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OSCE media freedom representative deplores latest imprisonments of journalists for defamation in Azerbaijan, calls for urgent reform

Publishing date: 14 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation, Democratization, Human rights, Media freedom and development, Rule of law, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 14 October 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Miklos Haraszti condemned today recent criminal defamation trials in Azerbaijan which resulted in the conviction of five journalists, with two receiving prison sentences...

Max van der Stoel award 2009 presented to Ukrainian NGO from Crimea

Publishing date: 14 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
What we do: National minority issues
THE HAGUE, 14 October 2009- The Dutch Minister for European Affairs, Frans Timmermans, presented the 2009 Max van der Stoel Award to the IDC, a non-governmental organization from Crimea, Ukraine, today...

OSCE press freedom official offers Russian authorities co-operation on media freedom

Publishing date: 12 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Decriminalization of defamation, Human rights, Media freedom and development, Media freedom on the internet, Media laws, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 12 October 2009- Miklos Haraszti, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, said today he has offered Russian authorities the co-operation of his office to tackle media freedom problems...

Transport matters in focus at OSCE meeting in Astana

Publishing date: 12 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Border management
ASTANA, 12 October 2009- A conference to prepare for the 18th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum opened today in Astana with 170 participants discussing how to promote good governance at border crossings, and improve land transportation security...

OSCE Mission, police launch campaign against begging by children in Kosovo

Publishing date: 9 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights, Policing
PRISHTINE/PRISTINA, 9 October 2009- The OSCE Mission in Kosovo and the police launched a campaign today to inform people about children's rights and reduce begging by children...

Regional organizations should co-ordinate actions more closely to tackle terrorism, says OSCE anti-terrorism chief

Publishing date: 8 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism
WASHINGTON, 8 October 2009- Enhanced diplomacy is one of the best "insurance policies" against terrorism in the long run, the Head of the OSCE's Action against Terrorism Unit said today...

OSCE Centre promotes sharing of best practices to combat human trafficking

Publishing date: 7 October 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
ASHGABAT, 7 October 2009- Four Turkmenistan representatives discussed effective measures in the fight against human trafficking during a study visit to Ukraine that ends today...