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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities launches call for nominations for 2022 Max van der Stoel Award
Publishing date: 14 February 2022
THE HAGUE, 14 February 2022 – OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Kairat Abdrakhmanov today launched a call for nominations for the 2022 Max van der Stoel Award. The award of 50,000 euros recognizes extraordinary and outstanding achievements in improving the position of national minorities in OSCE participating States. The deadline for nominations is 10 April 2022.
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities says good governance can support integration of society and invites Moldova to share best practices
Publishing date: 2 February 2022
“The promotion of good governance and reforms facilitates harmony among diverse groups in society,” said OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Kairat Abdrakhmanov during his visit to Moldova from 24 to 26 January 2022. In Chisinau, the High Commissioner met with government representatives,
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities supports North Macedonia’s ongoing efforts towards One Society for All
Publishing date: 24 January 2022
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Kairat Abdrakhmanov expressed his support for North Macedonia’s ongoing efforts towards developing its strategy of One Society for All as an effective framework to help improve social cohesion. During his three-day visit to the country, the High
High Commissioner on National Minorities welcomes Montenegro’s approach to national minorities and inter-ethnic relations
Publishing date: 2 December 2021
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Kairat Abdrakhmanov welcomed Montenegro’s approach to national minorities and inter-ethnic relations and discussed the authorities’ plans to manage diversity in society, during his visit to the country from 24 to 26 November 2021.
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities addresses conference on combating xenophobia, antisemitism and racism in Moscow
Publishing date: 29 November 2021
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Kairat Abdrakhmanov participated in the Third Moscow International Conference on Combating Xenophobia, Antisemitism and Racism — Protecting the Future on 22 and 23 November in Moscow. In his opening remarks, the High Commissioner highlighted that: “We
Traveller and Roma rights organization Pavee Point receives the 2020 Max van der Stoel Award
Publishing date: 19 November 2021
THE HAGUE, 19 November 2021 — “Barriers to equality have a devastating impact on so many aspects of Traveller and Roma life, including their health, education, accommodation and employment,” said Martin Collins, Co-Director of Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre, Dublin, Ireland.
OSCE and UN promote socio-economic inclusion of minorities as a strategy for conflict prevention
Publishing date: 12 November 2021
GENEVA, 12 November 2021 – “By increasing the economic empowerment of minorities, we also contribute to sustainable development and towards creating prosperous and stable societies throughout the OSCE area and beyond,” said OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) Kairat Abdrakhmanov today at an OSCE-UN conference on the Effective Participation of National Minorities in Economic Life as a Strategy for Conflict Prevention, held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.