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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Role of Parliament in enhancing the framework of the National Preventive Mechanism in Uzbekistan discussed at OSCE-supported event
Publishing date: 7 October 2020
On 6 October 2020, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan supported the organization of an online seminar on the role of the Parliament in enhancing the legal framework on the prevention of torture within the National Preventive Mechanism. This activity is part of the broader framework of the National Strategy for Human Rights, adopted this year by Uzbekistan...
OSCE and Ukraine’s Central Election Commission launch chatbot to ease access to information in advance of 25 October local elections
Publishing date: 7 October 2020
As of today, 7 October 2020, a chatbot called “CEC about elections”, is available for election commissioners on the ground, candidates and ordinary voters who would like immediate information on various aspects of the upcoming local elections in Ukraine. The chatbot is an artificial intelligence-based application, developed with the support of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator for the country’s Central Election Commission.
Statement of the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions
Publishing date: 6 October 2020
TIRANA / BRUSSELS / GENEVA – 6 October 2020. The Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) inform with regret that it was not possible to hold the scheduled round of discussions on 6-7 October in Geneva as previously announced, since not all participants were able to attend...
OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) Daily Report 238/2020 issued on 6 October 2020
Publishing date: 6 October 2020
Summary The SMM recorded nine ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and five in Luhansk region. In the previous 24 hours, it recorded eight ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and two in Luhansk region. The Mission continued monitoring the disengagement areas near Stanytsia Luhanska, Zolote and
OSCE-wide conference emphasizes role of community policing as effective tool for preventing drug use among young people
Publishing date: 6 October 2020
VIENNA, 6 October 2020 – Community policing and a closer partnership between public authorities and youth are effective tools for creating a drug-free environment at the community level, said speakers at the OSCE-wide Conference on Combating the Threat of Illicit Drugs and the Diversion of Chemical Precursors held in Vienna and online today...
Nagorno-Karabakh bloodshed must end, says OSCE PA President, urging a return to negotiations
Publishing date: 6 October 2020
COPENHAGEN, 6 October 2020 – Appalled by the continuation of bloodshed in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone, as well as beyond the line of contact, OSCE PA President George Tsereteli today reiterated the call to cease hostilities in the interest of civilians and recommit to negotiations towards a peaceful solution of the conflict according to OSCE principles and commitments. During the past week, he has been in direct contact with the Speakers of Parliament of Armenia and Azerbaijan, to underline the position of the OSCE PA and to urge both sides to resume the negotiation process...
OSCE Media freedom office calls for proposals on initiatives that address challenge of Artificial Intelligence on freedom of expression
Publishing date: 6 October 2020
The Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) is calling for proposals for innovative ideas and initiatives to tackle the challenges brought by Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the freedom of expression. This call is being made as part of the RFoM’s project, Spotlight on the Impact of AI on Freedom of Expression (#SAIFE). Initiatives selected by the RFoM will receive funding for their implementation...