Event Archive
May 2013
Seminar
OSCE Centre in Astana Supports Seminar for Judges on Combating Human Trafficking
This seminar, for the heads of district and city courts, is one in a series of events aimed at building the capacity of local judges in the fight against human trafficking. These seminars focus on international legal instruments aimed at…
Roundtable
Regional Presentation of 2012 Annual Ombudsman Report
This roundtable will provide an opportunity to present the ombudsman's annual report for 2012 to a wider public audience and to discuss ways to strengthen relations between Kazakhstan's ombudsman and the human rights community throughout…
General event
Art exhibition by Olga Rudenko and her apprentices in Tiraspol
An art exhibition displaying works by the artist Olga Rudenko and her apprentices will open on 15 May at 16:30, at the Tiraspol Office of the OSCE Mission to Moldova. The works will be displayed until 15 June 2013.
Conference
Joint International Conference on the Use of Special Investigation Techniques to Combat Terrorism and Other Forms of Serious Crime
This conference aims to raise the awareness of key decision makers on the use of special investigation techniques and to identify new developments in this area since the adoption of the 2005 Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers of…
Seminar
Regional seminar on improving the regulation of migration policies at the local level and training on best practices in the integration of migrants in line with OSCE commitments
This event is aimed at promoting efficient migration management strategies at the local level in Kazakhstan through dialogue, the exchange of good practices, and the implementation of an improved methodology for conducting labour needs…
Training
Information-security fundamentals for law enforcement
Some 30 students and instructors from the Armenian Police Aacademy and representatives of law enforcement specialized in the field of information security will participate in an intensive two-week course on basic information security to be…

Seminar
Human Dimension Seminar on the Media Freedom Legal Framework
The Human Dimension Seminar will provide a platform for an exchange of views among different stakeholders on key aspects of the rule of law framework for media freedom. The Seminar will serve as an opportunity to discuss the implementation…
General event
Photo exhibition on press freedom and the right to know
An exhibition called Freedom of the Press, the Right to Know is being organized on World Press Freedom Day. Selected by a professional jury the photos, caricatures and images showcase the right of freedom of expression and access to…
Training
Regional training for civil society representatives on hate crimes against Muslims
During this two-day workshop, civil society representatives from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden will receive training on how to recognize hate crimes against Muslims and what civil society organizations can do in order to combat this…
Seminar
Seminar for prosecutors on the rational use of water resources
Kazakhstan’s Institute of the Prosecutor- General’s Office and the OSCE Centre in Astana are organizing a seminar on the rational use of water resources, including the supply of drinking water for the population. As a one-day video…
Conference
Model OSCE Conference
This two-day concert will bring together around 60 youth representatives to take part in a simulation of the main decision-making body of the OSCE. Participants will have an opportunity to practise their negotiation and diplomatic skills…
Seminar
OSCE Talks 2013: Cultural diplomacy in a global digital age
The OSCE since its inception has recognized cultural exchange and co-operation as an essential part of promoting comprehensive security. This one-day seminar will focus on culture and education as a diplomatic tool, and the prospects for…

Conference
World Press Freedom Day
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, will attend an event marking the 20th World Press Freedom Day in San Jose, Costa Rica. On 3 May, the world will celebrate the 20th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day — a…
April 2013
Roundtable
Roundtable discussion on draft anti-corruption legislation
This roundtable meeting will discuss a draft law on fighting corruption and ways to harmonize Kazakhstan’s legislation with the standards set by the United Nations Convention against Corruption and other international documents ratified by…
Seminar
Seminar for prosecutors on water resource use
The Institute of the General Prosecutor’s Office of Kazakhstan and the OSCE Centre in Astana are organizing a seminar on the rational use of water resources, including the supply of drinking water for the population. The seminar will bring…
Roundtable
Roundtable discussion on security and border issues in Batken region
Key officials of law enforcement agencies, Members of Parliament and representatives of local authorities will participate in a roundtable discussion related to the security and border situation in Batken region. The roundtable is being…