September 2014
Workshop
Preventing and responding to terrorist kidnapping and hostage-taking
This counterterrorism workshop will bring together experts from across the Mediterranean region and beyond, to exchange information and good practices, and strengthen co-operation in order to better prevent and thwart kidnappings and…
Conference
Conference to mark International Democracy Day
This conference will gather some 40 representatives of non-governmental organizations and central and local level institutions who will have the opportunity to take a stock of best participatory practices and policies, and to promote their…
Seminar
Seminar on extra-judicial mechanisms in solving media disputes
This workshop will gather members of the Information Disputes Council, journalists and media lawyers to discuss the judicial practice with free expression related to court cases, as well as the ways to further strengthen extra-judicial…
Seminar
Seminar on combating organized crime and terrorism
This two-day seminar will focus on practical and legal challenges in combating organized crime and terrorism. Some 40 members of the Kosovo Police, Prosecutors Office and the judiciary will attend the seminar, which is organized by t he…
Seminar
Educational seminar for judges for enforcement of criminal sanctions
This two-day event aims at building capacity of the newly appointed judges to embrace the new role and gett them acquainted with international and national standards and mechanisms. The seminar follows the recent entry into force of the new…
Seminar
Best international practices in countering transnational organized crime in the area of customs
This seminar will provide an overview of some of the most pressing contemporary challenges in countering transnational organized crime from experienced international experts. Seminar topics will include, among others, definition and types…
Conference
Concluding Meeting of the 22nd OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum
The Concluding Meeting of the 22nd OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum on "Responding to environmental challenges with a view to promoting co-operation and security in the OSCE area” will take place in Prague on 10-12 September 2014.
Meeting
UNCAC Access to Information and Technical Assistance
Staff from the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media will participate in a panel discussion on access to information at a meeting organized by the UN Convention against Corruption Coalition. The meeting will highligt the…
Ceremony
Handing over sport equipment to the Police Educational Complex
Sport equipment provided by the OSCE will be handed over to the Armenian Police Educational Complex.
Training
Training-seminar for strengthening the capacities of police officers, lawyers and judges on preventing and combatting cyber-crimes
The 2-day training-seminar aims to strengthen the capacities of 30 police officers, lawyers and judges on preventing and combatting all forms of cyber-crimes. Training sessions will be delivered by highly experienced experts from EUROPOL…
Meeting
Challenges Facing Press Freedom & Media Independence in Egypt
The Principal Adviser to the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Juan Barata, will participate in a roundtable discussion on the challenges facing press freedom amd media independence in Egypt. Barata will moderate the discussuion…
Training
OSCE Centre in Astana launches series of trainings for NPM members
This training seminar in Astana starts series of trainings for members of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) against torture aimed to increase the capacity of NPM members throughout the country, as well as to raise awareness of…
Conference
Ninth annual Internet Government Forum meeting
Staff from the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media will participate in the Internet Governance Forum in Istanbul. The overarching theme for the meeting is "Connecting Continents for Enhanced Multistakeholder Internet…
August 2014
Seminar
OSCE Central Asian Youth Network Seminar “Youth and the OSCE: Creating a Culture of Participation”
The Central Asian Youth Network (CAYN) seminar is an annual event organized to inspire and educate local youth through an interactive event featuring speakers who lead discussions on rarely discussed ideas and perspectives to help guide and…
Seminar
Seminar–training on provisions of the Aarhus Convention in the light of transition of Kazakhstan to the "green economy" in the sector of water resources of Northern Kazakhstan
The purpose of the event is to raise public awareness on provisions of the Aarhus Convention in the light of transition of Kazakhstan to the "green economy" and discussion of water scarcity problems in the region, including drinking water…
Seminar
OSCE Centre supports seminar on local self-governance
The training-seminar to be held in Petropavlovsk for mayors of rural and small town municipalities on three major aspects of local self-governance - legal framework and mechanisms; financial and economic framework and tools; ways and means…