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OSCE Office in Baku voices concern over establishment of the Bar Association
Publishing date: 11 November 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
BAKU, 11 November 2004- The OSCE Office in Baku is concerned about recent developments in the course of legal reforms in Azerbaijan. Attending the inaugural meeting of the Azerbaijan Bar Association last week, the OSCE Office in Baku observed that...
OSCE Media Freedom Representative holds roundtable in Baku on decriminalising libel
Publishing date: 29 October 2004
Content type: Press release
BAKU, 29 October 2004- Legislation affecting freedom of the media in Azerbaijan headed the agenda of a roundtable which ended yesterday in Baku. Organised by the OSCE Representative...
OSCE Office in Baku issues statement on conclusion of opposition leaders trial
Publishing date: 22 October 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
What we do: Human rights
BAKU, 22 October 2004- The Office in Baku issued the following statement today: "The OSCE Office in Baku welcomes the end of the trials of the final group of defendants, arraigned on charges arising out of civil disturbances after the Presidential...
OSCE Chairman-in-Office meets President of Azerbaijan
Publishing date: 24 September 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
NEW YORK, 24 September 2004- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Solomon Passy discussed the role of the Organization in finding a solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in New York on Thursday. The Azerbaijani Head...
OSCE Office holds seminar in Baku on fighting human trafficking
Publishing date: 26 August 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
BAKU, 26 August 2004- The necessity and effectiveness of close co-operation in the fight against human trafficking was emphasized by participants at a one-day seminar held today by the OSCE Office in Baku. The event is aimed at...
OSCE Office: A professional and impartial media is driving force for democracy in Azerbaijan
Publishing date: 22 July 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Media freedom and development
BAKU, 22 July 2004- "A free, responsible and pluralistic press is vitally important for Azerbaijan's democratic future," the OSCE Office in Baku said today on the occasion of the country's National Press Day. "This event is an opportunity for all of...
OSCE Office: Boosting NGOs' advocacy skills is essential for democratic process in Azerbaijan
Publishing date: 8 July 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
BAKU, 8 July 2004- Campaigning techniques, lobbying and negotiation skills are the key components of a training course launched today by the OSCE Office in Baku. The project, aimed at building the capacity of NGOs to conduct public advocacy campaigns...