October 2003
Training
Termez-Hayraton training programme to combat illicit trafficking of small arms
A follow-up on the Termez-Hayraton training project of November last year, this programme will help combat illicit cross-border trafficking in small arms and light weapons (SALW) between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.
Seminar
2003 Mediterranean seminar on the comprehensive approach to security: "The OSCE experience and its relevance for the Mediterranean region"
This Seminar, as part of the OSCE's ongoing Mediterranean dialogue, is one of the main events with the Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia).
Conference
ODIHR/OSCE PA observation of presidential elections in Azerbaijan
The OSCE PA, the long- and short-term observation mission from the OSCE ODIHR, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, and the European Parliament, will send an election observation mission to monitor the presidential elections…
Workshop
Tajik workshop on combating money laundering and suppressing the financing of terrorism
The aim is to raise awareness on aspects of money laundering and issues related to financing of terrorism; to familiarize participants with tools to combat money laundering/financing of terrorism; to identify the need for further…
Conference
OSCE autumn meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly
The OSCE PA's 2003 Autumn Conference will focus on issues related to religious freedom. The PA will also hold a Standing Committee meeting and a one day Parliamentary Forum on the Mediterranean in conjunction with the Rome Conference.
Workshop
Regional workshop on travel documents security for Central Asia
The workshop will focus on measures to control and identify fraudulent and counterfeit travel documentation, as well as legal travel documents used for illegal purposes. The workshop aims to identify areas for immediate regional technical…
Workshop
Uzbek workshop on combating money laundering and suppressing the financing of terrorism
The aim is to raise awareness on aspects of money laundering and issues related to financing of terrorism; to familiarize participants with tools to combat money laundering/financing of terrorism; to identify the need for further…
Conference
Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2003
Conference
OSCE conference on the role of parliaments in human and economic development in south-eastern Europe
The inter-parliamentary conference will explore implications for legislative work and possibilities for regional institutional co-operation in reducing poverty and developing a viable regional business and economic infrastructure.
September 2003
Seminar
The second Parliamentary Seminar on Federalism in Moldova. Visit of Kimmo Kiljunen, Vice President, of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
The discussions focused on power-sharing mechanism as a means to "secure a better future for Moldova and its people" as suggested by Kimmo Kiljunen, Vice-President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (PA) at the opening session.
Workshop
2003 OSCE-IFANS/MOFAT Workshop "Applicability of OSCE CSBMs in Northeast Asia Revisited"
The purpose of this Workshop is to contribute not only to enhanced dialogue but to make the latter more regular and focused on the issues of topical importance for the Partners for Co-operation where OSCE would contribute with its…
Conference
OSCE Meeting of Police Experts
The first OSCE Meeting of Police Experts will focus on improving the effectiveness of law enforcement in preventing and combating trafficking in persons, especially women and children.
Seminar
Seminar on human rights and combating terrorism
The seminar will look at the root causes and the prevention of terrorism, dilemmas with regard to human rights and terrorism, and human rights versus security.
Conference
Fifth Central Asian Media Conference
The Fifth Central Asian Media Conference, organized by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Freimut Duve, the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and CIMERA, an organization that trains journalists, was held on 17-18 September in Bishkek…
Conference
Movie and discussion on trafficking in human beings
To raise awareness on trafficking in human beings the OCEEA is organizing a screening of the movie "Lilja 4-ever" followed by discussion. Austrian policymakers, parliamentarians, media and OSCE staff and delegations are invited to attend.
Conference
Conference on Discrimination, Racism and Xenophobia
This conference will focus on combating discrimination, racism and xenophobia in the OSCE region