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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Our projects in brief

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  • Cyber Security
    The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Mission) works to enhance the ability of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to prevent and respond effectively to security threats emanating from cyberspace in accordance with its commitments as an OSCE participating State. The Mission’s comprehensive approach entails a spectrum of support, ranging from strategic to operational. These efforts involve support to development of a harmonized strategic cybersecurity framework, establishment of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), and cybersecurity co-operation.
    Factsheet
    8 September 2023
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  • Protection and Rescue
    n line with its mandate, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Mission) supports Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) in developing a reliable disaster preparedness and management system in accord with its OSCE commitments and the Framework Law on Protection and Rescue of People and Property from Natural and Other Disasters. The Mission assists authorities, civil society and other stakeholders to increase resilience to natural and other hazards and to reduce the susceptibility of people and property to disaster risk. With its comprehensive approach to security, the Mission is in a unique position to advance co-operation and co-ordination among all relevant ministries and agencies on emergency/crisis management and recovery. These efforts complement implementation of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2015-2030 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
    Factsheet
    8 September 2023
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  • Economic and Social Rights
    Working hand-in-hand with government and civil society, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina strives to protect, promote and advance the economic, social, cultural and political rights of all those living in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with particular attention given to vulnerable and marginalized groups.
    Factsheet
    9 May 2023
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  • Enhancing youth participation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
    The Mission places great significance on working for youth and with youth, recognizing young women and men as key partners for positive change, social cohesion, and sustainable development.
    Factsheet
    10 May 2023
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  • Environmental Protection
    The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina addresses environmental challenges by working with the authorities and civil society in a wide range of areas. The Mission’s priorities in this field include improving public access to information and participation in decision-making affecting the environment, strengthening the capacities of the BiH Aarhus Centres and other relevant CSOs, and training justice sector professionals and future lawyers on environmental law. The Mission also supports local-level efforts that strengthen inter-municipal co-operation and directly involve citizens in protecting the environment.
    Factsheet
    10 May 2023
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  • Enjoyment of Fundamental Freedoms
    The Mission supports BiH in efforts aimed at improving and harmonizing laws and practices with international human rights standards in the fields of freedom of peaceful assembly and association, freedom of expression/media, and freedom of religion or belief.
    Factsheet
    9 May 2023
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  • Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
    The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina demonstrates its clear commitment to combating trafficking in human beings (CTHB) by strengthening domestic authorities’ capacity to counter this heinous practice. The Mission’s CTHB efforts draw on its comprehensive trial monitoring programme, which covers all criminal cases related to human trafficking adjudicated by the judiciary across Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The data gathered through this monitoring, combined with long-standing relationships with key counterparts, informs the Mission’s work to enhance the applicable legislative and policy frameworks as well as the capacity of judicial officials, and judicial and other relevant stakeholders.
    Factsheet
    9 May 2023
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  • Improving teaching and learning processes
    Education is crucial for the development of sustainable peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), as it contributes to shaping the views and attitudes of young people. Despite changes over the past two decades, the teaching process remains based on outdated curricula and teaching materials. Combined with a heavy ethnic, religious, and gender bias, this means that schools often fail to equip students with the competencies they need for life in a dynamically changing and diverse society. Current education practices hinder reconciliation and jeopardize long-term stability, because they do not foster competencies, such as critical thinking, multiperspectivity, inclusivity, and respect of diversity, innovation and collaboration among the young generations.
    Factsheet
    9 May 2023
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