October 2008
Seminar
Seminar on state obligations to protect human rights
This two-day seminar will cover the duty of the state to prevent, investigate and prosecute human rights violations, with a focus on Articles 2 and 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Workshop
Workshop on active citizenry, Tetovo area
The project aims to promote active citizenry in addressing and solving the most urgent local problems and needs, especially in rural areas.
Training
Training on simplified tax legislation
This is the first training session for small and medium-sized enterprises on recent amendments in tax legislation to raise awareness and promote business development.
Roundtable
Roundtable for consulate officials on preventing human trafficking
The event aims to increase the awareness of visa section staff of foreign embassies and consulates in Ukraine of human trafficking and update them on ways to identify and assist potential victims through enhanced co-operation with Ukrainian…
Conference
Lecture by Wolfgang Zellner on the role of the OSCE
Dr. Wolfrgang Zellner, Head of Centre for OSCE Research, will deliver a lecture entitled "The role of the OSCE in a changing Security Environment" on Friday, 24 October, at 18:00.
Conference
Second regional stakeholders' meeting in preparation for a Handbook of Best Practices at Border Crossings
The OCEEA, together with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), has started implementing a project on the development of a Handbook of Best Practices at Border Crossings.
Workshop
Workshop on environmental security and safety
The regional scientific and practical workshop will bring together representatives of water management structures of the five Central Asian states - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Training
Training on use of identification software
The course is part of an OSCE-supported project carried out with the Ministry of Interior of Kyrgyzstan that aims to enhance the criminal investigation capacity of local police.
Conference
Students safety lectures
Local police and representatives from the national Red Cross will give lectures on general safety to students to help reduce juvenile delinquency and violence at schools.
Conference
OSCE High Commissioner to visit Ireland
The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Knut Vollebaek, will pay a two-day visit to Ireland which is a key supporter of the HCNM in the OSCE context.
Conference
OSCE High Commissioner to hold consultations in Berlin
High Commissioner Vollebaek will travel to Berlin to hold consultations with the German government as part of ongoing dialogue on national minority issues in the OSCE region.
Seminar
Experts' seminar on innovative approaches to combating violence against women
The main goal of the Seminar is to create a new opportunity for policy makers and stakeholders from the OSCE area, in particular from Central Asia, to share international innovative approaches and positive experiences in addressing violence…
Workshop
Workshop on active citizenry, Kumanovo area
The project aims to promote active citizenry in addressing and solving the most urgent local problems and needs, especially in rural areas.
Conference
Signing of MoU with the National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence, National Security and Internal Affairs
The memorandum of understanding aims to strengthen Parliamentary oversight over the armed forces by creating an expert board to monitor the situation and make recommendations on legislation, administration and other related procedures.
Conference
Presentation of needs assessment report on Armenia's Public Television Company
The report prepared by BBC experts provides an overview of their findings related to the Public Television Company, including concrete recommendations on how to better serve the public.
Conference
Meeting of the OSCE Academy Board of Trustees
The OSCE Academy Board of Trustees was created to govern the school's management and operations. It will have the powers and duties specified in the regulations and the Academy's Charter, as registered with the Kyrgyz Justice Ministry on 6…