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In Warsaw, OSCE review conference begins with calls on states to live up to their human rights commitments
Publishing date: 30 September 2010
Content type: Press release
WARSAW, 30 September 2010- The Warsaw segment of the OSCE's Review Conference got underway today with calls on participating States to live up to the human rights and democracy commitments they have promised to adhere to as part of the Organization...
OSCE participating States launch preparations for Summit with review of commitments
Publishing date: 30 September 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
WARSAW, 30 September 2010- Formal preparations for the first OSCE Summit in 11 years began today with representatives from OSCE participating States gathering in Warsaw to review how countries are fulfilling the commitments they have undertaken...
Use of electronic voting and upholding existing election standards focus of OSCE expert meeting
Publishing date: 16 September 2010
Content type: Press release
What we do: Human rights, Elections
VIENNA, 16 September 2010- An expert meeting on the use of electronic voting in OSCE participating States- as well as the lessons learned from countries that have moved away from such systems- started in Vienna today...
Astana High-level Conference calls for implementation of commitments on tolerance and non-discrimination, increased co-operation with civil society
Publishing date: 30 June 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
ASTANA, 30 June 2010- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Kanat Saudabayev, at the conclusion of the High-level OSCE Conference on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination today, expressed support for initiatives to strengthen dialogue and understanding...
OSCE announces winners of tolerance photo contest
Publishing date: 29 June 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Newsroom
ASTANA, 29 June 2010- The winners of an OSCE photo contest on tolerance were announced today at an award ceremony on the margins of the OSCE High-level Conference on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination in Astana...
OSCE High-Level Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Conference calls for sharing best practices, renewed focus on rights
Publishing date: 29 June 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
ASTANA, 29 June 2010- Sharing positive experiences and best practices in promoting tolerance and non-discrimination to effectively face threats to stability in the OSCE area is the focus of the High-Level OSCE Conference that started in Astana today...
OSCE, UN, EU Special Envoys say national unity and restoring security are key in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 16 June 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
BISHKEK, 16 June 2010- Wrapping up a visit to assess the situation in Kyrgyzstan, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office's Special Envoy Zhanybek Karibzhanov reiterated today that restoring security, peace and rule of law were crucial in Kyrgyzstan...