Media contacts

Activities of the OSCE Chair and their Representatives

Elections, democratization and human rights

The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, based in Warsaw, deals with human rights-related matters, including elections, democratization, tolerance and non-discrimination, and Roma and Sinti issues.

Freedom of the media

The Representative on Freedom of the Media, based in Vienna, observes media developments in all OSCE participating States, provides early warning on violations of freedom of expression and media freedom and promotes full compliance with OSCE media freedom commitments.

National Minorities

The High Commissioner on National Minorities, based in The Hague, gets involved in a situation if, in his judgment, there are tensions involving national minorities which could develop into a conflict that might endanger peace and stability in the OSCE region.

Combating trafficking in human beings

The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings promotes co-ordination among participating States and between the OSCE and other organizations in combating human trafficking.

Parliamentary assembly

The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, an autonomous organization based in Copenhagen, brings together parliamentarians from 57 OSCE participating States. It provides a forum for parliamentary diplomacy, monitors elections and strengthens international co-operation.

The OSCE has a network of field operations in South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Each field operation works within its mandate, liaising with the host authorities and running activities on the ground to promote OSCE commitments and principles.

Presence in Albania

Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mission in Kosovo

Mission to Montenegro

Mission to Serbia

Mission to Skopje

Mission to Moldova

Centre in Ashgabat

Programme Office in Astana

Programme Office in Bishkek

Programme Office in Dushanbe

Each of the 57 OSCE participating States has a representation/permanent mission in Vienna. Delegations of OSCE participating States are best placed to provide information and respond to queries about the work of their respective states in the OSCE context.