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OSCE Mission Survey: Fear and Mistrust Hinder Reporting of Hate Crimes
Publishing date: 26 March 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
The presentation of the findings and recommendations from the Hate Crimes Underreporting Survey by the OSCE Mission to BiH in Sarajevo today highlights the critical factors contributing to the widespread underreporting of hate crimes: fear of reprisal, lack of trust in the justice system, and inadequate mechanisms for reporting and recording.
More determined efforts needed to combat anti-Muslim prejudice amidst surge in hatred, OSCE says
Publishing date: 15 March 2024
Content type: Press release
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
VALLETTA/WARSAW/ANKARA, 15 March 2024 – Amidst an increase in prejudice and violence against Muslims in a growing number of countries, greater efforts are needed to build dialogue and counter anti-Muslim hatred, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe said in a statement on today’s International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
Holocaust Remembrance Day is a time to learn from the past and work together towards a more peaceful future, OSCE says
Publishing date: 27 January 2024
Content type: Press release
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
VALLETTA/WARSAW/WASHINGTON, 27 January 2024 – On today’s International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the OSCE honours the victims of Nazi persecution, reflecting on the painful lessons from one of the darkest chapters of human history and seeking to learn from them, both for the present and future. The immense suffering and anguish endured by six million Jews, as well as millions of other innocent people, cannot be overstated or much worse forgotten.
OSCE Mission to BiH Statement on the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Publishing date: 27 January 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina pauses to reflect on the millions of people who were persecuted and murdered by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. The unimaginable suffering of Jews, Slavs, Roma and Sinti, individuals with disabilities, sexual and religious minorities, and many others during one of the darkest chapters in human history serves as a stark but necessary reminder that we must prevent the recurrence of such inhumanity.
The OSCE Mission's Call to Action Echoes Across Bosnia and Herzegovina during the Week of Tolerance
Publishing date: 11 December 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
From 14 November to 7 December 2023, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina organized more than a dozen activities across BiH aiming to address and combat hate-motivated incidents while emphasizing the importance of social cohesion. These events included workshops, roundtables, presentations, and radio shows aimed at addressing and combatting hate-motivated incidents while emphasizing the significance of social cohesion.
Conference on freedom of religion or belief concludes in Sarajevo
Publishing date: 7 December 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
On the occasion of Human Rights Day on 10 December, the University of Sarajevo’ s Faculty of Law, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), hosted a conference titled "Freedom of Religion or Belief: Contemporary Challenges and Perspectives” in Sarajevo.
OSCE Mission continues to engage youth in countering violent extremism and radicalization
Publishing date: 30 November 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Youth, Tolerance and non-discrimination
On 27 and 28 November, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, together with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, gathered 19 young athletes – nine boys and ten girls from eight sports disciplines at the workshop on engaging youth in countering violent extremism and radicalization.