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OSCE trains Ukraine’s emergency hotline operators to better assist children in distress
Publishing date: 14 June 2023
Content type: News
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality, Policing, Youth
The first two groups of operators and dispatchers of Ukraine’s National Police emergency “102” hotline have strengthened their knowledge and skills in effective communication with children during a series of two-day trainings organized by the OSCE Secretariat Extra-Budgetary Support Programme for Ukraine in Uzhhorod from 6 to 9 June 2023.
OSCE develops Methodological Guidelines to Ensure Rights of Women and Children in Emergency Situations
Publishing date: 12 June 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
What we do: Gender equality
On 9 June 2023, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) in collaboration with the National Human Rights Centre and the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan held a roundtable to discuss the draft Methodological Guidelines to Ensure Rights of Women and Children in Emergency Situations.
OSCE organizes with the National Human Rights Centre a three-day training on Women, Peace and Security in Tashkent
Publishing date: 8 June 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality
Promoting and strengthening the National Action Plan (NAP) for the implementation of the UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 “Women, Peace and Security” was the focus of a three-day training held on 6-8 June in Tashkent. The training was conducted by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) together with the National Human Rights Centre and the Republican Commission for the Enhancement of the Role of Women in Society, Gender Equality and the Family.
OSCE launches 2023 Scholarship for Peace and Security
Publishing date: 30 May 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Gender equality, Youth
The 2023 OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security, a nine-week online training course organized by the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, was launched on 29 May.
Women’s meaningful participation in political and public life in Afghanistan focus of special OSCE Asian partners meeting
Publishing date: 26 May 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: Asian Partners for Co-operation, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
The Special OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group met today to discuss key aspects for ensuring women’s participation in political and public life. The meeting was convened by the Polish Chair of the Group.
OSCE brings together Ukrainian women leaders to discuss effective strategies for increasing women's leadership
Publishing date: 26 May 2023
From 22 to 24 May 2023, six prominent Ukrainian women peacebuilders, civil society representatives and mediators gathered in Vienna to discuss actions required to support women's leadership and participation in all decision-making processes. After two online meetings, this was the first in-person gathering of the group, organized by the Gender Issues Program in the Office of the Secretary General within the framework of the WIN-supported OSCE Networking Platform of Women Peace Leaders, including Peacebuilders and Mediators launched by Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid in December 2021.
OSCE trains WRC staff members to better respond to the needs of families affected by gender-based violence
Publishing date: 26 May 2023
A five-day train-the-trainers course (ToT) for twelve staff members (seven women and five men) of the Women’s Resource Centres (WRC) concluded on 19 May 2023 in Dushanbe. The ToT provided the participants with skills and knowledge on how to promote harmony within vulnerable families and help reduce violence through a combination of gender norms, behavioural change and income-generating activities. The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized the ToT with the financial support of the United States of America, Finland, Norway Germany and Andorra.