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OSCE human rights office, Hungarian authorities to co-operate in combating hate crimes against Roma

Publishing date: 23 November 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Roma and Sinti, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
BUDAPEST, 23 November 2010- Ambassador Janez Lenarcic, the Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), today said his Office would work with Hungary's authorities to combat hate crimes against Roma...

Support staff hired under OSCE/ODIHR-led project join Serbian courts to work on war crimes cases

Publishing date: 22 November 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Rule of law
BELGRADE, 22 November 2010- Serbian Justice Minister Snezana Malovic, today endorsed the hiring of eight support staff members who will assist judges at the Higher and Appellate Court in Belgrade in adjudicating war crimes cases...

Fair trial standards in case of prominent human rights defender in Kyrgyzstan crucial, ODIHR director says

Publishing date: 11 November 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
WARSAW, 11 November 2010- The Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), Ambassador Janez Lenarcic, today encouraged Kyrgyzstan's authorities to ensure full compliance with fair trial standards...

OSCE/ODIHR to advise on Afghan elections

Publishing date: 14 September 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections, Rule of law
WARSAW, 14 September 2010- A team of election experts sent by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) formally began its work in Kabul today...

OSCE trains border officials on protection of human rights

Publishing date: 13 September 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Border management, Human rights, Education, Rule of law
DUSHANBE, 13 September 2010- A five-day training on human rights and border control organized by the OSCE Border Management Staff College (BMSC) and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) started in Dushanbe today...

OSCE experts, Kyrgyzstan's authorities discuss how to improve elections

Publishing date: 25 August 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections, Rule of law
BISHKEK, 25 August 2010- Measures to improve elections in Kyrgyzstan, including providing for effective and timely remedy to complaints, improving voter lists and promoting fair media coverage were in focus as experts from the OSCE Office...

Immediate and resolute measures needed ahead of parliamentary vote in Kyrgyzstan, ODIHR report says

Publishing date: 27 July 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections, Rule of law
WARSAW, 27 July 2010- Immediate and resolute measures are needed to address shortcomings in Kyrgyzstan's electoral framework ahead of the parliamentary vote, says a report published today by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights...