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OSCE, Gender Centre of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina launch video to promote women’s political participation
Publishing date: 30 September 2014
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Elections, Gender equality
SARAJEVO, 30 September 2014- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Gender Centre of the Government of the Federation of BiH launched a short video today to highlight the urgent need for women to have stronger representation in political life.
OSCE invites political parties to sign Gender Equality Pledge ahead of 2014 elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 9 May 2014
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes today's release of the Gender Equality Pledge for Political Parties by the BiH Gender Equality Agency. The pledge will be open for all political parties in BiH to sign ahead of the 2014 general elections...
OSCE partners with gender institutions to further promote gender equality in BiH
Publishing date: 1 April 2014
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina signed a memorandum of understanding on 1 April 2014 in Sarajevo with the BiH Gender Equality Agency to support a project on promoting gender equality among political parties and increasing the visibility and skills of women candidates...
OSCE Mission Head highlights role and responsibility of men as gender equality advocates in BiH
Publishing date: 12 December 2013
Fletcher M. Burton, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, speaking at a conference in Sarajevo on 12 December 2013, said that equality of women and men is vital to peace, democracy and prosperity, and men have a role to play in fostering this principle...
OSCE welcomes decision to establish new Assembly Commissions in Brcko District on gender, anti-corruption and youth
Publishing date: 25 September 2013
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Good governance, Gender equality, Rule of law
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes today’s decision by the Brcko District Assembly to establish new Commissions to address issues of gender equality, anti-corruption and youth...
Legislative improvements, increased resources needed to protect women from violence in BiH, says OSCE Deputy Head of Mission
Publishing date: 21 November 2012
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Gender equality
SARAJEVO, 21 November 2012 – Stronger legal provisions backed up by adequate financial resources are needed to better protect women against violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, said the Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission, Nina Suomalainen today at a conference in Sarajevo...
OSCE Mission calls for commitment to women’s rights and gender equality
Publishing date: 8 March 2012
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Gender equality
SARAJEVO, 8 March 2012 – On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Fletcher M. Burton stressed today the need to step up efforts to promote rights of women and gender equality...