December 2007
Conference
Laying the foundation of Armenian human rights school
The event aims at organizing a fund-raising campaign to attract funding for building and other related expenses in order to launch a human rights school in Vanadzor, in Armenia's Lori province.
Workshop
Workshop on water scarcity, land degradation and desertification in the Mediterranean region
The theme of this workshop was "Water scarcity, land degradation and desertification in the Mediterranean region - environment and security linkages". The event was a follow-up to the 15th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum.
Conference
High Commissioner Vollebaek to hold consultations in Helsinki
The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Ambassador Knut Vollebaek, will visit Finland on 10-12 December 2007.
Conference
Marking international human rights day
A press conference will sum up activities in promoting human rights, and provide a picture of the human rights situation in Armenia in 2007.
Seminar
Follow-up seminar on privatization of media outlets
This event is part of the project "Reporting on Economic Issues" supported by the Belgian Government. Participants include 42 local print and broadcast journalists Serbia-wide. The seminar will be conducted by BBC journalist Djordje Vlajic.
Training
Training for journalists on the right to free access to information of public importance
This training session is organized for journalists from Cacak and the vicinity. Presenters will include the Commissioner for Information of Public Importance, Rodoljub Sabic; Blic journalist Milorad Ivanovic, and OSCE Media Trainer Miroslav…
Conference
Exhibition of hand-made works by juvenile and women prisoners
The exhibition aims to better integrate inmates into society, giving them an opportunity to be introduced to the outside world.
Conference
South Serbia Co-ordinator's Office reception
At 17.30 hours, a reception marking the sixth anniversary of the South Serbia Co-ordinator's Office will take place.
Conference
Opening of Chamber of Advocates library
As part of its assistance in establishing the Chamber of Advocates of Armenia, the OSCE is supporting the opening of a library that will provide legal, human rights and other publications to members of the Chamber, students and other…
Conference
Presentation and discussion of assessment report on women's political and economic empowerment
The aim of this report is to assess the gender situation in Armenia, particularly in the Syunik region, and to analyze the level of and barriers to women's economic and political empowerment.
Conference
Opening of Aarhus Centre in Hrazdan, Kotayk province
The public environmental information centre aims to address local environmental issues in co-operation with the central and local authorities, civil society and international organizations.
Conference
Presentation and discussion of assessment report on women's political and economic empowerment
The aim of this report is to assess the gender situation in Armenia, particularly in the Syunik region, and to analyze the level of and barriers to women's economic and political empowerment.
Conference
Start of project to improve electoral process and overcome irregularities
Working groups will be formed for each of the topics foreseen by the project, such as election irregularities, campaign financing and election lists. The project, which finishes on 28 December, will conclude with a conference to present…
Seminar
Seminar on television newsroom management
This follow-up seminar for TV journalists is run by former BBC news editors. It will review the progress of each participant, look at the challenges ahead and renew objectives for the coming year.
Conference
Burglary Prevention Awareness Campaign
The aim is to raise awareness among citizens and police officers on preventing burglaries. Posters will be displayed in police stations and public buildings, and booklets with advice will be handed out to citizens.
Training
Training workshop for NGOs and media on better monitoring of the work of local self-government
Participants will include local journalists. The project is implemented through the Centre for Free Elections and Democracy (CESID).