News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
New ODIHR guidelines to improve access to healthcare and housing for Roma and Sinti communities presented in Warsaw
Publishing date: 11 October 2023
Addressing ongoing issues with access to healthcare and housing for Roma and Sinti communities was the focus of a discussion organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on 11 October in Warsaw, during which ODIHR presented new tools to help OSCE countries
Twelve women peacebuilders from across the OSCE region and Afghanistan complete Women’s Peace Leadership Mentoring Programme
Publishing date: 11 October 2023
On 9 October, OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid hosted the closing ceremony of the first edition of the OSCE Women’s Peace Leadership Programme, a high-level mentorship programme supporting women’s inclusion in peace and security at all levels.
OSCE brings together youth and international organizations to commemorate International Day of the Girl Child
Publishing date: 11 October 2023
On 11 October 2023, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (the Office) supported a one-day roundtable dedicated to the International Day of the Girl Child. The event brought together some 55 young activists, members of the Coalition De Jure de Facto, and representatives of respective government line Ministries and Agencies and international organizations from Dushanbe and the regions.
Ethical Standards and Disciplinary Practices in Focus of Training Course for Newly Appointed Judges and Prosecutors
Publishing date: 11 October 2023
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), in co-operation with the FBiH and RS Judicial and Prosecutorial Training Centres, organized a training course on ethical standards and disciplinary practices tailored for approximately 40 newly appointed judges and prosecutors on 11 October in Sarajevo.
ODIHR unveils its upcoming tool on democratic lawmaking for better laws
Publishing date: 11 October 2023
Guiding principles for democratic lawmaking were at the centre of discussion at an event organized by OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on 9 October at the margins of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, where ODIHR presented its upcoming tool, the Guidelines on
OSCE Chairman-in-Office Osmani concludes visit to Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 10 October 2023
ASHGABAT, 10 October 2023 — The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani, concluded his visit to Turkmenistan yesterday. Throughout his meetings, he discussed ongoing challenges in the OSCE region and the more effective use of OSCE tools in supporting Turkmenistan’s reform path.
OSCE supports the meeting of Tajikistan’s National Commission on Irrigation and Drainage
Publishing date: 10 October 2023
On 10 October 2023, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (Office), in co-operation with the Agency of Land Reclamation and Irrigation, conducted a one-day event dedicated to the 10th meeting of the National Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (NCID). The meeting brought together a total of 70 participants representing national and international stakeholders, members of the NCID from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, scientific institutions, and young water professionals.