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OSCE Presence in Albania organizes ninth annual Media Development Forum
Publishing date: 18 September 2023
Content type: News
What we do: Democratization, Education, Good governance, Media freedom and development, Youth
On 18 September, the OSCE Presence in Albania organized its ninth annual Media Development Forum, a platform for dialogue among media, public institutions and civil society. This year’s Forum focused on journalist safety, media legislation, and effects of artificial intelligence on the work of
Young Women from OSCE-established Dialogue Academy conclude study visit to Belfast
Publishing date: 18 September 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Gender equality, Youth
Belfast and Prishtinë/Priština, 18 September 2023- Eight alumnae from the OSCE-established Dialogue Academy alumnae network which gathers young women from Pristina and Belgrade, concluded today a one-week study visit to Northern Ireland.
OSCE organizes human rights training for secondary school teachers in Khorog
Publishing date: 16 September 2023
From 15 to 16 September, the Programme Office in Dushanbe (the Office) supported the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner in organizing a two-day training on Human Rights. The training brought together 20 (19 women and 1 man) human rights teachers from secondary schools of Khorog (GBAO) and surrounding areas.
Inclusive economic growth and sustainable development took centre stage at OSCE 2023 Prague Forum on the Economic and Environmental Dimension
Publishing date: 15 September 2023
VIENNA/PRAGUE, 15 September 2023 – Promoting security and stability across the OSCE region through sustainable development and inclusive economic growth were in focus at the 2023 Forum on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE, which took place in Prague from 14 to 15 September.
Resilient democracies are vital to uphold human rights and ensure security, OSCE human rights head says
Publishing date: 15 September 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights
WARSAW, 15 September 2023 – To make our societies and institutions more resilient and strengthen our commitment to democratic values, it is vital to ensure the full participation of all groups in society and include their opinions and needs when decisions are taken that affect all our futures, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said on today’s International Day of Democracy.
OSCE course helps Tajik border troops improve skills for securing the Tajik-Afghan border
Publishing date: 15 September 2023
On 15 September 2023, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (the Office) in co-operation with Tajikistan’s Border Troops concluded a one-month training course “Sustaining Field Operational Capacities” (SFOC). The course was conducted by a national expert and supported by assistant instructors from the Tajik Border Troops, leveraging local expertise while fostering sustainable internal training capacities.
“Independent and pluralistic media are a cornerstone of democracy and conflict prevention”- OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Publishing date: 15 September 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
VIENNA 15 September 2023 – On the International Day of Democracy, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, underscores the mutually reinforcing nature of democracy, the rule of law, and media freedom. “Advancing and sustaining democratic, resilient, and inclusive societies requires a steadfast commitment to media freedom,” says Teresa Ribeiro.