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Hate-motivated incidents are often violent manifestations of intolerance which instil fear and divide communities. Tackling underlying prejudice is essential in combating the spread of these divisive actions. The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina supports the work of government institutions, the criminal justice system, local authorities and civil society to effectively respond to these incidents. The 'Hate Monitor' provides a monthly update on incidents and responses throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Presentation of the 2022 Programme Outline by the Secretary General, Ms. Helga Maria Schmid. Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea. Deteriorating situation in Ukraine and continued non-implementation by the Ukrainian authorities of the Minsk agreements (Germany, also on behalf of France, Annex 1). Aggression of Azerbaijan against Artsakh and Armenia with the direct involvement of Turkey and foreign terrorist fighters (Armenia, Annex 2). 76th anniversary of victory in the Second World War (Russian Federation, also on behalf of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, Annex 3; Azerbaijan, Annex 4). World Press Freedom Day, observed on 3 May 2021. Recent escalation of tensions at the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. Human rights concerns in the Russian Federation. Statement by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, issued on 5 May 2021 (Azerbaijan, Annex 5; Armenia, Annex 6; Turkey, Annex 7). Parliamentary election in Albania, held on 25 April 2021.

A call for papers by the OSCE Presence in Albania and the Centre for Justice and Transformation/TIrana University's Faculty of Social Sciences on 2021 Transitional Justice Conference.

Opening statement by H.E. Mr. Ara Aivazian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Annex 1; Sweden, Annex 2; Turkey, Annex 3; Russian Federation, Annex 4; Azerbaijan, Annex 5). Statement by the delegation of Azerbaijan on the request for assistance in enhancing the capacity of Azerbaijan’s national authorities for reducing and responding to explosive hazards (Azerbaijan, Annex 6).

Information Exchange on Anti-Personnel Mines and Explosive Remnants of War

This report is a follow-up to the Mission’s December 2019 report on the impact of mines, unexploded ordnance (UXO) and other explosive objects on civilians in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of eastern Ukraine. It covers the period from November 2019 to March 2021 and highlights the dangers these objects pose to civilians.

Information Exchange on the Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security

973rd Plenary Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation

973rd Plenary Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation