May 2013
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…
Conference
Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on Freedom of Movement and Human Contacts
This Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting (SHDM) will seek to address how the right to freedom of movement can be advanced and protected and how further progress could be achieved in facilitating cross-border human contacts. It will…
General event
Simulation exercise: Batken-Antiterror-2013
The OSCE-supported simulation exercise 'Batken-Antiterror-2013' will take place with the participation of key law-enforcement agencies of the Kyrgyz Republic, and take place in Batken, southern Kyrgyzstan. The aim of the exercise is to…
General event
Artists Building Trust
"Artists Building Trust" is a joint art exhibition of artists from both sides of the Dniester River. The representation of bridges, rivers and the landscape brings the talented artists on both banks of the river closer. The official opening…
Roundtable
Consultative meeting on UN Resolution 1325
The OSCE Centre in Astana, in co-operation with UN Women and the National Commission for Women’s Affairs and Family Demographic Policy under the President of Kazakhstan, is organizing a consultative meeting to discuss perspectives for…
Conference
Safety of Journalists – Current Challenges
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Dunja Mijatović, will participate as a panelist on the opening panel at the conference The Safety of Journalists – Current Challenges. The panel is dedicated to the protection of human rights…
General event
Table tennis tournament for children
This table tennis tournament for children provides opportunities to interact for communities on both sides of the Dniestr/Nistru River. Confidence-building measures have been a part of the OSCE in Moldova since the beginning. They focus on…