February 2013
Training
Training for OSCE field staff on freedom of religion or belief
ODIHR is organizing a training session for 17 staff members from ODIHR and the OSCE’s field operations with the aim of providing a comprehensive overview of the obligations of participating States in the area of freedom of religion or…
Seminar
OSCE Centre in Astana continues with seminars for judges on combating human trafficking
This seminar for judges is the first 2013 event in a series of seminars aimed at building the capacity of local judges in the fight against human trafficking. The purpose of these seminars is to assist judges in studying a comparative…
Training
National Training on Document Security
This training course will provide representatives of Kazakhstan's Border Service with a comprehensive review of document and identity security, including topics related to devices used for document verification, paper safety features, and…
Conference
Internet 2013 - Shaping policies to advance media freedom
Full video coverage of the event is available below. Click through the various videos in the playlist to see your chosen session. A full list of the programme is available here. A full list of speakers is available here. Information on the…
Seminar
Enhancing environmental security by addressing energy challenges
General event
Na/Ne Annual Media Award Ceremony
The winners of the fifth annual Na/Ne media awards will be announced. Recognizing journalists for their work on the problems and challenges facing women in political, economic, and social life, awards will be presented in seven categories…
Training
Training on monitoring of court trials and allegations of torture
This two-day training course on monitoring of court proceedings will gather 29 participants, including representatives of NGOs, the Ombudsman’s Office and practicing lawyers from across Kyrgyzstan. The training course will focus on how to…
General event
Presentation of publication "Access Zone or e-Armenia"
The new publication Access zone or e-Armenia, which provides an analysis on how internet changes different life aspects of Armenia, will be launched at this event.
Training
Presentation of training programme for election officials
A nationwide training programme for precinct election commissioners ahead of Armenia's upcoming presidential election will be presented to the media and high-level representatives of the international community.
Seminar
Seminar on Co-operation to Prevent Trafficking in Human Beings in the Mediterranean Region
The principal objective of this seminar is to initiate a dialogue on trafficking in human beings and human rights protection in the context of irregular migration in the Mediterranean region. The seminar takes an innovative approach: while…
Conference
Media freedom and independence: Trends and challenges in Europe
Roland Bless, the principal adviser to the OSCE's Representative on Freedom of the Media, will attend the third meeting of this conference, co-organized by the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy, the European Platform of…
General event
Panel Discussion on the Role of the OSCE in Preventing Terrorism
This event will provide a forum to discuss the OSCE's ongoing anti-terrorism activities, as well as the the Organization's Consolidated Framework for the Fight against Terrorism, which was adopted by OSCE participating States during the…
Conference
High-level conference on freedom of expression and the media in Turkey
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, will participate in the conference and will speak as part of a panel aimed at addressing ways to better protect media freedom.
Conference
1st Preparatory Meeting of the 21st OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum
The Economic and Environmental Forum is the main annual event in the OSCE's second dimension. In 2013, under the Ukrainian OSCE Chairmanship, the 21st Economic and Environmental Forum will focus on "Increasing stability and security…
January 2013
Seminar
Partnership for transparency: media, citizens and local authorities
This is the first event in a series of seminars on the role of the media and importance of free access to documents and information, in transparency of local authorities. The aim of the seminar is to improve communication and mutual…
Roundtable
Presentation of a handbook on parliamentary control and oversight of the security sector
This publication provides an insight into the position of the Serbian Parliament regarding the security sector, as well as an overview of parliamentary control in this area from 2006 to 2012. Participants at the event will include members…