News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
In the wake of the floods: Strategic preparation, co-ordination needed at national and regional levels, South-east Europe conference concludes
Publishing date: 6 November 2014
SARAJEVO, 6 November 2014 – Sharing information and solutions to reduce flood risk, and enhancing cross-border cooperation in mitigating risk and flood protection was the focus of a two-day regional conference that concluded in Sarajevo today. The conference was organized by the Security Ministry of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the OSCE Mission to BiH, the UNDP Office in BiH and the RACVIAC-Centre for Security Co-operation...
Professional development of school management in focus at OSCE conference in Sarajevo
Publishing date: 29 October 2014
SARAJEVO, 29 October 2014 – An initial two-day conference on developing a model for mandatory professional development of school management hosted by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina concluded today in Sarajevo...
OSCE’s dedication to security dialogue in Mediterranean remains strong – says Secretary General Zannier
Publishing date: 28 October 2014
VIENNA, 28 October 2014 – “Challenges facing us are too big for any single country or region to tackle them alone. Co-operation and common action are an absolute necessity”, said OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier at the 20th Annual OSCE Mediterranean Conference, taking place on 27/28 October in Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina...
Efficiency and independence of education inspectors crucial for quality in education, OSCE conference highlights
Publishing date: 22 October 2014
SARAJEVO, 22 October 2014 – A two-day regional conference of education inspectors organized by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina concluded today in Sarajevo...
OSCE, Gender Centre of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina launch video to promote women’s political participation
Publishing date: 30 September 2014
SARAJEVO, 30 September 2014- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Gender Centre of the Government of the Federation of BiH launched a short video today to highlight the urgent need for women to have stronger representation in political life.
Bosnia and Herzegovina presides over Decade of Roma inclusion, OSCE plays an important role
Publishing date: 29 September 2014
SARAJEVO, 29 September 2014 – The 27th International Steering Committee meeting of the Decade of Roma inclusion 2005- 2015, the first event organized under the Decade Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, started today in Sarajevo...
OSCE and BiH Central Election Commission continue co-operation, renew memorandum of understanding
Publishing date: 25 September 2014
SARAJEVO, 25 September 2014 – OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina renewed its Memorandum of Understanding with the Central Election Commission of BiH in Sarajevo today...