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On Holocaust Memorial Day, OSCE/ODIHR expresses concern about rise in anti-Semitic acts
Publishing date: 27 January 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
WARSAW, 27 January 2009- The head of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) expressed concern today about an increase in anti-Semitic acts across the OSCE region in comments released to mark the International Holocaust...
Young Muslims at OSCE roundtable meeting voice concern over increasing anti-Muslim attitudes
Publishing date: 17 December 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
VIENNA, 17 December 2008- Young leaders and other representatives of Muslim communities from the OSCE region voiced concern at a meeting in Vienna today about rising anti-Muslim attitudes among majority youth populations in some participating States...
OSCE hate crime report finds continued pattern of violent attacks on minorities
Publishing date: 6 October 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
WARSAW, 6 October 2008- Members of visibly identifiable groups who stand out because of their religion, ethnicity or other perceived characteristics remain the target of often brutal physical attacks, says a report on hate crimes in the OSCE region...
OSCE meeting starts with call for stronger institutions to tackle discrimination
Publishing date: 29 May 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
VIENNA, 29 May 2008- An OSCE meeting on combating racism and xenophobia opened today in Vienna with a call for establishing and strengthening national institutions against discrimination...
OSCE human rights body concerned about anti-Roma violence in Italy
Publishing date: 16 May 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
WARSAW, 16 May 2008- The OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today expressed concern over the violent attacks on informal Roma settlements in Italy. The ODIHR called on the Italian authorities to ensure the protection...
International rights bodies call on politicians to lead fight against intolerance and discrimination
Publishing date: 18 March 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
WARSAW/STRASBOURG/VIENNA, 18 March 2008- In a joint statement issued on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March, three leading human rights agencies call on political leaders to assume...
OSCE human rights body, Yad Vashem launch teachers' guide on addressing anti-Semitism
Publishing date: 19 December 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Education, Tolerance and non-discrimination
WARSAW/JERUSALEM, 19 December 2007- The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), and Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority, today launched a guide for teachers on how to address anti-Semitism...