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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...
OSCE Centre supports development of strategy for inter-ethnic conflict prevention in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 28 May 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
BISHKEK, 28 May 2010- The OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports prevention of inter-ethnic conflict in Kyrgyzstan by organizing two roundtable meetings on inter-ethnic relations, the first of which will be held tomorrow in Osh...
OSCE Centre presents manual on multi-cultural education in southern Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 26 February 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Human rights, Education, Tolerance and non-discrimination
BISHKEK, 26 February, 2010- A new manual for teachers on multi-cultural and multi-lingual education was presented today at the Panfilov secondary school in Osh, southern Kyrgyzstan.
OSCE Centre in Bishkek organizes first conference for female police officers
Publishing date: 12 November 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
BISHKEK, 12 November 2009- An OSCE-supported international conference on the role of female police officers in a democratic society was held in Bishkek today...
OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports inclusive dialogue on religion-related matters
Publishing date: 29 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
BISHKEK, 29 October 2009- State officials, religious leaders and non-governmental organization representatives discussed how to foster inclusive dialogue on freedom of religion and other religion-related matters at a meeting today...
OSCE Centre holds seminars to promote religious tolerance, awareness in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 27 August 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
BISHKEK, 27 August 2009- A seminar organized by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and the State Agency on Religious Affairs to promote religious tolerance at the community level and educate participants about Kyrgyzstan's new law on freedom of religion...
OSCE Centre supports work to bring Kyrgyz human trafficking legislation in line with international standards
Publishing date: 3 April 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, OSCE Secretariat
BISHKEK, 3 April, 2009- An OSCE-supported working group that aims to align the Kyrgyz legislation on combating trafficking in human beings with international standards, supported by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, held its inaugural meeting...