News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Mission in Kosovo emphasizes importance of women’s participation in decision making on International Women’s Day
Publishing date: 8 March 2011
PRISHTINË/PRIŠTINA, 8 March 2011 – The Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo Ambassador Werner Almhofer called today for the enhanced participation of women in political and social life, on the occasion of the 100th International Women’s Day...
Statement by OSCE Head of Mission in Kosovo on International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
Publishing date: 24 November 2010
PRISHTINE/PRISTINA, 24 November 2010- On the occasion of 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Ambassador Werner Almhofer, Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, made the following statement...
OSCE Mission urges Kosovo courts to take swifter action in domestic violence cases
Publishing date: 25 November 2009
PRISHTINE/PRISTINA, 25 November 2009- The judicial system in Kosovo must do more to protect vulnerable individuals from violence and abuse, says an OSCE report on domestic violence cases that was presented today...
Gender equality begins in family, say participants in OSCE-organized meeting in Kosovo
Publishing date: 30 October 2009
PRISHTINE/PRISTINA, 30 October 2009- Participants in a meeting organized by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo today called for women's equal right to property and inheritance to be promoted by public information campaigns, better co-operation...
OSCE Mission in Kosovo supports municipal gender equality officers
Publishing date: 14 November 2006
PRISTINA, 14 November 2006- Lack of consideration and proper means are the main findings of a report on the situation of Municipal Officers for Gender Equality made public today by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo...
Assembly Support Initiative in Kosovo meets on gender equality
Publishing date: 6 June 2002
PRISTINA, 6 June 2002- The members of the Assembly of Kosovo together with representatives of the Government and civil society leaders are gathering today and tomorrow to participate in a seminar on gender equality. The event...