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Memorandum on stabilizing ceasefire another important step towards de-escalation, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office says
Publishing date: 20 September 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
BERN, September 20 2014- Didier Burkhalter, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Swiss Foreign Minister, noted with satisfaction the signing of a Memorandum on 19 September, 2014, outlining the parameters for the implementation of the cease-fire commitments laid down in the Minsk Protocol of 5 September 2014...
48th IPRM meeting takes place in Ergneti
Publishing date: 19 September 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
On 19 September 2014 the 48th meeting under the Incident Prevention and Response Mechanism (IPRM) took place in Ergneti, co-facilitated by Toivo Klaar, the Head of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia (EUMM), and Ambassador Angelo Gnaedinger, the Special Representative of the Swiss OSCE Chairmanship for the South Caucasus...
Acknowledging recent progress in implementing Minsk protocol, OSCE CiO says stabilizing cease-fire key for peace process in eastern Ukraine
Publishing date: 17 September 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
Bern, September 17 2014 – Following the adoption of two important laws in the Ukrainian Parliament, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter commended Ukraine for the progress made in the implementation of the Minsk Protocol signed on 5 September. This protocol aims at the implementation of President Poroshenko’s Peace Plan and of President Putin’s initiatives.
Enhanced co-operation needed to better prevent and respond to terrorist kidnapping and hostage-taking, say participants of regional workshop in Malta
Publishing date: 16 September 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism
VALLETTA, 16 September 2014 – States need to strengthen mechanisms and channels for effective and timely exchange of information in order to better prevent and thwart terrorist kidnappings and hostage-taking, said speakers at the start of a two-day Mediterranean regional workshop, organized by the OSCE and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Valletta today...
On International Day of Democracy, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and ODIHR Director call for greater efforts to promote youth engagement and participation
Publishing date: 15 September 2014
Content type: Press release
What we do: Democratization
BERN/WARSAW, 15 September 2014 – On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Swiss Foreign Minister Didier Burkhalter and Michael Georg Link, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), called on OSCE participating States to recognize, foster and galvanize the contribution of youth to promoting democratic values and practices, including the rule of law, the protection of human rights, and tolerance and non-discrimination...
OSCE Chairperson’s Personal Representatives on tolerance in joint country visit to Denmark
Publishing date: 11 September 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
COPENHAGEN, 11 September 2014 – The OSCE Chairperson’s Personal Representatives on combating discrimination and promoting tolerance on 10 to 11 September 2014 made their second joint country visit this year to Denmark. The visit is aimed at identifying problems, best practices as well as gaps in policy, activities and legislation, and areas where the OSCE can provide further support...
Enhanced efforts needed to prevent, mitigate, and respond to natural disasters, say OSCE forum participants in Prague
Publishing date: 10 September 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Environmental activities
PRAGUE, 10 September 2014 – With natural disasters more frequent and destructive, greater impetus and enhanced efforts are needed by States to work together to better prevent, mitigate, and respond to this threat, said senior officials and experts at the concluding meeting of the 22nd OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum, which opened in Prague today....