News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE fosters dialogue on critical infrastructure resilience in Central Asia and beyond
Publishing date: 27 November 2024
On 22 November 2024, 25 government officials from Central Asia gathered in Ashgabat for a Regional Conference on “Critical Infrastructure Protection in Central Asia: Strengthening Resilience, Enhancing Security”. The event was organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities and the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, in co-operation with the Government of Turkmenistan.
OSCE Supports Regional Conference to Combat Domestic Violence in Central Asia
Publishing date: 27 November 2024
On 25-26 November, 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana (the Office), in collaboration with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) and the “Union of Crisis Centers of Kazakhstan” organized a regional conference titled “Domestic Violence Counteraction Systems in Central Asia: Correctional Programs for Aggressors” in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Support programme for local responses to challenges of refugee and migrant integration will expand after achievements in Poland
Publishing date: 27 November 2024
WARSAW, 27 November 2024 – An 18-month joint project to support the integration of migrants and refugees in Poland, which has demonstrated the power of collaboration in addressing one of society’s most pressing challenges, ended today with a closing event to celebrate its achievements.
OSCE and civil society hold a national forum in Dushanbe to promote dialogue and collaborative efforts in combating violence
Publishing date: 27 November 2024
On 27 November 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized the National Forum of Civil Society Organizations- Gender Movement Activists, titled "United Against Violence," in Dushanbe. This important event brought together 84 gender activists, government representatives, and international organizations to discuss strategies for advancing gender equality and combating violence against women and girls.
Report on Georgia-Azerbaijan co-operation for reducing climate-related security risks through joint landscape fire management launched at COP29 in Baku
Publishing date: 27 November 2024
The report “ Co-operation in North-west Azerbaijan and Eastern Georgia ”, which tackles joint co-operation in the areas of climate change, landscape fire management and wildfire risk reduction, was officially launched on 19 November during a side event at the 29th United Nations Climate Change
OSCE and UN Enhance Strategies for Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Conflict-Zone Returnees in Central Asia
Publishing date: 27 November 2024
On 27 November, more than 40 representatives from Central Asia, OSCE structures, UN agencies, and civil society organizations gathered for the second meeting of the Central Asia Regional Expert Council (REC) on the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees. Launched in Tashkent in May 2024 at
OSCE and UN enhance strategies on rehabilitation and reintegration of conflict-zone returnees from Central Asia
Publishing date: 27 November 2024
On 27 November, over 40 representatives from Central Asia, OSCE executive structures, UN entities and civil society organizations gathered for the Second Meeting of the Central Asia Regional Expert Council (REC) on the Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees.