News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Head of OSCE Mission to BiH meets Tuzla Canton Officials to discuss gender-based violence
Publishing date: 28 August 2023
Following the recent tragic cases, the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Brian Aggeler, conducted a series of meetings in Tuzla, aimed at discussing the alarming situation related to the ongoing challenge of gender-based violence.
OSCE organizes summer school on leadership skills for young Tajik women
Publishing date: 25 August 2023
From 21 to 25 August 2023, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (the Office) conducted a Gender Equality and Leadership Skills Summer School in Bahoriston, Sughd region. The event brought together 26 young women nominated by the Committee of Women and Family Affairs, the Committee of Youth and Sport and the seven registered political parties.
Urgent Call to Action: Eradicating Gender-Based Violence in BiH
Publishing date: 22 August 2023
SARAJEVO, 22 August 2023- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina is deeply saddened by the incident of attempted femicide in Bijeljina. The Mission is alarmed by the growing number of such cases and the overall gender-based violence situation.
OSCE Mission to BiH Calls for Urgent Reforms in Response to Gender-Based Violence
Publishing date: 16 August 2023
SARAJEVO, 16 August 2023- On this day of mourning, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina expresses its deep condolences to the families of the victims of those killed and wounded in the horrific killings in Gradačac, as well as to the local community suffering from this tragedy.
OSCE trains Women’s Councils on Gender Mainstreaming in Law Enforcement
Publishing date: 10 August 2023
On 8-10 August 2023, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (Office) organized a three-day training in Romit for 16 members of the Association of Women’s Councils in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Tajikistan.
OSCE trains young Ukrainian psychologists and social workers to provide comprehensive assistance to survivors of gender-based violence
Publishing date: 3 August 2023
OSCE-supported Youth Camp for young social workers and psychologists provided an opportunity for 26 participants to dive into four days of interactive training, coaching and discussions under the guidance of the experts in the field of combating gender-based violence.
Tajik Delegation Learns from Bosnia and Herzegovina's Best Practices in Domestic Violence Prevention and Response
Publishing date: 21 July 2023
Sarajevo, 21 July 2023 – The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan, in co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, facilitated a study visit for the Tajik delegation on domestic violence prevention and response from 15- 21 July. The study visit aimed at enhancing Tajikistan's legislative framework and best practices in tackling domestic violence by drawing insights from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).