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OSCE Chairman concerned about events in Tallinn and Moscow
Publishing date: 3 May 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
MADRID, 3 May 2007- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, expressed his concern today over the events that followed the removal of the WWII memorial of the "Bronze Soldier" in Tallinn and protests in front...
OSCE Chairman's envoy urges participating States to respect fundamental freedoms
Publishing date: 30 March 2007
Content type: Press release
VIENNA, 30 March 2007- The situation with fundamental freedoms of association, assembly and expression in a number of OSCE participating States are still a matter of concern, said participants at an OSCE meeting that concluded in Vienna today...
OSCE Chairman says work of Minorities Commissioner crucial for stability in OSCE countries
Publishing date: 14 February 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
MADRID, 14 February 2007- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, welcomed today the work of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Rolf Ekeus, which he described as "crucial for stability...
OSCE Chairman meets NGOs, says promoting diversity crucial
Publishing date: 11 January 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
VIENNA, 11 January 2007- The OSCE Chairman Miguel Angel Moratinos, told non-governmental organizations today that promoting diversity and participation in pluralistic societies will be a priority of his chairmanship. "Diversity...
OSCE's Belgian Chairmanship says helped start new chapter for Organization
Publishing date: 5 December 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Summits / Ministerial Councils
What we do: Arms control, Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Economic activities, Border management, Environmental activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Elections, Countering terrorism, Gender equality, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Roma and Sinti, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
BRUSSELS, 5 December 2006- OSCE Chairman Karel De Gucht said today Belgium had helped redress the balance between the three aspects of security and championed reforms that could end an introspective episode and start a new chapter for the Organization...
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...
OSCE expert meeting: education is key element to promote respect and fight intolerance
Publishing date: 23 October 2006
Content type: Press release
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
DUBROVNIK, 23 October 2006- Teacher training, improved curricula and education about the Holocaust are central elements in the fight against racism, xenophobia and anti-Semitism, speakers said at an international OSCE meeting in Croatia today...