News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE helps Ukraine strengthen capacities in rapid identification of toxic substances in disaster response
Publishing date: 30 March 2021
During a ceremony in Mariupol on 30 March 2021, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine provided a sophisticated and up-to-date mobile laboratory for radiological and chemical surveillance and monitoring to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU).
Women make critical contributions to peaceful and prosperous societies, say Chief Monitor of OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine and OSCE Project Co-ordinator
Publishing date: 8 March 2021
KYIV, 8 March 2021 — International Women’s Day provides a timely reminder of women’s ongoing and critical contributions to sustainable peace and security.
OSCE helps Ukraine upgrade chemical safety and security systems
Publishing date: 5 February 2021
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine and the Forum for Security and Co-operation presented, on 5 February 2021, outcomes of three years of OSCE assistance to Ukraine in modernizing its system of protection from threats related to toxic and hazardous chemicals.
OSCE-supported video series to promote cyber hygiene among Ukraine’s civil servants
Publishing date: 26 January 2021
An educational series of videos on cyber hygiene rules for civil servants, produced with the support of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator, was presented at an event in Kyiv on 26 January 2021. Nine episodes lasting from 3 to 7 minutes are placed on the Dia.Osvita digital education platform of the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s border authorities receive equipment and information materials from the OSCE to better identify and address chemical security risks
Publishing date: 9 December 2020
At a ceremony in Kyiv on 9 December 2020, Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service and State Customs Service received equipment and reference materials from the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine as part of their efforts to strengthen the country’s control over transboundary movement of chemicals.
OSCE Special Monitoring Mission and Project Co-Ordinator in Ukraine honour women’s contributions to peace and security
Publishing date: 30 October 2020
KYIV, 30 October 2020- The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) and the OSCE Project Co-Ordinator in Ukraine marked the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 by honouring the efforts of women and girls in support of peace and security. The landmark Resolution recognizes the wide variety of roles women and girls play in support of sustainable peace and calls for their full and meaningful inclusion in these efforts...
OSCE and Ukraine’s Central Election Commission launch chatbot to ease access to information in advance of 25 October local elections
Publishing date: 7 October 2020
As of today, 7 October 2020, a chatbot called “CEC about elections”, is available for election commissioners on the ground, candidates and ordinary voters who would like immediate information on various aspects of the upcoming local elections in Ukraine. The chatbot is an artificial intelligence-based application, developed with the support of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator for the country’s Central Election Commission.