News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE organizes a study visit to Germany for the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan on youth crime prevention
Publishing date: 28 June 2023
On 27 and 28 June 2023, the OSCE, in co-operation with the German youth crime prevention initiative Kurve Kriegen, organized a study visit to Düsseldorf, Germany, on preventing juvenile delinquency for representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kyrgyzstan.
OSCE, UN Women and the Global Network of Women Peacebuilders (GNWP) join forces to support women’s leadership in peacebuilding and conflict resolution
Publishing date: 27 June 2023
Challenges and opportunities for joint actions was the focus of an event that gathered 25 women peacebuilders and mediators from Eastern Europe, South Caucasus, and Central Asia in Istanbul, Türkiye, on 27 June 2023. The panel discussion was co-organized by the OSCE Gender Issues Programme, UN Women and GNWP.
OSCE enhances networking and capacity building among Women Resource Centres and civil society organizations in Central Asia
Publishing date: 27 June 2023
In collaboration with the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, the OSCE Secretariat Gender Issues Programme organized a two-day regional meeting in Tashkent on 20-21 June 2023. The meeting enhanced networking and capacity building among Women's Resource Centres and civil society organizations in Central Asia, with a focus on combating gender-based violence.
OSCE Presence in Albania supports the Albanian Law Enforcement Agencies in strengthening investigative capacities against transnational organized crime
Publishing date: 27 June 2023
On 26-27 June, the OSCE Presence in Albania organized a two-day training programme for seventeen members of the Albanian State Police (ASP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and General Prosecution Office. The training was held with the support of the Belgian Federal Judicial Police, Italian
OSCE Presence presents Baseline Assessment on Inspection, Investigation and Punishment of Environmental Contraventions and Crimes in Albania
Publishing date: 26 June 2023
On 26 June, the OSCE Presence in Albania organized a workshop to unveil the findings of the Baseline Assessment on Inspection, Investigation and Punishment of Environmental Contraventions and Crimes in Albania. The baseline assessment for environmental governance, which is based on the analyses of
Greater collaboration needed to strengthen our diverse societies and counter hatred, OSCE leaders say
Publishing date: 26 June 2023
VIENNA, 26 JUNE 2023 – Closer co-operation and an innovative approach are needed by governments and civil society to build respect and trust in the diversity of our societies and combat intolerance and hatred, OSCE leaders said as a two-day conference began today.
OSCE Mission to Montenegro supports SOS Helpline introduce microgreen farming as an occupational therapy for the women survivors of gender-based violence
Publishing date: 26 June 2023
The OSCE Mission to Montenegro continues in its support of the SOS Helpline Nikšić as it develops microgreens farming as an occupational therapy for the women survivors of gender-based violence. In May and June, the Mission provided microgreens equipment and supplies as well as expertise in developing a Handbook for Microgreens Cultivation. This will be followed by trainings for survivors and NGO staff.