News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE conducts workshop in Kazakhstan on national human rights institutions and gender equality
Publishing date: 20 June 2012
ALMATY, Kazakhstan, 20 June 2012 – The OSCE Centre in Astana together with the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) held an expert workshop on national human rights institutions and gender equality today in Almaty...
OSCE Gender Adviser, in Kazakhstan, says women’s rights essential for lasting security
Publishing date: 16 May 2012
ASTANA, 16 May 2012- Miroslava Beham, OSCE Senior Adviser on Gender Issues, started today her visit to Kazakhstan during which she will discuss gender issues and exchange experiences with Kazakhstani officials, civil society, academics and journalists...
OSCE Centre holds roundtable discussion on status of self-employed women in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 2 December 2011
ALMATY, Kazakhstan, 2 December 2011 – A roundtable discussion on the status of self-employed women organized by the OSCE Centre in Astana in co-operation with the Civil Society Development NGO began in Almaty today...
OSCE Centre in Astana supports conference on domestic violence
Publishing date: 25 November 2011
ASTANA, 25 November 2011 – A conference to review the implementation of Kazakhstan’s 2009 Law on the Prevention of Domestic Violence and discuss possible amendments began in Astana today...
OSCE Centre in Astana supports discussion on equal rights and opportunities for women
Publishing date: 26 May 2011
ASTANA, 26 May 2011 – About 100 high-level government officials, parliamentary deputies and representatives of non-governmental and international organizations today discussed Kazakhstan's efforts to eliminate discrimination against women during a meeting co-organized by the OSCE Centre in Astana...
OSCE Centre promotes efforts to integrate disabled women into society
Publishing date: 10 February 2011
ASTANA, 10 February 2011 – The OSCE Centre in Astana co-organized a high-level conference on gender equality and integration of women with disabilities into society that started in Astana today...
OSCE Centre in Astana supports rehabilitation efforts and assistance to victims of human trafficking and domestic violence
Publishing date: 11 November 2010
ASTANA, 11 November 2010- A roundtable meeting to assess the current situation and propose improvements to the social services and rehabilitation for victims of domestic violence and trafficking began today in Astana...