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Interview with Sir Paul Lever
Publishing date: 16 July 2024
Content type: Interview
Where we are: OSCE Documentation Centre in Prague
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Sir Paul Lever is a British diplomat. He was the member of delegation of the United Kingdom to the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe (CSCE) that negotiated the Helsinki Final Act in 1975, he was a head of the UK delegation to the talks in Helsinki in 1992. In this interview, concluded as a part of the project of the OSCE Documentation Centre in Prague, Sir Paul Lever describes the road that led from Helsinki to the negotiation of the Charter for a New Europe in Paris in 1990. He reflects on the significance of the Charter and its legacy for the present day. He spoke with former OSCE researcher-in-residence Jakub Csabay.
Interview with Ambassador Jerzy Maria Nowak
Publishing date: 16 July 2024
Content type: Interview
Where we are: OSCE Documentation Centre in Prague
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Ambassador Jerzy Maria Nowak is a Polish diplomat. He was a member of the Polish delegation that negotiated the Helsinki Final Act in 1975 and the Charter of Paris in 1990. In this interview, he describes the road that led from Helsinki to the negotiation of the Charter for a New Europe in Paris in 1990. He reflects on the significance of the Charter and its legacy for the present day. He spoke with former OSCE researcher in residence Jan Brodowski.
Interview with Ambassador Antonio Armellini
Publishing date: 16 July 2024
Content type: Interview
Where we are: OSCE Documentation Centre in Prague
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Ambassador Antonio Armellini was roving ambassador to the Conference on Security and Co- operation in Europe (CSCE) from 1990 to 1992. In this interview, he recalls the negotiations leading to the signing of the Charter of Paris for a New Europe in 1990 and reflects on the Charter’s legacy for the present day. He spoke with former OSCE researcher in residence Gian Lorenzo Zichi (PhD, University of Cagliari, Italy).
Interview with Ambassador John Maresca
Publishing date: 16 July 2024
Content type: Interview
Where we are: OSCE Documentation Centre in Prague
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
John J. Maresca is a former American diplomat who was closely involved in the preparations and negotiations leading to the 1975 Helsinki Final Act as deputy head of the United States (US) delegation to the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe (CSCE) and was later head of the US delegation which negotiated the 1990 Charter of Paris for a New Europe. In this interview, concluded as a part of the project of the OSCE Documentation Centre in Prague, Ambassador Maresca describes the road that led from Helsinki to Paris. He reflects on the significance of the Paris Charter and its legacy for the present day. He spoke with Ida Manton, alumna of the Researcher-in-Residence programme and an expert supporting the implementation of the Living Memory Project.
Interview with Ambassador Marianne von Grünigen
Publishing date: 16 July 2024
Content type: Interview
Where we are: OSCE Documentation Centre in Prague
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Ambassador Marianne von Grünigen of Switzerland covered the negotiations of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe (CSCE) on the Charter of Paris for a New Europe and its aftermath from 1989 to 1993. She was the first female Swiss diplomat to head the Swiss delegation to the CSCE. In this interview, concluded as a part of the project of the OSCE Documentation Centre in Prague, Ambassador von Grünigen reflects on the significance of the CSCE process that began with the signed at the Summit Meeting on August 1st, 1975, the negotiation of the Helsinki Final Act drafting of the 1990 Paris Charter and its legacy for the present day. She spoke with Ida Manton, alumna of the OSCE Researcher-in-Residence programme and an expert supporting the implementation of Living Memories Project.
PRINCIPLES FOR POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Publishing date: 15 July 2024
Content type: Recommendation
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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.
Research Report “Media Freedom, Democracy, and Security”
Publishing date: 15 July 2024
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Human rights, Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Can there be security without democracy and media freedom? Democracy is often argued to be a system for peacefully resolving political conflicts, and hence generating more secure societies. Rigorous research evidence provides clear guidance on this topic. Freedom of expression in general, and media freedom in particular, are necessary for peaceful deliberation and resolution of conflicts among contending individuals and groups. Free media are also a key watchdog on decision makers, holding them accountable to the public and thus making sure that ruling parties cannot use deception to lure citizens into supporting internal or international armed conflicts and undermining peace and security. This report provides a review of the latest and most robust research published on the relationship between media freedom, democracy, and security.
2023 Annual Progress Report On the implementation of the OSCE 2004 Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality
Publishing date: 11 July 2024
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This 2023 Annual Progress Report highlights OSCE’s progress on the Implementation of the 2004 OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality and key successes achieved in advancing equality and the empowerment of women. The report explores OSCE’s work in this area as well as the support the OSCE executive structures provide to participating States in promoting gender equality.
United States, General Elections, 5 November 2024: Needs Assessment Mission Report
Publishing date: 9 July 2024
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Head of Presence's remarks at roundtable “Elections 2025: What should the Central Election Commission do to improve election administration"
Publishing date: 9 July 2024
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe