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OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina marks International Day of Tolerance with youth in Jajce
Publishing date: 16 November 2016
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Youth, Tolerance and non-discrimination
SARAJEVO, 16 November 2016 – The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina today supported the municipalities of Jajce and Jezero in organizing a roundtable discussion and opening of the hiking trail “Otomalj” in Jajce, as part of its activities to mark the International Day of Tolerance. The Mission also hailed the intention of the dedicated citizens in Jajce to form an additional Coalition against Hate, building on the success of other coalitions throughout BiH...
OSCE Ambassadors to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina from 19 to 22 June
Publishing date: 16 June 2016
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Permanent Council, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
VIENNA, 16 June 2016- OSCE Heads of Delegations will visit the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) from 19 to 22 June 2016, where they will learn more about the Mission’s work and see first-hand how post-conflict rehabilitation and reform is progressing in the country...
OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina facilitates visit to National Museum for children from Zepce and Maglaj
Publishing date: 9 June 2016
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Education, Youth, Tolerance and non-discrimination
SARAJEVO, 9 June 2016 – The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), in co-operation with the Fojnicani-Maglaj Association, facilitated today a visit to the National Museum of BiH in Sarajevo for 50 students and teachers of Zepce’s Fra Grga Martic and Maglaj primary schools and their branch schools in Bradici and Tujnica...
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Dačić completes two-day visit to OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, supports the country’s commitments to positive reform-oriented agenda
Publishing date: 30 April 2015
Collections: 2015 OSCE Chairperson-in-Office visits the Western Balkans, Kryesuesi i radhës i OSBE-së për vitin 2015 viziton Ballkanin Perëndimor
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
SARAJEVO, 30 April 2015 – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić completed on Wednesday a two-day visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). During his visit, Dačić met BiH Presidency members Mladen Ivanić, Bakir Izetbegović and Dragan Čović, Foreign Affairs Minister Igor Crnadak, Chairperson of BiH Council of Ministers Denis Zvizdić, Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik and Federation of BiH President Marinko Čavara. During his meetings with senior state officials in Sarajevo, he highlighted the important role that Bosnia and Herzegovina plays in promoting regional co-operation and commended the government for its commitment to undertaking the necessary socio-economic reforms...
Religious Representatives from Kosovo Visit BiH Inter-Religious Council
Publishing date: 22 April 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
SARAJEVO, 22 April 2015 – The establishment and challenges in the functioning of inter-religious council and the best practices in promoting inter-faith dialogue were the focus of a two-day study visit of Kosovo religious representatives to the Inter-Religious Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which concluded today...
Progress and tolerance are prerequisites for social and economic development in Bosnia and Herzegovina, says OSCE Mission Head
Publishing date: 12 January 2015
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
Ambassador Jonathan Moore, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, met on 12 January 2015 in Trnovo, near Velika Kladusa, Imam Selvedin Beganovic of Trnovi to convey his strong support and respect for the Imam’s commitment to his faith and his clear message in favour of tolerance and against extremism. Moore discussed the recent attacks and threats against Imam Beganovic...
OSCE Mission to BiH launches Hate Monitor to track hate crimes and responses
Publishing date: 29 October 2013
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina launched on 29 October 2013 the Hate Monitor, a monthly infographic on the latest statistics and trends of hate crimes and bias-motivated incidents in BiH, and any responses to these incidents by government, civic or judicial actors...