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More international co-operation needed to counter proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, say speakers at OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
Publishing date: 17 October 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Countering terrorism
VIENNA, 17 October 2018 – Greater international co-operation can counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, said speakers at today’s meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC), which focused on the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 within the OSCE region...
Effective approaches to non-proliferation of Small arms and light weapons and securing Stockpiles of conventional ammunition in focus at OSCE meeting
Publishing date: 2 October 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Arms control
VIENNA, 2 October 2018 – How to advance, streamline and ensure an effective OSCE approach to the non-proliferation of Small arms and light weapons (SALW) and in strengthening the safety and security of Stockpiles of conventional ammunition is the focus of a two-day meeting which opened today in Vienna...
Promoting environment of transparency and openness important in addressing security challenges in OSCE area, says State Secretary Salestrand
Publishing date: 5 September 2018
VIENNA, 5 September 2018 – Transparency and openness will be the main theme of Sweden’s Chairmanship of the OSCE Forum for Security C-operation (FSC), said the State Secretary to the Swedish Minister of Defence, Jan Salestrand.
Slovenia holds last meeting as Chair of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
Publishing date: 18 July 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 18 July 2018 – Slovenia worked towards restoring confidence and advancing meaningful dialogue among OSCE participating States and placed particular focus on the role of women in security processes, said Chairperson of the Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) and Permanent Representative of Slovenia to the OSCE Ambassador Andrej Benedejčič as he opened the last meeting of the FSC as Chair...
Security in Mediterranean region focus of joint meeting of Forum for Security Co-operation and Permanent Council
Publishing date: 11 July 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Arms control, Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 11 July 2018 –The security situation in the Mediterranean region was a key area of focus at today's joint meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation and the Permanent Council in light of large movements of refugees and migrants.
OSCE’s work in mine action and global efforts to address threat posed by land mines in focus at OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation
Publishing date: 4 July 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 4 July 2018 – With the number of people killed or injured globally by landmines having doubled in the last five years, today’s OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) meeting in Vienna, held under Slovenia’s Chairmanship, focused on the threat posed by these “silent killers” and on the different approaches the OSCE is taking in affected states to address this challenge...
Enhancing women’s participation in the armed forces focus of annual OSCE discussion on the Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security
Publishing date: 13 June 2018
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Gender equality
VIENNA, 13 June 2018 – Ways to enhance women’s participation in the armed forces were a key area of focus at this year’s Annual Discussion on the Implementation of the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security, held today in Vienna. Representatives of the OSCE participating States shared their experiences on implementing the Code, a unique and fundamental document which aims to regulate the role of armed forces in democratic societies...