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OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine hosts roundtable discussion with consulate officials on preventing trafficking in human beings
Publishing date: 18 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
KYIV, 18 December 2009- A roundtable discussion supported by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine to promote co-operation between Ukrainian authorities and Kyiv-based embassies and consulates to prevent human trafficking was held in Kyiv today...
OSCE holds workshop on supply chain security in the Mediterranean
Publishing date: 16 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Countering terrorism
ST. JULIAN'S, Malta, 16 December 2009- Enhancing supply chain security across all modes of transportation while facilitating legitimate trade is the focus of an OSCE workshop that began today for senior experts from the Mediterranean region...
OSCE Secretary General supports Serbia's steady reforms, underscores continued OSCE support
Publishing date: 16 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Rule of law
BELGRADE, 16 December 2009- The OSCE Secretary General, Ambassador Marc Perrin de Brichambaut, praised Serbia's determined reform course and underlined the Organization's commitment to further assist the country in fulfilling its democratic...
OSCE supports meeting in Uzbekistan on transport facilitation in Central Asia
Publishing date: 11 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
TASHKENT, 11 December 2009- Priorities and prospects for further rail and road transport development as well as methods to enhance the efficiency of border crossings in Central Asia were discussed at an OSCE-supported regional roundtable meeting...
Montenegro has made positive steps, but law to combat domestic violence essential, says OSCE Gender Adviser
Publishing date: 10 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
PODGORICA, 10 December 2009- Montenegro has taken positive steps to implement gender equality commitments but a comprehensive approach to combating violence against women is essential, said OSCE Senior Adviser on Gender Issues Jamila Seftaoui today...
Harnessing migrants' savings for investment and development the focus of OSCE-supported regional conference
Publishing date: 10 December 2009
VIENNA, 10 December 2009- A conference on migrant investment, return and economic reintegration for development in the South East European and Central Asia regions started in Vienna today...
OSCE Special Representative, in final report, calls on OSCE States to commit resources to fight human trafficking
Publishing date: 10 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights
VIENNA, 10 December 2009- OSCE participating States must commit resources and show the necessary political will to tackle human trafficking, Eva Biaudet told the OSCE Permanent Council today as she delivered her final annual report as the OSCE...