August 2012
Training
Seminar on international human rights positive obligations of Ukraine for appeal court judges and advocates
The two-day training seminar for appeal court judges and advocates will focus on the implementation of the positive obligations of Ukraine under international human rights law. In particular, the event participants will discuss Ukraine's…
Roundtable
Roundtable meeting on eliminating racial discrimination
This roundtable meeting is being held to discuss the combined sixth and seventh periodic state reports of the Republic of Kazakhstan on implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination…
Roundtable
Environmental awareness-raising roundtable
During a multicultural local fair in Backi Monostor, an environmental awareness-raising workshop will be held with the assistance of the OSCE Mission to Serbia. The mission will present two environmental documentaries and a promotional…
Workshop
Workshop on freedom of religion or belief
Around 20 journalism students will be introduced to national legislation on freedom of religion or belief, the OSCE and international human rights standards, with a particular focus on the case law of the European Court of Human Rights. The…
July 2012
Training
Summer school for law students in Ukraine
30 law school students selected through an open competition will take part in a one-week summer school dedicated to the rule of law and constitutionalism. The participants will learn to analyze and interpret constitutional provisions and…
Roundtable
Expert Meeting of Antiterrorist Centres
The meeting, organized by the OSCE and Kyrgyzstan's Antiterrorism Centre of the State Committee on National Security, aims to reinforce the capacity of antiterrorism centres in the OSCE area. Contact: press@osce.org
Training
Community Mediation Training
This training aims at developing basic mediation skills for about 200 members of the Yntymak-Jarchylary mediation teams. The training will be delivered by trainers previously trained by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek.
Training
8th International Media Law Summer School
Director Andrey Rikhter will teach at the 8th International Media Law Summer School on 24 July. The summer school is a regional project of the Kyiv Media Law Institute for lawyers and journalists from Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian…
Training
Regional training seminar on best practices at border crossings
This seminar will provide training on issues covered by the OSCE-UNECE Handbook of Best Practices at Border Crossings: A Trade and Transport Facilitation Perspective. It will gather mid-, and senior-ranking customs officials and…
Workshop
Workshop on freedom of religion or belief
Around 20 journalists will be introduced to the national legislation on freedom of expression and freedom of religion or belief, OSCE commitments and other international human rights standards in this area. A particular focus will be on the…
General event
Photography Exhibition: OSCE Mission to Moldova in pictures
Moldovan photographer Igor Schimbător captures the activities of the OSCE Mission to Moldova in his pictures. These range from the 5+2 talks and confidence building across Dniester/Nistru river to the observation of the Joint Peacekeeping…
Conference
Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on Democratic Elections and Election Observation
This Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting (SHDM) will provide a platform to discuss best practices in follow-up and implementation of the OSCE commitments on democratic elections and explore strategies and key issues in election…
General event
Youth performances promoting tolerance in Osh city
Two theatre performances will be staged on 12-13 July in Osh city by the Osh Kyrgyz and Uzbek Drama Theatre groups. The performances are aimed at promoting tolerance among youth. Two more performance will be organized by the theatres in…
General event
Discussion on implementation of the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security
This meeting will provide a unique opportunity to discuss how to better promote and improve the implementation of the Code of Conduct, including its annual information exchange, and also serve to examine the application of the Code in today…
Roundtable
Roundtable discussion on selection of lawyers for Ukrainian legal aid
This roundtable discussion will focus on development of a free secondary legal aid system in Ukraine. Representatives of governmental authorities, legal professionals, advocates and academia dealing with the issues of free legal aid in…
General event
Mapping Digital Media Advocacy Summit
Andrey Rikhter, Director of the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, will participate in this event, which will focus, amongst others, on the role of intergovernmental organizations in media policy research.