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Human rights have to be at the centre of policy on migration crisis, say speakers at OSCE conference in Warsaw
Publishing date: 21 September 2015
Content type: Press release
What we do: Human rights, Migration
WARSAW, 21 September 2015 – OSCE participating States have to ensure the protection of the human rights and dignity of migrants in addressing the current crisis in Europe, speakers said at the opening in Warsaw today of a two-week OSCE conference focusing on democracy and human rights...
The OSCE Troika meet prior to “Emperor-Otto Award” ceremony in Magdeburg to discuss Ukraine, preparations for the Ministerial Council
Publishing date: 19 September 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Troika
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
MAGDEBURG, Germany, 19 September 2015- The OSCE Troika, represented by the current, the previous and the incoming Chairperson-in-Office- Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić, Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter, and German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, held a meeting today and later attended the ceremony at which the OSCE was honoured with the prestigious “Emperor-Otto Award” 2015 by the Mayor of the City of Magdeburg...
Consultations by OSCE Special Representative Angelo Gnaedinger in Tbilisi, Tskhinvali, Sukhumi and Moscow
Publishing date: 15 September 2015
Content type: Press release
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 15 SEPTEMBER 2015 – In preparation of the next round of the Geneva International Discussions, the co-chairs visited Tbilisi, Tskhinvali, Sukhumi and Moscow between 7 and 15 September. Ambassador Angelo Gnaedinger, the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-office for the South Caucasus and his fellow co-chairs, EU Special Representative Herbert Salber and UN Representative Antti Turunen, discussed the upcoming round of 6-7 October with participants and used the opportunity to meet representatives of international organizations and local residents.
Good water governance is prerequisite for sustainable development, stability and peace say OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum participants
Publishing date: 14 September 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Environmental activities
PRAGUE, 14 September 2015 – The close interlinkages between water and security are the central focus of the 23rd OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum, devoted to the theme “Water governance in the OSCE area – increasing security and stability through co-operation,” which opened today in Prague...
OSCE Chairperson Dačić condemns recent attacks in Turkey
Publishing date: 11 September 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
BELGRADE, 11 September 2015 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić, sharply condemned the recent spate of terrorist attacks which caused dozens of casualties among Turkish security personnel, and extended his condolences to the families of the victims...
OSCE Chairperson Dačić, Secretary General Zannier and senior officials to speak at OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum devoted to water governance in Prague
Publishing date: 10 September 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Environmental activities
VIENNA, 10 September 2015 – Serbia’s Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ivica Dačić, will address the concluding meeting of the 23rd OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum, focused on Water governance in the OSCE area – increasing security and stability through co-operation, on Monday, 14 September 2015 in Prague...
New efforts to protect young people from criminal drug dealing focus of OSCE conference
Publishing date: 10 September 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
VIENNA, 10 September 2015 – Finding long-term solutions to reduce an ever-increasing demand for illicit drugs amongst young people through improved co-operation and co-ordination between law enforcement agencies and civil society is the goal of an experts meeting at the OSCE today...
OSCE Serbia’s Chairmanship conference in Belgrade reflects on lessons learned from the Second World War
Publishing date: 8 September 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
BELGRADE, 8 September 2015 – The commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Second World War and reflection on lessons learned from this tragic period in history was in focus of OSCE Serbia’s Chairmanship hosted conference which gathered historians, representatives of OSCE member States and of the NGO sector in Belgrade today.
Statement by the Trilateral Contact Group
Publishing date: 8 September 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
MINSK, 8 September 2015 – The Trilateral Contact Group (TCG) composed of representatives of Ukraine, the Russian Federation and the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office had a meeting in Minsk on 8 September 2015, aimed at enhancing the implementation of the Minsk agreements of September 2014 and February 2015. Trilateral Contact Group heard the reports of the coordinators of the working groups in the framework of consultations with the representatives of certain areas in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions...
Statement by the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions
Publishing date: 17 March 2015
Content type: Press statement
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution