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All OSCE countries affected by child trafficking, experts say

Publishing date: 18 March 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating human trafficking
VIENNA, 18 March 2005- Trafficking in children is on the rise and is a matter of concern for all states throughout the OSCE region, said Helga Konrad, the OSCE's Special Representative on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, at a conference today...

Special Representative calls on OSCE States to issue residence permits for trafficking victims

Publishing date: 28 February 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating human trafficking, Human rights
VIENNA, 28 February 2005- OSCE Special Representative on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Helga Konrad, urged the OSCE States to adopt a victim-centred approach and allow them an extended stay in the countries they are trafficked into. "Up to 50...

OSCE-UNODC conference calls for better information sharing on border management

Publishing date: 9 September 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating human trafficking, Border management, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
VIENNA, 9 September 2004- Experts from 16 international organizations attending a conference on promoting more effective border management and security called for an increase in information sharing to address challenges of "open but safe borders". On

OSCE Special Representative calls for creation of an international Alliance Against Trafficking in Persons

Publishing date: 23 July 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating human trafficking
VIENNA, 23 July 2004- A one-day meeting was held by the OSCE in Vienna today aimed at creating a broad Alliance Against Trafficking in Persons of international, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in order to support governments...

OSCE to develop advanced training for border security personnel in south-eastern Europe

Publishing date: 14 July 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat, OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Combating human trafficking, Border management
BELGRADE, 14 July 2004- A two-day seminar in Belgrade will focus on regionally co-ordinated training measures for border security personnel in south-eastern Europe in order to help them reach EU standards. Organized jointly by the Republic of Serbia...

Helga Konrad appointed OSCE Chair's special representative against human trafficking

Publishing date: 13 May 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating human trafficking
VIENNA, 13 May 2004- A leading expert on fighting human trafficking, former Austrian Minister Helga Konrad, has been appointed OSCE Special Representative on Trafficking in Human Beings by Chairman Solomon Passy. Dr. Konrad said the OSCE was very...

OSCE Magazine highlights Kosovo, BiH education reform and Russian role in OSCE

Publishing date: 6 May 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Arms control, Combating human trafficking, Economic activities, Human rights, Border management, Elections, Environmental activities, Conflict prevention and resolution, Democratization, Media freedom and development, Countering terrorism, National minority issues, Policing, Roma and Sinti, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
VIENNA, 6 May 2004- The impact of recent events in Kosovo on the OSCE's work, the relationship between Russia and the Organization, and a special report on education reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina are among the highlights of the Magazine's May issue...