News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Co-operation in combating hate crimes in focus at regional OSCE conference in Sarajevo
Publishing date: 22 October 2013
SARAJEVO, 22 October 2013 – Challenges related to the effective application of hate crimes legislation and data collection were the focus of a regional conference organized by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina that concluded today in Sarajevo...
OSCE Acting Head emphasizes importance of inter-faith co-operation in long-term peace building
Publishing date: 2 July 2013
The Acting Head of OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nina Suomalainen, welcomed participants to the fourth Muslim-Jewish Conference, which opened on 1 July 2013 in Sarajevo...
OSCE Mission report highlights need to tackle hate crimes to promote security and build cohesive society in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 13 November 2012
SARAJEVO, 13 November 2012 – Bias-motivated crimes send a strong message of intolerance and prejudice towards victims and their communities, can increase tensions in society, and must not be ignored, said Adam Kobieracki, the Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, presenting in Sarajevo today an OSCE Mission report on tackling hate crimes...
OSCE Mission to BiH concerned by manifestations of intolerance
Publishing date: 16 November 2011
SARAJEVO, 16 November 2011 – Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Andrea Cellino, marking the International Day for Tolerance, highlighted today the continuing need to promote tolerance and non-discrimination in all spheres of life in the country...
OSCE Mission supporting efforts to reduce discrimination
Publishing date: 23 May 2011
SARAJEVO, 23 May 2011- The Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Ambassador Gary D. Robbins welcomes steps by several governments in Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure all children receive the same quality of education, and do not suffer from discrimination...
OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina supports fight against prejudice and intolerance
Publishing date: 19 November 2010
SARAJEVO, 19 November 2010- The Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Gary D. Robbins, today commended the institutions, organizations and citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina who have taken part in events...
ODIHR, Bosnia and Herzegovina sign agreement on combating hate crime
Publishing date: 1 September 2008
SARAJEVO, 1 September 2008- The OSCE's human-rights body, the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, signed a memorandum of agreement today with Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ministry of Security...