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Human rights protection through Ombudsmen focus of new publication launched by OSCE office in Uzbekistan
Publishing date: 9 November 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
What we do: Human rights
TASHKENT, 9 November 2006- A book containing information on the activities and experience of more than 20 Ombudsmen worldwide in the field of human rights protection was launched by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan...
OSCE Mission to Skopje promotes transparency of judicial system
Publishing date: 9 November 2006
SKOPJE, 9 November 2006- As part of an OSCE-supported law project, a book containing reports on the work of all courts in the country over the last year was launched in Skopje today...
US elections largely meet electoral reform targets and highlight continuing challenges
Publishing date: 8 November 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
WASHINGTON, D.C., 8 November 2006- The electoral environment in the United States is characterized by a high level of transparency and professionalism of election officials. The electoral reforms, initiated by...
New website co-ordinating anti-trafficking activities in Moldova launched
Publishing date: 8 November 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
CHISINAU, 8 November 2006- A new website designed to improve co-ordination among anti-trafficking actors has been launched today by the OSCE Mission to Moldova and the New Perspectives for Women anti-trafficking project...
Implementing UN Resolution 1540 focus of OSCE workshop in Vienna
Publishing date: 8 November 2006
VIENNA, 8 November 2006- Developing national strategies and action plans to implement UNSC Resolution 1540 on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and ways of keeping them out of the reach of terrorist groups is the focus of an OSCE...
Tajik democracy not fully tested in uncompetitive presidential election
Publishing date: 7 November 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
DUSHANBE, 7 November 2006- Democratic practices were not fully tested in the 6 November presidential election in Tajikistan due to the absence of genuine competition, thus providing voters with only nominal choice, concludes an OSCE statement issued...
OSCE Centre in Ashgabad organizes workshop on combating illicit arms trade
Publishing date: 7 November 2006
ASHGABAD, 7 November 2006- A two-day workshop on combating illicit arms trade, organized by the OSCE Centre in Ashgabad and Turkmenistan's Foreign Ministry, ended today in Ashgabad...