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On first joint visit, OSCE Special Representatives meet President of Kyrgyzstan, discussed prevention of human trafficking and violence against women
Publishing date: 30 July 2011
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Gender equality
BISHKEK, 30 July 2011 – On a joint visit to Kyrgyzstan, the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, and the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Gender Issues, Wendy Patten, stressed today the importance of continuing co-operation with the authorities of Kyrgyzstan to better prevent and fight against trafficking in human beings and all forms of gender-based violence...
OSCE Special Representatives on gender and human trafficking visit Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 26 July 2011
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Gender equality
The Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Gender Issues, Wendy Patten, and the OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, are visiting Kyrgyzstan from 26 to 29 July 2011...
OSCE Chairperson supports counter-drugs training course for Afghan police officers
Publishing date: 10 November 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
ALMATY, Kazakhstan, 10 November 2010- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister and Secretary of State Kanat Saudabayev, stressed the importance of tackling drug problems and security issues in Afghanistan...
OSCE event participants say Paris Charter for New Europe relevant after 20 years, important for security community creation
Publishing date: 28 October 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretary General
What we do: Arms control, Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Economic activities, Border management, Environmental activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Elections, Countering terrorism, Gender equality, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Roma and Sinti, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
PARIS, 28 October 2010- Participants in a high-level event marking the 20th anniversary of the Charter of Paris for a New Europe today stressed the importance of the document for the future of Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian security.
Fight against illicit drugs is a way to combat terrorism and organized crime, say participants in OSCE meeting
Publishing date: 8 July 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
VIENNA, 8 July 2010- Combating illegal drugs and drug trafficking is an essential element of the fight against terrorism and organized crime, said Serik Baymaganbetov, the Interior Minister of Kazakhstan, to the participants of an OSCE...
Tajikistan is an important contributor to the security of the OSCE region, says OSCE Chairperson
Publishing date: 19 May 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
DUSHANBE, 19 May 2010- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's State Secretary and Foreign Minister Kanat Saudabayev today stressed the importance of Tajikistan for the OSCE in his meetings with Tajik President Rahmon and Foreign Minister Zarifi...
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office reiterates engagement with Afghanistan as key priority for Kazakh Chairmanship
Publishing date: 26 February 2010
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
ASTANA, 26 February 2010. The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, State Secretary and Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Kanat Saudabayev made the following statement on Afghanistan today: