authorities and the opposition groups in Kyrgyzstan to show calm and restraint during a demonstration planned for Thursday...
Brussels international conference focuses on energy security in OSCE region
Publishing date: 25 October 2006
BRUSSELS, 25 October 2006- Putting the global energy economy on a secure and sustainable path of development will require renewed efforts from governments and international organizations. This was the opening message at a high-level conference...
OSCE tolerance meeting wraps up with calls for more youth initiatives and diversity education at schools
Publishing date: 24 October 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
DUBROVNIK, 24 October 2006- The important role of youth education in the fight against xenophobia and intolerance and the increasing interest among OSCE participating States in promoting youth initiatives were the focus of an international meeting...