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OSCE trains Azerbaijani officials on protecting human rights in counter-terrorism
Publishing date: 28 February 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
What we do: Human rights, Countering terrorism, Tolerance and non-discrimination
BAKU, 28 February 2007- An OSCE training course for senior officials on the protection of human rights in counter-terrorism strategies started in Baku today. The training programme has also been conducted in Austria, Serbia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
OSCE Mission and UN refugee agency organize meeting to encourage uniform implementation of Croatia's Law on Foreigners
Publishing date: 27 February 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
OPATIJA, 27 February 2007- The Head of the OSCE Mission to Croatia, Ambassador Jorge Fuentes, called today for uniform implementation of the Law on Foreigners to help those who had the status of permanent residing foreigners in Croatia in 1991...
OSCE Chairman says work of Minorities Commissioner crucial for stability in OSCE countries
Publishing date: 14 February 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
MADRID, 14 February 2007- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, welcomed today the work of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Rolf Ekeus, which he described as "crucial for stability...
OSCE Mission, Interior Ministry say efficient measures needed to curb hate-crimes in Croatia
Publishing date: 23 January 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
What we do: Policing, Tolerance and non-discrimination
ZAGREB, 23 January 2007- Adequate criminal legislation would ensure the efficiency of law enforcement and enable judicial authorities to swiftly react to hate crime incidents, said participants at an OSCE-organized meeting in Zagreb today...
OSCE Chairman meets NGOs, says promoting diversity crucial
Publishing date: 11 January 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
VIENNA, 11 January 2007- The OSCE Chairman Miguel Angel Moratinos, told non-governmental organizations today that promoting diversity and participation in pluralistic societies will be a priority of his chairmanship. "Diversity...
OSCE Mission to Skopje encourages passage of anti-discrimination legislation
Publishing date: 19 December 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
SKOPJE, 19 December 2006- The need to enact anti-discrimination legislation was discussed at an OSCE-supported meeting in Skopje today. Participants at the event, supported by the OSCE Mission to Skopje...
Head of OSCE mission encourages churches in Croatia to support return and integration of refugees
Publishing date: 18 December 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
KISTANJE, 18 December 2006- Ambassador Jorge Fuentes, the head of the OSCE Mission to Croatia, today encouraged the Catholic and Orthodox Churches in Croatia to organize joint events to foster reconciliation and support the return of Serb refugees...