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OSCE Presence, Albanian Central Election Commission organize technical roundtable on improving voting’s secrecy, preventing voters’ intimidation
Publishing date: 11 December 2024
Content type: News
On 11 December, the OSCE Presence in Albania and the Central Election Commission (CEC) held a technical roundtable to discuss ways to enhance voting secrecy and prevent voter intimidation. The event emphasized safeguarding one of the fundamental electoral principles, such as the right to free and
Combating Corruption: A Collective Responsibility
Publishing date: 11 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Good governance, Rule of law
11 December 2024, SARAJEVO – The destructive effects of corruption—wasting public resources, deterring foreign investment, and fostering apathy and distrust—are undeniable, agreed participants at a conference held in Sarajevo today. To mark International Anti-Corruption Day, the OSCE Mission to
Joint efforts to combat corruption in focus at first OSCE conference to mark International Anti-Corruption Day
Publishing date: 11 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Economic activities
The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities jointly with the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) hosted the first OSCE conference aimed at commemorating International Anti-Corruption Day, marked annually on 9 December. The conference brought together representatives of academia, civil society, international partners and governments from across the OSCE region, and sought to create a forum of dialogue among these stakeholders on their distinct yet complementary roles in the fight against corruption.
OSCE Presence organizes research visit on criminology to U.S. universities for Tirana University officials
Publishing date: 10 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Human rights, Education, Rule of law
From 3 to 7 December 2024, a delegation from the University of Tirana conducted a research visit to two prestigious universities in the United States of America with the aim of strengthening capacities and resources to manage the Master Programme in Criminology.
Enhancing Law Enforcement and Prosecution Collaboration in Combatting Crime
Publishing date: 10 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
10 December 2024, BANJA LUKA – The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) continues to strengthen the country's capacity to combat serious crime through the consistent implementation of intelligence-led policing (ILP). As part of this effort, the Mission hosted a workshop in Banja
OSCE builds online and offline resilience against violent extremism and radicalization that leads to terrorism in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 9 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: Transnational Threats Department, OSCE Secretariat
From 26 to 28 November, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) and the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina held an interactive workshop for government and civil society representatives in Sarajevo, which focused on building local community resilience against all forms of violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism (VERLT).
Lighting the Shadows: Combating Corruption in BiH
Publishing date: 9 December 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Op-ed by Ambassador Brian Aggeler, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH, on the occasion of 09 December, International Anti-Corruption Day
OSCE supports workshop focused on protecting the rights of persons with disabilities during natural disasters
Publishing date: 7 December 2024
From 6 to 7 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe conducted a workshop titled “Adaptation for All: Rights of Persons with Disabilities During Natural Disasters” in Khujand, the Sughd region. The event was organized in partnership with the Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense of Tajikistan, the public organization “Mehrbakhsh,” and several other organizations that represent individuals with disabilities.
31st OSCE Ministerial Council concludes with key decisions securing the Organization’s future
Publishing date: 6 December 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship
VALLETTA, 6 December 2024 — The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council concluded today in Malta, bringing together foreign ministers and senior officials from the OSCE’s 57 participating States and 11 Partners for Co-operation. The Council adopted key institutional decisions aimed at strengthening the Organization’s capacity to address pressing threats and adapt to an increasingly complex security environment.
Human rights standards during criminal proceedings in focus of OSCE-organized lecture course in Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 6 December 2024
From 3 to 6 December 2024, the Magtymguly Turkmen State University (TSU) hosted an OSCE-organized course on international human rights standards during pre-trial stages of criminal proceedings and investigations. The course brought together over eighty students and teachers from TSU, the Institute