Our work

The OSCE works for stability, peace and democracy, serving more than a billion people in its region. It does this through political dialogue on shared commitments and through practical work on the ground that makes a lasting difference. Our activities cover a wide range of security issues and are implemented by OSCE field operations and projects across the Organization’s entire region.

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The OSCE in action

23 fields of work

The OSCE's work is based on a multidimensional security concept, encompassing 23 fields of work that are implemented through concrete activities throughout the OSCE region.

Fields of our work

Programmes and projects

Voluntary contributions

The OSCE supports its participating States with the implementation of projects that have an impact in the wider region, including by providing them with technical assistance.

Programmes and projects

Partnerships

Beyond the OSCE

The OSCE co-operates with a large number of international, regional and sub-regional organizations, among them the United Nations, the European Union and the Council of Europe.

Partnerships

Presence on the ground

12 field operations

OSCE field operations are a key instrument of conflict prevention, civilian crisis management and peacebuilding. Learn more about the concept and view all active and former OSCE field operations.

Field operations

Meetings and conferences

Security through dialogue

Field operations, institutions and the Secretariat organize meetings and conferences across the OSCE region, on topics in the politico-military, economic and environmental, and human dimensions.

Meetings