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Good governance a prerequisite for the cohesion of society, says High Commissioner Thors in Skopje
Publishing date: 19 February 2015
Content type: Press release
What we do: National minority issues
SKOPJE, 18 February 2015 – OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Astrid Thors joined the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić on a visit to Skopje, as part of the Chairmanship’s efforts to support democratic reforms and enhance regional co-operation...
High Commissioner Thors in Skopje: Integration is needed to avoid parallel societies
Publishing date: 16 December 2014
Content type: News
What we do: Education, National minority issues
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Astrid Thors discussed the government’s plans to address the ethnic divide in society during her visit to Skopje, Tetovo and Struga from 9 to 12 December 2014. In Skopje, Thors discussed with Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Fatmir Besimi a possible set of government-owned initiatives that would signal the authorities’ commitment to integration...
OSCE Mission to Skopje supports cultural event to foster co-operation between communities
Publishing date: 11 December 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: National minority issues
SKOPJE, 11 December 2014 – Promoting the country’s cultural diversity, enhancing respect for minority rights, and fostering inter-cultural relations, are the aim of a cultural event taking place in Skopje tonight, which features dances, songs, poems and stories from different ethnic communities around the country...
OSCE Mission to Skopje promotes democratic values in youth party branches ahead of elections
Publishing date: 17 March 2014
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Elections, National minority issues, Youth
Raising awareness among the youth branches of political parties on the importance of democratic values in an election process was the aim of a conference organized by the OSCE Mission to Skopje and the MOST non-governmental organization on 14 to 16 March 2014...
OSCE Mission to Skopje supports launch of NGO network on inter-ethnic relations
Publishing date: 14 March 2014
An NGO network aiming to enhance inter-communal relations in the municipality of Struga was launched on 14 March 2014, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Skopje...
OSCE Mission to Skopje calls for applications for grants on promoting inter-ethnic understanding in schools
Publishing date: 4 March 2014
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Education, National minority issues
The OSCE Mission to Skopje is calling on municipalities, students, teachers, parents and schools to apply for grants for organizing activities that bring together students from different communities and different languages of instruction. The deadline for applications are 1 May, and 1 October 2014...
OSCE-supported fund helps build bridges between communities
Publishing date: 5 February 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Education, National minority issues
SKOPJE, 5 February 2014 – A new fund launched in Skopje today offers grants to municipalities, students, teachers, parents and schools for organizing activities that bring members of different communities together...