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OSCE organizes workshop in Kazakhstan on oil spills response
Publishing date: 14 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities, Good governance
ATYRAU, 14 October 2009- Experts from countries on the Caspian Sea shore, international organizations, private sector and civil society will discuss how to best deal with oil spills at an OSCE workshop that starts in Atyrau, western Kazakhstan, today.
Transport matters in focus at OSCE meeting in Astana
Publishing date: 12 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Border management
ASTANA, 12 October 2009- A conference to prepare for the 18th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum opened today in Astana with 170 participants discussing how to promote good governance at border crossings, and improve land transportation security...
OSCE Mission, police launch campaign against begging by children in Kosovo
Publishing date: 9 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights, Policing
PRISHTINE/PRISTINA, 9 October 2009- The OSCE Mission in Kosovo and the police launched a campaign today to inform people about children's rights and reduce begging by children...
Regional organizations should co-ordinate actions more closely to tackle terrorism, says OSCE anti-terrorism chief
Publishing date: 8 October 2009
WASHINGTON, 8 October 2009- Enhanced diplomacy is one of the best "insurance policies" against terrorism in the long run, the Head of the OSCE's Action against Terrorism Unit said today...
OSCE Centre promotes sharing of best practices to combat human trafficking
Publishing date: 7 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
ASHGABAT, 7 October 2009- Four Turkmenistan representatives discussed effective measures in the fight against human trafficking during a study visit to Ukraine that ends today...
First course starts at OSCE border management college in Dushanbe
Publishing date: 6 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management, Conflict prevention and resolution
DUSHANBE, 6 October 2009- The OSCE Border Management Staff College (BMSC) launched its inaugural course today, with a leadership and management seminar for senior border officers, custom experts and government officials from six OSCE states...
OSCE supports meeting on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan water sharing agreement
Publishing date: 6 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Environmental activities
BISHKEK, 6 October 2009- OSCE officials provided support and guidance during a meeting today of government officials and experts from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan as well as representatives from other international organizations that focused on progress...