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OSCE helps female parliamentarians re-establish caucus in Albanian Assembly
Publishing date: 30 October 2013
The OSCE Presence in Albania organized a meeting with female parliamentarians, on 30 October 2013, to support them in re-establishing the women’s caucus in the Albanian Assembly, a structure that has been inactive for the last four years.
OSCE Office supports discussions on difficulties preventing domestic violence in Azerbaijan
Publishing date: 30 October 2013
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
What we do: Gender equality
Some 30 representatives from government agencies and civil society organizations discussed what hinders efforts to prevent domestic violence in Azerbaijan at an event organized by the OSCE Office in Baku and the Labour and Population Social Protection Ministry...
Launch of Guidance Note on Enhancing Gender-Responsive Mediation
Publishing date: 28 October 2013
On 24 October 2013 the OSCE Gender Section launched its new publication Guidance Note on Gender-Responsive Mediation at Sabanci University in Istanbul. The publication is a step in the enhancement of early warning and conflict prevention structures of the OSCE. It provides a practical guide for mediators engaged in formal peace negotiations on how to include women in the dialogue, as well as how to gender mainstream the mediation process.
OSCE conference highlights women’s role in building stability and prosperity in Mediterranean region
Publishing date: 28 October 2013
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretary General
What we do: Gender equality
Ways to enhance women’s participation in public, political and economic life come under the spotlight at the OSCE Mediterranean Conference in Monaco on 28 October 2013...
Combating domestic violence through art: OSCE supports Moldovan tour of social theatre play “Casa M”
Publishing date: 25 October 2013
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality
CHISINAU, 25 October 2013 – An OSCE-supported tour of the “Casa M”, a theatre play raising awareness about the domestic violence starts today in Edineţ, a town in northern Moldova, and will cover seven other towns until mid-November...
Women, Peace and Security: OSCE affirms role of regional organizations at United Nations Security Council
Publishing date: 18 October 2013
UNITED NATIONS, 18 October 2013 – In a statement to the UN Security Council today, OSCE Senior Gender Adviser Ambassador Miroslava Beham outlined the Organization’s key contribution to maintaining international peace and security through its work on women, peace and security...
OSCE Centre helps to prevent domestic violence in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 16 October 2013