News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Secretary General and Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan open new OSCE Centre’s premises in Ashgabat
Publishing date: 1 June 2023
On 1 June 2023, OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid, who is on an official visit to Turkmenistan, and Deputy Foreign Minister Vepa Hajiyev cut the symbolic ribbon opening the new premises of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat provided by the Government of Turkmenistan free for use.
OSCE promotes green mobility and environmental awareness at the III Cycling Marathon for preschool children in Khiva
Publishing date: 1 June 2023
On the eve of International Children’s Day, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) co-organized the III Cycling Marathon for preschool children on 31 May 2023 in Khiva.
OSCE Mission supports BiH Ministry of Defence and BiH Armed Forces in promoting responsible use of social media
Publishing date: 1 June 2023
To help uphold the effectiveness, integrity and reputation of the Ministry of Defence of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the BiH Armed Forces, on 31 May and 1 June the OSCE Mission to BiH supported the Ministry’s General Inspectorate in holding a two-day roundtable in Konjic on promoting
OSCE Mission to Montenegro-supported “I choose the police" campaign successfully coming to end
Publishing date: 1 June 2023
Being a police officer is not just a job, but a life call that brings challenges, opportunities for professional growth and support for the state and citizens, providing a new family that is always with you. These, and many other things important for police work, have been introduced to high school graduates and their parents through the “I choose the police” campaign, implemented in the past month by the Ministry of Interior- the Police Directorate and the Police Academy, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro.
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, the UN and regional organizations discuss co-operation, integration, and engagement with women and youth
Publishing date: 30 May 2023
NEW YORK, 30 May 2023 – At the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York, a high-level event was organized by the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities in close co-operation with the UN Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues, and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of North Macedonia to the UN, and the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Poland to the UN, representing the OSCE Chair and its Troika, respectfully.
OSCE launches 2023 Scholarship for Peace and Security
Publishing date: 30 May 2023
The 2023 OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security, a nine-week online training course organized by the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre, was launched on 29 May.
ODIHR presents final report on the 2022 elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 30 May 2023
Election experts from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) presented the final report on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 2022 general elections in Sarajevo between 22 and 25 May 2023. The visit also presented an opportunity for a mid-term review as part of the Support to