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OSCE religion conference opens with call for respect of religious freedom in fight against terrorism

Publishing date: 17 July 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, National minority issues
VIENNA, 17 July 2003- A two-day OSCE meeting on freedom of religion or belief opened today with a strong call on states to respect religious freedom in their fight against terrorism. "The threat of terrorism must not be used as an excuse to...

International community presents plan for integration of Mostar schools

Publishing date: 16 July 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, National minority issues
MOSTAR, 16 July 2003- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has presented officials and citizens of Mostar with a plan for the integration of two gymnasia (secondary schools), currently separated by the Boulevard in the centre of town...

OSCE Mission calls on Republika Srpska to implement decision on Srebrenica case

Publishing date: 11 July 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, National minority issues
SARAJEVO, 11 July 2003- On 11 July, the anniversary of the Srebrenica tragedy, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina calls on Republika Srpska authorities to take their stated commitment to human rights seriously and to take immediate...

Italian EU Presidency stresses key role of OSCE

Publishing date: 10 July 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Permanent Council
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, National minority issues
VIENNA, 10 July 2003- Italy's Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Roberto Antonione, today stressed the importance the European Union attaches to the OSCE, saying the two organizations shared the same fundamental principles and commitment to...

OSCE Parliamentary Assembly adopts Rotterdam Declaration

Publishing date: 9 July 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Human rights, Media freedom and development, National minority issues
ROTTERDAM, 9 July 2003- At the close of their meetings in Rotterdam from 5 to 9 July 2003, nearly 300 Parliamentarians of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly adopted the Rotterdam Declaration focusing on the political, economic and human...

OSCE sees progress on Croatia key laws, urges faster implementation

Publishing date: 8 July 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Policing
ZAGREB, 8 July 2003- A report on Croatia's fulfillment of its international commitments was outlined to the media today by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Croatia, Ambassador Peter Semneby. The 29-page report details progress in areas under...

Young leaders discuss inter-ethnic co-operation at OSCE Skopje Mission seminar

Publishing date: 7 July 2003
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, National minority issues
SKOPJE, 7 July 2003- The OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje is hosting a conference for young leaders in Ohrid from 7 to 9 July. The event brings together 22 participants from each of four OSCE-organized youth leadership conferences...