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OSCE Mission to Montenegro supports border police officers in fighting human trafficking
Publishing date: 29 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Policing
Effective border control is a key element in the fight against international organized crime, including human trafficking, which is why the OSCE Mission to Montenegro from 25 to 29 March organized two training sessions in Budva in Kolašin for border police officers from across the country on how to interview a victim of human trafficking.
OSCE supports the strengthening of legal measures against illicit drug trafficking in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 29 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
In 2023, the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (the Programme Office) collaborated with the Service on Countering Illicit Drug Trafficking (SCIDT) of the Kyrgyz Ministry of Internal Affairs to develop a new national draft law on illicit drug trafficking. This initiative aimed to address the limitations of the existing legal framework, which encountered difficulties in tackling the increasing complexities of national, regional, and global drug trafficking challenges.
ODIHR experts present reports on recent referendum and presidential election and discuss recommendations in Uzbekistan
Publishing date: 28 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Election experts from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) presented the final reports on Uzbekistan’s 2023 constitutional referendum and early presidential election during a visit to Tashkent that took place from 26 to 28 March 2024. “The interest shown in our
A Study Visit to Georgia for Enhanced Understanding of Electoral Processes
Publishing date: 28 March 2024
From 26 to 29 March 2024, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) organized a study visit to the Central Election Commission of Georgia for representatives of the BiH Central Election Commission (CEC), the BiH Agency for the Protection of Personal Data, the BiH Agency for Identification Documents, the Records and Data Exchange as well as the BiH Parliamentary Assembly.
Poland parliamentary elections 2023: ODIHR limited election observation mission final report
Publishing date: 27 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
The 2023 parliamentary elections in Poland were competitive and voters had a wide choice of political alternatives, but the ruling party was given a clear advantage through its undue influence over the use of state resources and the public media. Contestants campaigned freely, but intolerant,
Fighting organized and economic crime through asset recovery focus of OSCE training course in Montenegro
Publishing date: 27 March 2024
On 26 and 27 March, the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department and the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, in co-operation with the Judicial Training Centre of Montenegro organized a two-day training course for judges and prosecutors in Podgorica, Montenegro.
OSCE welcomes the initiative “Streets for Peace Project”
Publishing date: 27 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
SARAJEVO, 27 March 2024- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes the initiative "Streets for Peace Project" by the youth of Srebrenica suggesting to rename streets with neutral, inclusive names. This approach to renaming transcends political divides and sets a powerful example of reconciliation, co-operation and understanding, paving the way for a better future for all residents of Srebrenica. The Mission stands ready to assist relevant authorities in Srebrenica in ensuring citizen inclusion and transparency in approaching the issue of renaming streets.
Enhancing municipal youth services in Montenegro to engage young people focus of OSCE-supported training course
Publishing date: 27 March 2024
Strengthening the capacities of municipal youth administrators to organize local youth services and identify the needs and priorities of youth in their communities is a focus of a three-day training course organized by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro and the Ministry of Sports and Youth, which began on 27 March in Budva.
Office of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities organizes roundtable on 'Recommendations on the Effective Participation of National Minorities in Social and Economic Life'
Publishing date: 27 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
The office of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) and the Department of National Minorities under the Government of the Republic of Lithuania organized an expert roundtable on the Recommendations on the Effective Participation of National Minorities in Social and Economic Life
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Kairat Abdrakhmanov concludes his visit to Latvia
Publishing date: 26 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Kairat Abdrakhmanov highlighted his open and constructive dialogue with the authorities in Latvia and representatives of national minorities, as well as civil society, during his first visit to the country from 18 to 21 March 2024.