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Elections in Tajikistan fail to meet key international standards
Publishing date: 28 February 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Democratization, Elections
DUSHANBE, 28 February 2005- The parliamentary election process in Tajikistan failed to meet many OSCE commitments and other international standards for democratic elections. A number of important improvements to the electoral process were undercut by...
Dushanbe roundtable marks seventh anniversary of end of civil war
Publishing date: 22 July 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
DUSHANBE, 22 July 2004- Strengthening national unity through the development of a multi-party system, civil society, elections and media freedom were the focus of a roundtable held yesterday in the Tajik capital to mark the end in 1997 of the bitter...
OSCE co-organizes election law reform discussions in Tajikistan
Publishing date: 11 June 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Democratization, Elections
DUSHANBE, 11 June 2004- Reform of the electoral system in Tajikistan was the topic of a high-profile roundtable held here yesterday, co-organized by the OSCE Centre in Dushanbe. It drew more than 100 participants, including Government officials...
OSCE roundtable in Tajikistan highlights impact of education on stability
Publishing date: 1 June 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
DUSHANBE, 1 June 2004- The impact of education on security, stability and reducing poverty was the focus of a roundtable held yesterday in the Tajik capital. More than 70 representatives of political parties, NGOs, national minorities, teachers...
Ambassadors sign agreements worth 790,000 euros for OSCE's mine action in Tajikistan
Publishing date: 25 May 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
DUSHANBE, 25 May 2004- Agreements to provide support worth 790,000 euros to the OSCE's first mine action in Tajikistan were signed during a visit to this Central Asian state by five ambassadors to the OSCE. The funding will be used to establish, train...
Information Centre for Labour Migrants in Tajikistan marks first quarter of activity
Publishing date: 27 April 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
DUSHANBE, 27 April 2004- An agreement formalizing the establishment of an information centre for migrant workers was signed today in Tajikistan's capital, Dushanbe...
OSCE seminar brings Tajik authorities and NGOs together for prison reform talks
Publishing date: 12 February 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
DUSHANBE, 12 February 2004- Representatives of more than 30 NGOs, international organizations and the Tajik Government discussed prison reform for this Central Asian state at a three-day seminar that ended today. Initiated by the Tajik...