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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Joint statement of Personal Representatives of OSCE Chairman-in-Office on Tolerance and Non-discrimination on recent Hamas attacks on Israel
Publishing date: 14 October 2023
SKOPJE/VIENNA, 14 October 2023- Rabbi Andrew Baker, Personal Representative on Combating Anti-Semitism, Associate Professor Dr. Regina Polak, Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Combating Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination, made the following statement:
OSCE Chairman-in-Office Osmani concludes visit to Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 10 October 2023
ASHGABAT, 10 October 2023 — The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani, concluded his visit to Turkmenistan yesterday. Throughout his meetings, he discussed ongoing challenges in the OSCE region and the more effective use of OSCE tools in supporting Turkmenistan’s reform path.
OSCE Chairman-in-Office calls for immediate humanitarian support to Karabakh Armenians and international involvement amid humanitarian crisis
Publishing date: 6 October 2023
SKOPJE, 6 October – OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani, expressing serious concerns, calls for increased international support and humanitarian relief for the over 100,000 Karabakh Armenians that have found refuge in the Republic of Armenia. Humanitarian needs must remain the top priority and the international donor community should continue to actively demonstrate solidarity and responsibility sharing to assist Armenia as its government responds to this unfolding humanitarian crisis.
Democracy and human rights must be at the heart of renewed dialogue, OSCE leaders say
Publishing date: 2 October 2023
WARSAW, 2 October 2023 – Building on strong partnerships and returning to genuine dialogue are key to overcoming challenges to human rights and democracy. This was the main message from OSCE leaders today at the opening of a major human rights conference to discuss the condition of human rights and freedoms across the 57 states of the region.
OSCE Chairpersonship of North Macedonia convenes reinforced meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council
Publishing date: 26 September 2023
OSCE Chairpersonship of North Macedonia convenes reinforced meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council
OSCE Chairman-in-Office Osmani calls for de-escalation and return to dialogue after meeting Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Azerbaijan
Publishing date: 20 September 2023
OSCE Chairman-in-Office Osmani calls for de-escalation and return to dialogue after meeting Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Azerbaijan
Inclusive economic growth and sustainable development took centre stage at OSCE 2023 Prague Forum on the Economic and Environmental Dimension
Publishing date: 15 September 2023
VIENNA/PRAGUE, 15 September 2023 – Promoting security and stability across the OSCE region through sustainable development and inclusive economic growth were in focus at the 2023 Forum on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE, which took place in Prague from 14 to 15 September.