News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Mission to BiH head stresses need to work together to end misery and pain caused by trafficking
Publishing date: 23 January 2013
SARAJEVO, 23 January 2013 – Fletcher M. Burton, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, speaking at conference on human trafficking, welcomed efforts to improve BiH’s response to combat this crime by improving criminal legislation at all four levels...
OSCE in Bosnia and Herzegovina promotes quality education for every child
Publishing date: 10 December 2012
SARAJEVO, 10 December 2012 – The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the non-governmental organization Save the Children held a conference in Sarajevo today to highlight best practices, lessons learned and sustainable solutions for improving education sys-tems in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the introduction of the Index for Inclusion...
Legislative improvements, increased resources needed to protect women from violence in BiH, says OSCE Deputy Head of Mission
Publishing date: 21 November 2012
SARAJEVO, 21 November 2012 – Stronger legal provisions backed up by adequate financial resources are needed to better protect women against violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, said the Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission, Nina Suomalainen today at a conference in Sarajevo...
OSCE supports comprehensive approach to justice sector reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 21 November 2012
Fletcher M. Burton, the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, met on 20 November 2012 in Sarajevo with Milorad Novković, the President of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (HJPC) to discuss the longstanding co-operation between the OSCE Mission and the HJPC in promoting an independent, accountable, and efficient judiciary in the country...
OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre Head commends Bosnia and Herzegovina’s efforts towards further regional security
Publishing date: 14 November 2012
SARAJEVO, 14 November 2012 – Bosnia and Herzegovina’s work aimed at compliance with its OSCE and international politico-military commitments demonstrates the country’s commitment to contribute positively to security in the region and beyond, said Ambassador Adam Kobieracki, the Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre during a two-day visit to Sarajevo, which concludes today...
OSCE Mission report highlights need to tackle hate crimes to promote security and build cohesive society in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 13 November 2012
SARAJEVO, 13 November 2012 – Bias-motivated crimes send a strong message of intolerance and prejudice towards victims and their communities, can increase tensions in society, and must not be ignored, said Adam Kobieracki, the Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, presenting in Sarajevo today an OSCE Mission report on tackling hate crimes...
OSCE Mission welcomes agreement on greater communication and co-ordination between parliaments in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 27 September 2012
SARAJEVO, 27 September 2012 – The OSCE Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina today welcomed efforts to improve inter-parliamentary co-operation demonstrated at a three-day seminar in Jahorina with secretaries of working bodies from Bosnia and Herzegovina’s four parliaments...