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Forging inclusive societies based on mutual respect is key to countering anti-religious hate, say ODIHR event participants
Publishing date: 5 October 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
Work to counter anti-religious hate crime must safeguard communities from hate-motivated crimes, and at the same time cultivate an environment in which religious or belief communities can flourish, said participants at an event organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human
Joint Message of OSCE CiO’s Personal Representatives on Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
Publishing date: 22 August 2023
Content type: Press statement
Where we are: Personal Representatives of the Chairperson-in-Office
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
VIENNA, 22 August 2023- On this International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, we express our concern at the alarming number of violent incidents and hate-motivated attacks based on religion or belief that occur throughout the OSCE region. Antisemitic conspiracy theories, hate speech directed at Muslims, racist discourse, and incitement targeting Christians and members of other religions or belief are rife on and off social media.
Interfaith dialogue is vital for building inclusive and peaceful societies free from religious hatred, OSCE human rights head says
Publishing date: 22 August 2023
Content type: Press statement
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
WARSAW, 22 August 2023 – Interfaith and interreligious dialogue is vital to promote the right to freedom of religion or belief and combat religious intolerance and violence, not just against people but also against homes, property, schools, religious sites, or places of worship, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said on the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion.
By honouring the memory of Roma genocide victims we help fight discrimination today, OSCE human rights head says
Publishing date: 2 August 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Roma and Sinti, Tolerance and non-discrimination
WARSAW, 2 August 2023 – Remembering the persecution and murder of the Roma by the Nazi regime is also a reminder of the ongoing need to combat the discrimination that Roma and Sinti communities face today, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said on today’s Roma Genocide Remembrance Day.
OSCE, UNHCR, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, increase efforts to end statelessness
Publishing date: 19 July 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
The OSCE Mission to Skopje, together with the UNHCR Representation in North Macedonia, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, and the Committee for Political System and Inter-community Relations kicked-off a regional workshop aimed at supporting the country in its efforts to end statelessness.
Greater collaboration needed to strengthen our diverse societies and counter hatred, OSCE leaders say
Publishing date: 26 June 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
VIENNA, 26 JUNE 2023 – Closer co-operation and an innovative approach are needed by governments and civil society to build respect and trust in the diversity of our societies and combat intolerance and hatred, OSCE leaders said as a two-day conference began today.
Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Brian Aggeler, visits Stolac
Publishing date: 22 June 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
SARAJEVO, 22 June 2023 – Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Brian Aggeler, visited Stolac today, engaging in meetings with city officials, religious leaders, and representatives from the NGO sector.