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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...
More action is needed to end discrimination against Europe's Roma, states are told at OSCE meeting
Publishing date: 10 July 2008
Content type: Press release
What we do: Roma and Sinti
VIENNA, 10 July 2008- An OSCE meeting on improving the integration of Roma and Sinti opened today in Vienna with calls to participating States to step up their efforts to end widespread discrimination.
OSCE's Belgian Chairmanship says helped start new chapter for Organization
Publishing date: 5 December 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Summits / Ministerial Councils
What we do: Arms control, Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Economic activities, Border management, Environmental activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Elections, Countering terrorism, Gender equality, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Roma and Sinti, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
BRUSSELS, 5 December 2006- OSCE Chairman Karel De Gucht said today Belgium had helped redress the balance between the three aspects of security and championed reforms that could end an introspective episode and start a new chapter for the Organization...
International conference on Roma and Sinti held in Warsaw, OSCE determined to improve situation
Publishing date: 20 October 2005
Content type: Press release
What we do: Roma and Sinti
WARSAW, 20 October 2005- A two-day international conference on the plight of Roma, Sinti and Travellers began today in Warsaw. The focus of the event, entitled 'Joint International Conference on the Implementation of Policies and Action Plans for....
OSCE human rights chief welcomes Action Plan on Roma and Sinti
Publishing date: 2 December 2003
Content type: Press release
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti
WARSAW/MAASTRICHT, 2 December 2003- An action plan to eradicate discrimination against Roma and Sinti and to ensure that they play a full and equal part in society has been adopted today at the OSCE Ministerial Council in Maastricht...