News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Uzbekistan’s Ombudsman institution, civil society organizations gain skills in alternative reporting to UN treaty bodies
Publishing date: 25 June 2025
From 23 to 25 June 2025, 25 regional representatives from Uzbekistan’s Ombudsman institution and civil society organizations participated in a training course conducted by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) to learn how to write alternative reports to UN treaty bodies. During the
OSCE Mission Hands Over Specialized Vehicles to Kosovo Police to Improve Public Safety and Security
Publishing date: 25 June 2025
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo handed over five specialized vehicles to the Kosovo Police K9 unit on 24 June 2025 to enhance the operational capabilities of police canine teams.
Digital technologies as bridge between law enforcement and public: topic in focus at OSCE roundtable discussion
Publishing date: 24 June 2025
To explore how police can harness new and emerging technologies to strengthen community outreach and public engagement, the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department brought together law enforcement and civil society representatives on 18 and 19 June for an expert roundtable discussion in Vienna.
Moldovan law enforcement authorities work towards enhancing national threat assessment capabilities together with OSCE experts
Publishing date: 24 June 2025
Moldovan law enforcement authorities took steps to enhance their capability to assess security threats facing the country at a workshop organized by the OSCE and Moldova’s General Police Inspectorate on 19 and 20 June in Chisinau.
Promoting gender inclusion in cybersecurity: OSCE holds first expert workshop as part of Mentorship programme for women cyber professionals
Publishing date: 24 June 2025
The programme aims to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) human and technical capacities in cybersecurity by empowering, connecting, and strengthening the expertise of women working in the field. It also supports the implementation of OSCE commitments on gender equality and the Women, Peace and Security agenda, including UN Security Council Resolution 1325, by promoting greater gender diversity across both the public and private sectors.
OSCE Presence presents feasibility study for Research Centre on Local Development at Gjirokastra University
Publishing date: 24 June 2025
On 24 June, the OSCE Presence in Albania, in partnership with the University of Gjirokastra, presented the findings of a feasibility assessment for a Research Centre for Local Development. The event convened academic staff, government representatives, civil society, students, and local stakeholders
Germany 2025 early parliamentary elections: ODIHR election assessment mission final report
Publishing date: 24 June 2025
Germany’s parliamentary elections in February were competitive and professionally managed, despite logistical challenges due to tight deadlines. While fundamental freedoms were respected overall, the vibrant campaign was targeted by disinformation and foreign interference and marked by polarization.