News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Better protection for Children and Survivors of Gender Based Violence
Publishing date: 20 November 2025
A newly refurbished and fully equipped child-friendly and victim-centered interview room was inaugurated today at the Sector for Internal Affairs in Bitola, providing a safe, private, and trauma-informed space for conducting sensitive interviews with victims and witnesses, including children. This
OSCE training empowers young experts from Central Asia, South-East Europe and Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation regions in inclusive project design and digital research
Publishing date: 19 November 2025
From 14 to 17 November, the OSCE Secretariat, in partnership with the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, gathered 26 young experts from Central Asia, South-East Europe and Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation regions for a dynamic four-day seminar in Bishkek. The activity was also supported by the Embassy
OSCE training empowers young experts from Central Asia, South-East Europe and Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation regions in inclusive project design and digital research
Publishing date: 18 November 2025
From 14 to 17 November, the OSCE Secretariat, in partnership with the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, gathered 26 young experts from Central Asia, South-East Europe and Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation regions for a dynamic four-day seminar in Bishkek. The activity was also supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Young experts strengthen professional skills in field of peace and security at OSCE training course
Publishing date: 14 November 2025
From 11 to 13 November, the OSCE Secretariat together with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) jointly organized an in-person training course in Vienna for 26 members of the OSCE Pool of Young Experts on professional competencies in the field of peace and security with a focus on negotiations.
The OSCE Special Representative on Youth, Peace and Security Mr. Santeri Leinonen Visited Kyrgyz Republic to Strengthen Youth Engagement
Publishing date: 8 November 2025
Bishkek, 5 November 2025 — The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative on Youth, Peace and Security, Mr. Santeri Leinonen, visited Bishkek on 4–5 November to engage with national authorities, youth organizations, and academic institutions advancing the youth, peace, and security agenda
OSCE Roundtable in Tashkent Shows How Media Literacy Can Shield Youth from Radicalization
Publishing date: 7 November 2025
A regional OSCE roundtable that took place on 4-5 November in Tashkent demonstrated how media literacy can actively prevent youth radicalization and violent extremism. Journalists, civil society actors, and experts shared practical approaches – from counter-narratives to AI-driven tools – that help
OSCE Special Representative on Youth, Peace and Security visits Tashkent to promote youth dialogue and cooperation
Publishing date: 7 November 2025
5 – 6 November 2025, Santeri Leinonen, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Youth, Peace and Security, visited Tashkent to deepen dialogue on the positive, active and inclusive role of young people in the efforts towards sustainable peace and security. During a full day of