April 2013
Roundtable
Roundtable on draft legislation on free legal aid
This roundtable discussion is a continuation of OSCE-supported public and expert hearings to deliberate amendments to Kazakhstan’s existing legislation on state-guaranteed free legal aid. Discussions will focus on overall management of the…
Training
Training for NGO lawyers on domestic violence issues
As part of the project University for Lawyers 2013 this 3-day seminar aims to support NGO lawyers and police officers in the implementation of national domestic violence legislation. Participants will focus on how to strengthen their…
Seminar
Building capacities and coalitions for monitoring media integrity and advancing media reforms
The office of the Representative on Freedom of the Media will participate in regional consultations on the project strategy for the South East European Media Observatory – Building Capacities and Coalitions for Monitoring Media Integrity…
Training
Master Class in Online Media Regulation
This master class in online media regulation will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of existing legal challenges and issues related to the Internet and social media. Approximately 20 participants from the South Caucasus…
Conference
2nd Preparatory Meeting of the 21st OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum
The Economic and Environmental Forum is the main annual event in the OSCE's second dimension. In 2013, under the Ukrainian OSCE Chairmanship, the 21st Economic and Environmental Forum will focus on "Increasing stability and security…
Conference
2nd Preparatory Meeting of the 21st OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum
The Economic and Environmental Forum is the main annual event in the OSCE's second dimension. In 2013, under the Ukrainian OSCE Chairmanship, the 21st Economic and Environmental Forum will focus on "Increasing stability and security…
Seminar
Milton Wolf Seminar 2013
The Director of the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Andrey Rikhter, is participating in the Milton Wolf Seminar on Media and Diplomacy, entitled Diplomatic Maneuvers and Journalistic Coverage in a Time of Reset…
General event
20 years of the OSCE Mission to Moldova in pictures
This year marks the 20th anniversary of our Mission. Since the Mission was established in 1993, we have been working to find a solution to the Transdniestrian conflict to guarantee a democratic, stable and prosperous future to all people…
Workshop
Workshop on integrity development in customs in Kazakhstan
The purpose of this workshop on integrity development is to discuss the impact of corruption in customs work. Topics will also include WCO integrity tools and strategy, and the significance of public private partnerships in the fight…
Training
Training of border officials on human rights in counter-terrorism and border security
The training will demonstrate how human rights-compliant measures and practices assist in effectively countering terrorism and successfully securing borders. Twenty-five border officials from OSCE participating States and Partners for Co…
Seminar
Seminar for judges on combating human trafficking
This is the third in a series of seminars to be held in 2013 to build the capacity of local judges in the fight against human trafficking. These seminars provide judges with a forum to study international legal instruments aimed at…
Workshop
Workshop on revised standards for the Financial Action Task Force
The purpose of this workshop is to build the capacity of Kazakhstan's Committee on Financial Monitoring, as well as other relevant authorities, in implementing the revised standards for the Financial Action Task Force, to help the agencies…
Workshop
Capacity building for law enforcement in environmental crime
These three specialized training sessions will provide an opportunity for Serbian law-enforcement officials to learn about best practices in the field of enforcing environmental law. Due to the important role of the police in detecting and…
March 2013
Training
Youth for a Better Future Camp
The Kamenicë/Kamenica Local Public Safety Council will run a three-day youth camp called Youth for a Better Future, starting on 29 March 2013 at the Prevalle/Prevalac mountain resort. During the camp, some 40 young Kosovo Albanians and…
Seminar
Training seminar for defence counsel from Kosovo on criminal defence in war crimes cases
During these two one-day training seminars, around 25 defence counsel from the municipalities of Pejë/Peć and Prishtinë /Priština will receive training on substantive international criminal and humanitarian law, and advanced trial advocacy…
Workshop
Public discussion of the draft action plan for the Armenian National Human Rights Protection Strategy
Around 40 representatives of public institutions, international organizations and civil society will gather to discuss a draft action plan for the Armenian National Human Rights Protection Strategy.