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OSCE supports Moldova’s People’s Advocate Office in building capacities for security sector oversight

Publishing date: 28 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Reform and co-operation in the security sector
On 26 and 27 November, the OSCE trained 14 staff from the Moldovan People’s Advocate Office (Ombuds institution) on the effective handling of human rights cases and inquiries into the security sector during a workshop held in Chisinau. The participants explored good practices in processing complaints related to the security sector, conducting investigations and producing reports.

OSCE Presence in Albania, General Directorate of Prisons strengthen prison staff capacities on human rights standards

Publishing date: 21 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Human rights, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
From 19 to 21 November 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania, in co-operation with the General Directorate of Prisons, organized a training-of-trainers seminar for 35 senior prison staff. The focus was on the Nelson Mandela Rules, the revised UN standards for the treatment of prisoners, which aim to protect the rights of people in detention, including protection from torture and ill-treatment.

OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan participates in the international conference on global challenges in law enforcement

Publishing date: 21 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
What we do: Reform and co-operation in the security sector
On 21 November 2024, Ambassador Antti Karttunen, Head of Office of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan participated in the International scientific and practical conference titled "Global Challenges and Threats in Law Enforcement: Modern Strategies and Solutions" held at the Law

OSCE Presence and Secretariat support Albanian authorities to foster international co-operation to combat organized crime and illicit financial activity

Publishing date: 7 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania, Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, Transnational Threats Department
What we do: Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
From 4 to 7 November 2024, prosecutors of the Special Structure against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) and high officials of the Albanian State Police conducted a study visit to Italy focused on operational aspects of financial investigations.

OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Advances Gender-Inclusive Policing in Small Arms Control Through IT Equipment Provision

Publishing date: 5 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Arms control, Gender equality, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
Today, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) marked a significant milestone in its ongoing initiative to strengthen gender representation in law enforcement through the provision of IT equipment to the Police Women’s Network Association and the RS Ministry of Interior Women’s Network (RS WPON).

OSCE Presence in Albania enhances collaboration with Albanian Prosecutors and State Police to combat human trafficking

Publishing date: 1 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Border management, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Good governance, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
The OSCE Presence in Albania has strengthened efforts in the fight against human trafficking by organizing a series of six local-level meetings with prosecutors and police officers throughout September and October 2024. The meetings aimed to address challenges in investigating and prosecuting human

Training on Preventing and Combating Illegal Trade in Art, Cultural Goods and Archaeological Artifacts concluded in Mostar

Publishing date: 31 October 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Border management, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission), in co-operation with the Center against Trafficking in Works of Art (CPKU) and the Agency for Education and Professional Training Mostar (AEPTM), organized a three-day training on combatting illicit trafficking in cultural property in BiH for representatives and experts from law enforcement agencies, the Prosecutor’s Office of BiH, cultural ministries, academia, and NGOs.