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Albanian School of Magistrates, OSCE Presence strengthen SPAK and Special Court investigative and adjudicating techniques

Publishing date: 8 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Rule of law
On 7 and 8 November 2024, the School of Magistrates, in close co-operation with the OSCE Presence in Albania, organized a training on investigation and adjudication of criminal offences related to public procurement.

OSCE Presence and Secretariat support Albanian authorities to foster international co-operation to combat organized crime and illicit financial activity

Publishing date: 7 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania, Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, Transnational Threats Department
What we do: Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
From 4 to 7 November 2024, prosecutors of the Special Structure against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) and high officials of the Albanian State Police conducted a study visit to Italy focused on operational aspects of financial investigations.

OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina Advances Gender-Inclusive Policing in Small Arms Control Through IT Equipment Provision

Publishing date: 5 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Arms control, Gender equality, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
Today, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) marked a significant milestone in its ongoing initiative to strengthen gender representation in law enforcement through the provision of IT equipment to the Police Women’s Network Association and the RS Ministry of Interior Women’s Network (RS WPON).

OSCE Presence in Albania enhances collaboration with Albanian Prosecutors and State Police to combat human trafficking

Publishing date: 1 November 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Border management, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Good governance, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
The OSCE Presence in Albania has strengthened efforts in the fight against human trafficking by organizing a series of six local-level meetings with prosecutors and police officers throughout September and October 2024. The meetings aimed to address challenges in investigating and prosecuting human

Training on Preventing and Combating Illegal Trade in Art, Cultural Goods and Archaeological Artifacts concluded in Mostar

Publishing date: 31 October 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Border management, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission), in co-operation with the Center against Trafficking in Works of Art (CPKU) and the Agency for Education and Professional Training Mostar (AEPTM), organized a three-day training on combatting illicit trafficking in cultural property in BiH for representatives and experts from law enforcement agencies, the Prosecutor’s Office of BiH, cultural ministries, academia, and NGOs.

Assistance from the OSCE Presence in Albania helps enhance informant management for Albanian law enforcement bodies

Publishing date: 23 October 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Arms control, Combating trafficking in human beings, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Countering terrorism, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
From 21 to 23 October 2024, the OSCE Presence in Albania conducted a comprehensive three-day training course focused on Informant Management, specifically designed for the Albanian State Police Informant Management Unit. This initiative also welcomed participation from representatives of the

OSCE Mission to BiH Organized Training on Good and Proactive Criminal Investigations

Publishing date: 21 October 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Rule of law
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission), in co-operation with the Cantonal Prosecutor’s Office of Hercegovina Neretva Canton (HNC), organized a training for the police officials of the HNC Ministry of Interior on “Good and Proactive Investigations”. The training aimed to enhance the quality of criminal investigations and foster stronger co-operation, co-ordination, and communication between police officials and prosecutors.