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OSCE Office assists in prison reform in Armenia
Publishing date: 24 May 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Democratization
YEREVAN, 24 May 2004- Computers and specially developed software, handed over today to the Criminal Executive Department of the Ministry of Justice by the OSCE Office in Yerevan, will help social rehabilitation programmes in Armenian prisons. The...
Head of OSCE Office calls upon Armenian political forces to resolve difficulties through dialogue
Publishing date: 12 May 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution
YEREVAN, 12 May 2004- The Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, Vladimir Pryakhin, today welcomed the resumption of contacts between the authorities and the opposition in Armenia. "I encourage both sides to engage in a meaningful and genuine dialogue in...
OSCE Office calls on Armenian authorities to thoroughly investigate recent cases of violence
Publishing date: 29 April 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
YEREVAN, 29 April 2004- The OSCE Office in Yerevan is deeply concerned about the increasing number of violent incidents, an alarming lack of progress in bringing to justice the perpetrators and the atmosphere of intolerance in the Armenian society...
OSCE poll highlights public concerns before start of community policing project in Armenia
Publishing date: 17 March 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Policing
YEREVAN, 17 March 2004- An opinion poll aimed at providing a snapshot of public opinion about the performance of police officers in Armenia was presented today, as part of the OSCE's Police Assistance Programme in the country...
OSCE Yerevan seminar addresses importance of education for sustainable development
Publishing date: 23 December 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Democratization
YEREVAN, 23 December 2003- A two-day seminar on the relationship between education and sustainable development, held by the OSCE Office in Yerevan and partner organizations, opened in the Armenian capital yesterday. "Development aimed at economic...
Expert workshop on alternative service organized in Armenia
Publishing date: 30 October 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Democratization
YEREVAN, 30 October 2003- A draft law on alternative service was discussed during a workshop in Armenia's National Assembly on 28 and 29 October. The event was co-organized by the National Assembly, the OSCE Office in Yerevan and the Council of Europe...
Conference on gender equality held in Armenia
Publishing date: 19 September 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Gender equality, National minority issues
YEREVAN, 19 September 2003- A conference focusing on Armenia's policy on gender equality and the improvement of the status of women ended successfully in Yerevan yesterday...