Event Archive
June 2008
Conference
Press conference on implementing the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture
The media will be briefed on the results of discussions among the Ombudsman, Ministry of Justice officials, international and local experts, and public monitors on the implementation of OPCAT in Armenia.
Conference
National conference on refugees and IDPs in the poverty reduction process
The conference will focus on how to improve the current situation of refugees and IDPs in Serbia. OSCE Mission Head Ambassador Hans Ola Urstad will make the opening remarks.
Workshop
Regional workshops on human rights monitoring for police and the public monitoring group
The sessions will introduce international and national standards on human rights monitoring in police custody. Experts from the Council of Europe and Bulgarian Helsinki Committee will conduct the sessions in Gegharkunik and Vayotz Dzor…
Conference
Launch of trial monitoring report
The Mission will launch a new report on the OSCE Trial Monitoring Programme for the Republic of Moldova. The report's presentation will start at 11.00 hours.
Conference
High school student visit to Serbian and Belgrade city government buildings
A group of more than 80 students from Subotica and Kragujevac will visit the National Assembly of Serbia, the Presidential Palace and the Belgrade City Hall.
Conference
Conference on environmental governance in Armenia and the role of Aarhus Centres in strengthening civil society
Held on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Aarhus Convention, the event aims to bring together representatives from regional and central administrations, and NGOs to discuss ways to address environmental challenges, particularly in…
Conference
Foreign Minister of Norway, High Commissioner Vollebaek to address conference marking 10th anniversary of the Oslo Recommendations regarding the Linguistic Rights of National Minorities
The conference "Linguistic Rights of National Minorities - Ten Years After the Oslo Recommendations and Beyond" will be held in Oslo, Norway, on 18-19 June 2008.
Workshop
Municipal leadership forums
The Mission will organize a four-day workshop on culture heritage to encourage co-operation between governmental and cultural institutions to find practical solutions for the rehabilitation of cultural heritage sites and artifacts.
Conference
Signing of co-operation agreement with the Yerevan State University
The agreement between the Yerevan State University and the OSCE Office, UNDP, CoE Information Office, European Commission Delegation to Armenia, and NATO Information Centre launches a course on international organizations within the…
Seminar
Media marketing seminar
The seminar will focus on developing the marketing potential of local broadcast media after the licensing procedure is finalized.
Conference
High Commissioner Vollebaek to deliver Annual Minority Rights Lecture at the European Academy Bolzano/Bozen
Ambassador Vollebaek will speak about his mandate and conflict prevention activities at the European Academy Bolzano/Bozen. The Academy is one of the eminent centres for the study of autonomy and minority issues in Europe.
Conference
Meeting of National Points of Contact on Combating Hate Crime
This is an expert-level meeting with nominated National Points of Contact on Combating Hate Crimes from the OSCE participating States.
Workshop
Regional workshops on human rights monitoring for police and the public monitoring group
The sessions will introduce international and national standards on human rights monitoring in police custody. Experts from the Council of Europe and Bulgarian Helsinki Committee will conduct the sessions in Gegharkunik and Vayotz Dzor…
Conference
"Girls leading our world" summer camp
Forty girls aged 13 to 17 from different provinces of Armenia will gather in Stepanavan to take part in interactive courses on gender equality; trafficking, health issues and HIV/AIDs; and career orientation and leadership skills…
Training
Election reporting training for public broadcaster ITV
This training for the journalistic staff of Azerbaijan's public broadcaster ITV will cover the basic techniques of election reporting, with a particular focus on impartiality, neutrality and objectivity.
Roundtable
NGO roundtable on hate crime
A meeting of civil society representatives to ensure NGO input into the Meeting of the National Points of Contact on Combating Hate Crime, Helsinki, 16-17 June 2008.