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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE supports discussion on countering terrorist radicalization
Publishing date: 29 May 2012
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism
An OSCE-supported seminar on countering violent extremism and radicalization that leads to terrorism took place in Bishkek on 28 and 29 May 2012...
OSCE reviews plan of action to control small arms and light weapons
Publishing date: 23 May 2012
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Secretary General
What we do: Arms control
VIENNA, 23 May 2012 – The 56 OSCE participating States and 12 Partners for Co-operation today concluded a review of the OSCE Plan of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons that aims to counter the spread and accumulation of illicit SALW...
OSCE welcomes peaceful voting in Kosovo for Serbian election
Publishing date: 21 May 2012
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Elections
DUBLIN / VIENNA, 21 May 2012 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore, today welcomed the peaceful and orderly voting in Kosovo for the second round of the Serbian presidential election of 20 May...
Immigration regulations and law enforcement action in OSCE area should consider the wellbeing and social inclusion of trafficked persons, says OSCE Special Representative
Publishing date: 18 May 2012
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
HAIFA, Israel, 20 May 2012 – Speaking today at an international workshop on human trafficking in Israel, the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, underlined that victims of trafficking are subjected to multiple violations of human rights...
OSCE Gender Adviser, in Kazakhstan, says women’s rights essential for lasting security
Publishing date: 16 May 2012
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
ASTANA, 16 May 2012- Miroslava Beham, OSCE Senior Adviser on Gender Issues, started today her visit to Kazakhstan during which she will discuss gender issues and exchange experiences with Kazakhstani officials, civil society, academics and journalists...
OSCE, UNODC hold joint conference on the terrorist use of explosives
Publishing date: 10 May 2012
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism
VIENNA, 10 May 2012 – A two-day conference aimed at improving the control of explosive substances in order to hinder terrorists’ access to them, organized by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) started in Vienna today...
OSCE Secretary General welcomes peaceful conduct of ballot facilitation in Kosovo
Publishing date: 7 May 2012
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Elections, Rule of law