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OSCE/ODIHR experts to visit Kazakhstan to discuss draft law on freedom of religion
Publishing date: 21 November 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
WARSAW, 21 November 2008- A group of international experts will visit Kazakhstan on 24 and 25 November to discuss the country's draft law on freedom of religion...
OSCE hate crime report finds continued pattern of violent attacks on minorities
Publishing date: 6 October 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
WARSAW, 6 October 2008- Members of visibly identifiable groups who stand out because of their religion, ethnicity or other perceived characteristics remain the target of often brutal physical attacks, says a report on hate crimes in the OSCE region...
ODIHR, Bosnia and Herzegovina sign agreement on combating hate crime
Publishing date: 1 September 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
SARAJEVO, 1 September 2008- The OSCE's human-rights body, the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, signed a memorandum of agreement today with Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ministry of Security...
National focal points discuss improving state responses to hate crimes at OSCE meeting in Helsinki
Publishing date: 16 June 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
HELSINKI, 16 June 2008- Ways of improving state responses in the fight against crimes motivated by racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism and other forms of intolerance, including against Muslims and Christians, will be discussed at a meeting in Helsinki...
OSCE human rights body launches teaching material on anti-Semitism for German schools
Publishing date: 3 June 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
BERLIN, 3 June 2008- A German version of new teaching materials on anti-Semitism was launched yesterday in Berlin by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights and...
OSCE meeting starts with call for stronger institutions to tackle discrimination
Publishing date: 29 May 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
VIENNA, 29 May 2008- An OSCE meeting on combating racism and xenophobia opened today in Vienna with a call for establishing and strengthening national institutions against discrimination...
OSCE human rights body concerned about anti-Roma violence in Italy
Publishing date: 16 May 2008
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
WARSAW, 16 May 2008- The OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today expressed concern over the violent attacks on informal Roma settlements in Italy. The ODIHR called on the Italian authorities to ensure the protection...