News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE conducts gender equality training course for youth of registered political parties in Tajikistan
Publishing date: 15 April 2019
The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe conducted a two-day training course for 28 young men and women, youth representatives of seven registered political parties of Tajikistan, on 12 and 13 April 2019 in Dushanbe...
OSCE Programme Office launches nationwide campaign 16 days of Activism against Gender-based Violence in Tajikistan
Publishing date: 30 November 2018
As part of the global campaign 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe launched a nationwide awareness-raising campaign in five regions with a special focus on remote areas.
OSCE supports educational visit to Skopje for young Tajik Gender Champions
Publishing date: 28 November 2018
A group of 15 young Tajik Gender Champions, eight women and seven men, visited Skopje to network and learn about the advancement of women during an educational visit from 17 to 21 November 2018. The visit was organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe.
OSCE celebrates anniversary of gender champions' network in Tajikistan
Publishing date: 20 November 2018
Youth involvement in promotion of gender equality, lessons learnt and experience in supporting the advancement of women and girls in their communities and among families, friends and peers were the focus of a roundtable discussion conducted by the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe on 14 November 2018 in Dushanbe.
The OSCE-supported Women’s Resource Centres celebrate International Day of the Girl across the regions of Tajikistan
Publishing date: 23 October 2018
The OSCE-supported Women’s Resource Centres (WRCs) in Tajikistan together with local authorities celebrated the International Day of the Girl under the theme “Empowering Girls” in rural regions of Tajikistan on 11 October 2018. The campaign was organized around various thematic activities, which included painting contests, fashion design competitions, conferences and sessions bringing together different rural communities. It aimed at raising awareness of girls’ and boys’ equal rights to opportunities in society.
OSCE trains Tajik activists on gender-responsive conflict prevention
Publishing date: 23 October 2018
Women’s engagement in conflict prevention and resolution, negotiating and maintaining peace, and addressing humanitarian challenges was the focus of a train-the-trainer course organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe on 19 October 2018 in Dushanbe. The event marked the 18th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.
OSCE trains Tajik police officers on best practices in responding to cases of domestic violence
Publishing date: 22 October 2018
Women’s engagement in prevention and resolution of conflicts, peace negotiations, peacekeeping and humanitarian response was the focus of a train-the-trainer course organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe on 19 October 2018 in Dushanbe. The event marked the 18th anniversary since the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.