December 2013
Conference
Conference on policy guidelines for the integration of energy efficiency in public buildings
This conference will gather panellists whose expertise on energy efficiency in Azerbaijan will stimulate discussions and the exchange of experience. In particular, an OSCE expert will present research conducted in 2013 on policy guidelines…
Conference
Presentation of report on the implementation of the extractive industries transparency initiative in Azerbaijan
The OSCE Office in Baku assisted the NGO Coalition for Improving Transparency in Extractive Industries to conduct a strategic analysis of the implementation of the extractive Industries transparency initiative in Azerbaijan and make…
Training
Anti-trafficking training for judges and prosecutors
This two-day training is organized for judges and prosecutors with participation of an international expert to train on the specifics of trafficking-related cases and improve their knowledge of best international practice.
Roundtable
Roundtable and training event on local government reform and good governance
During this roundtable meeting participants will discuss challenges in the process of implementing the local self-governance law and learn about international best practices in this field. The preliminary results of two pilot projects in…
Roundtable
Presentation of the National Strategy for Reducing Prison Population
This event aims to present to a wider public the National Strategy “10 steps to reduce the prison population in Kazakhstan”. The concept paper was developed by the Office of the Prosecutor General. It aims to address the issue of the…
Meeting
Series of expert meetings on criminal justice reform
From 11 to 13 December the Centre, in co-operation with its partners, will hold 3 expert meetings in the Mazhilis, the lower chamber of the Parliament. The meetings aim to support the process of developing new Criminal Procedure and…
Seminar
Seminar on oil spill response plan
The Office in Baku supports the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) in bringing its corporate marine oil spills contingency plan up to international standards. The seminar objective is to share and discuss with SOCAR…
Roundtable
Roundtable on Public Service Broadcasting
The Principal Adviser of the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Juan Barata, will participate at a roundtable discussion on Public Service Broadcasting. He will chair a session which bears the title The governance…
Conference
Annual Human Rights Day conference for law students
The aim of this conference is to celebrate the annual human rights day by increasing awareness among law students of issues related to human rights. The focus of this year’s conference will be on various aspects of tolerance and non…
Ceremony
International Human Rights Day
Together with a number of international partners the Office will organize a photo-contest and exhibition, debates on human rights and a theatre performance to mark the international human rights day in Armenia. The aim of the campaign is…
Workshop
International Workshop on Freedom of Expression on the Internet
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, will participate in an international workshop with the aim of promoting and informing current debates on approaches to handling online content that violates freedom of speech…
Workshop
Human Rights Day Photo Exhibition in Astana
To mark human rights day, traditionally celebrated on the 10th of December, a number of diplomatic missions will host a world renowned exhibition of photojournalism: World Press Photo (WPP). Around 150 works of winners of the most…
Roundtable
Roundtable discussion on the Reform of Public Broadcaster in Albania
The Princihe Adviser of Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Juan Barata, will particiapate at a roundtable discussion on the Reform of Public Broadcaster in Albania. He will particpate at the first panel at the…
Training
Training for Azerbaijani judges on anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism
The OSCE Office in Baku is organizng this training course on best practices to handle anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism cases for 20 Azerbaijani judges. An international expert, a law professor with extensive…
Conference
Panel Discussion on Women's Roles in Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization that Lead to Terrorism
The OSCE Transnational Threats Department will organize a panel discussion on "Women's Roles in Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization that Lead to Terrorism" during the 5th International Symposium on Terrorism and Transnational…
Ministerial council
20th OSCE Ministerial Council
The Ministerial Council is the central decision-making and governing body of the OSCE. The meeting, held annually, provides the Foreign Ministers of the 57 OSCE participating States an opportunity to review and assess the Organization’s…