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OSCE seminar addresses the regulatory framework for reducing methane emission in Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 16 July 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
Best practices for the regulatory framework, inventory and calculation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission were shared during an OSCE-organized seminar that began on 16 July in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized the two-day seminar to provide an overview of existing legislation in the
Strengthening capacities in managing seized and confiscated virtual assets in Georgia
Publishing date: 16 July 2024
Content type: News
What we do: Economic activities
Effective management of seized and confiscated virtual assets is critical to combating the risks associated with cryptocurrencies, such as money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud. With the aim to bolster Georgia’s capacities in this area, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) organized a specialized training session in Tbilisi from 15-16 July. The session brought together 20 representatives from law enforcement and supervisory bodies to enhance their expertise in handling and managing seized and confiscated virtual assets.
Open Letter on Principles for Political Engagement for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Publishing date: 15 July 2024
In a significant step towards equality of women and men and the elimination of violence against women, Presidents of Women’s Fora and representatives of political parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) have reached a consensus on the Principles for Political Engagement for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
OSCE Presence supports voter education and information campaign ahead of 2025 elections in Albania
Publishing date: 12 July 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Education, Elections, Gender equality, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti, Youth
From 9 May to 10 July 2024, the OSCE Presence supported the Central Election Commission’s (CEC) informative, educational, and awareness-raising campaign aiming to inform and engage young voters, women and minorities across Albania on various aspects of the electoral process. The first phase of the
Strengthening democratic oversight of security sector in Moldova focus of OSCE workshop
Publishing date: 12 July 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
The role of the People’s Advocate (Ombudsperson) of the Republic of Moldova in the democratic oversight of the security sector was at the centre of roundtable discussions held in Chisinau on 10 July. Forty participants took part in the event, including representatives of the security sector, government oversight bodies and civil society.
OSCE Chair-in-Office and Secretary General condemn “sentencing” of Vadym Golda, call for immediate release of all three detained OSCE officials
Publishing date: 12 July 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship, OSCE Secretary General
VALLETTA/VIENNA, 12 July – The OSCE Chair-in-Office, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta Ian Borg, and OSCE Secretary General, Helga Maria Schmid, unequivocally condemn today’s sentencing of OSCE official Vadym Golda to 14 years in prison as a result of so-called “legal proceedings” and call for the immediate release of all three OSCE officials in detention, which also include Maxim Petrov and Dmytro Shabanov.
OSCE equips park authorities in protected areas to respond to landscape fires aggravated by climate change
Publishing date: 12 July 2024
Content type: News
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities
Within the framework of the pilot initiative “Fire Resilient Protected Areas: Shar/Šara Mountains and Korab Massif Area”, the OSCE has donated fire suppression equipment to five park management authorities in the four protected areas of Korab-Koritnik, Mavrovo, Shar Mountain and Sharri/Šara during the period April-June 2024. The donation is part of OSCE initiatives to strengthen regional co-operation in tackling wildfire risks in the shared hotspot Shar/Šara Mountains and Korab Massif Area where forest fires were identified as one of the main climate-related security threats.