News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Redress for victims vital to heal physical and psychological wounds of torture, OSCE human rights head says
Publishing date: 26 June 2023
WARSAW, 26 June 2023 – For victims to overcome the profound impact of torture on their lives, ensuring their right to redress and all it entails is crucial, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.
Long-term refugee integration policies needed to strengthen our societies, OSCE human rights office says
Publishing date: 20 June 2023
WARSAW, 20 June 2023 – By making refugee integration a priority as a long-term and sustainable response to forced migration, we support refugees in their journey to rebuild their lives and foster inclusive societies that strengthen the fabric of our communities, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said on the occasion of World Refugee Day.
Montenegro’s parliamentary elections pluralistic and well-run but legal reform still needed, international observers say
Publishing date: 12 June 2023
PODGORICA, 12 June 2023 – Montenegro’s early parliamentary elections were competitive and voters were offered a wide range of choices, but the process was weakened by legislative shortcomings as well as divisive campaign rhetoric and a polarized media environment, international observers said in a statement today.
Czech Republic’s 2023 presidential election: OSCE/ODIHR election expert team final report
Publishing date: 9 June 2023
The 2023 presidential election in the Czech Republic offered voters a wide variety of choices across the political spectrum. The overall campaign, both offline and online, was competitive but divisive, and voters could make an informed choice in both rounds. Campaign coverage was extensive in both
ODIHR opens election observation mission to Uzbekistan
Publishing date: 8 June 2023
Tashkent, 8 June 2023- The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an election observation mission for the 9 July early presidential election in Uzbekistan, following an official invitation from the national authorities.
ODIHR presents final reports on the 2022 presidential and parliamentary elections in France
Publishing date: 8 June 2023
Election experts from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) presented final reports on France’s 2022 presidential and parliamentary elections in Paris from 5 to 7 June 2023. The experts discussed the report’s key findings and recommendations with government officials,
ODIHR presents recommendations on improving the legislative process in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 5 June 2023
ODIHR presents recommendations on improving the legislative process in Bosnia Herzegovina Making use of recommendations developed by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) to improve the lawmaking process in Bosnia and Herzegovina and ensure that it complies with human