April 2016
Meeting
Thematic session on Freedom of Expression and Freedom of the Media
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatovic, will participate in a debate at a thematic session on freedom of expression and freedom of media at the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The debate will…
Conference
European Federation of Journalists' General Meeting
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović will participate in European Federation of Journalists' General Meeting 2016. Mijatović will give the keynote speech at the event. More information on the meeting is available…
Training
OSCE Mission to Skopje supports training for police officers on operative shadowing and scouting
From 25 to 28 April 2016, the OSCE Mission to Skopje, in co-operation with the Embassy of France, will implement an Operative Shadowing and Scouting Training for a newly established Tactical Reconnaissance Team of the Special Police…
Conference
2016 SECURITY JAM – Beyond conventional security challenges
The OSCE Secretary General will take part as a VIP Jammer on Monday, 25 April at 16:00 Vienna time. He will be addressing one of six topics: “Global Partnerships for Conflict Prevention”.
Training
OSCE Mission to Skopje supports training on methodology of interception of large groups crossing the border illegally
The OSCE Mission to Skopje in cooperation with the Hungarian Embassy is organizing a five-day training on interception and managing of large groups of persons crossing the country’s green border illegally. The training which will take place…
Training
Training for law students and paralegals on how to raise awareness about state guaranteed legal aid
Twenty law students and five paralegals from Balti, Cahul, Chisinau and Comrat will be trained to organize and conduct public lectures about the state guaranteed legal aid system in Moldova. Subsequently, the trainees will hold lectures in…
General event
Presentation of new Code of Ethics of Montenegrin journalists
The Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, the Council of Europe, the Media Council for Self-Regulation (MCSR), Vijesti, Dan and Monitor, will hold a press conference to present the new…
Seminar
OSCE hosts seminars on protection of freedom of expression in the Internet
A two-day training seminar on "Protection of freedom of expression and hate speech vocabulary in the Internet" will be supported by the Office in close co-operation with the NGO “Legal Media Centre.” Some 40 journalists, lawyers…
Training
Training of Ukrainian and Russian Journalists on ethical standards
Staff from the Office of the OSCE Represenative on Freedom of the Media will participate in training of Ukrainian and Russian journalists on professional and ethical standards of journalism.
General event
20th Anniversary of The Hague Recommendations Regarding the Education Rights of National Minorities
The year 2016 marks the 20 th anniversary of the launch of The Hague Recommendations Regarding the Education Rights of National Minorities. A two-day event will be organised in The Hague to celebrate this anniversary and to emphasize the…
Roundtable
Discussion on efficient regulation of reality TV shows
Upon a presentation of comparative analysis on the regulation of reality TV shows in three EU member states, the discussion will focus on ways to advance the related regulatory system in Serbia. Upon the request of the Regulatory Body for…
Conference
OSCE Mediterranean Contact Group: The role of dialogue and religion in preventing violent extremism
The 2016 Austrian Chairmanship of the OSCE Mediterranean Contact Group will host a discussion on the importance and role of dialogue and religion in preventing violent extremism. Presenters: Father Nabil Haddad, Executive Director of the…
Seminar
OSCE hosts seminars on protection of freedom of expression on the Internet
A two-day training seminar on "Protection of freedom of expression and hate speech vocabulary in the Internet" will be supported by the Office in close co-operation with the NGO “Legal Media Centre.” Some 40 journalists, lawyers…
Summit
Youth Summit on the Role of Youth in Countering Violent Extremism
This event for high school students aims to strengthen the ability of the youth to deal with the issue of countering violent extremism (CVE) and radicalization. Participants will have an opportunity to share information on CVE, and discuss…
Seminar
OSCE Office supports training on open budget and transparent project management
A three-day training seminar on more efficient and transparent project management is being supported by the Office at the request of and in close co-operation with Academy of Law Enforcement Agencies under the General Prosecutor’s Office…
Meeting
Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting (SHDM) I: Policies and strategies to further promote tolerance and non-discrimination
OSCE participating States strongly condemn racial and ethnic hatred, anti-Semitism, xenophobia, and discrimination against anyone as well as persecution on religious and ideological grounds, and have committed to combat these phenomena in…