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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
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Education, Good governance, Youth
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 Presence helps Albania strengthen fight against money laundering and corruption
Publishing date: 31 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Economic activities, Good governance, Policing
Prosecutors, investigators and law enforcement officials from across Albania came together in Lalëz on 29–30 October 2025 for a two-day training on anti-money laundering and anti-corruption measures. Organized by the OSCE Presence, the course aimed to strengthen Albania’s institutional and operational capacities to investigate complex financial crimes.
Building the Next Chapter: Uzbekistan Concludes National Consultations on the draft 2026–2030 National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security
Publishing date: 31 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan
What we do: Human rights, Good governance, Gender equality, Rule of law
On 24 October 2025, concluding national discussions on the draft National Action Plan for 2026–2030 on the Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security were jointly organized by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, the National Center of the
OSCE Head of Mission Visits Travnik and Zenica
Publishing date: 29 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Education, Good governance, Rule of law
The Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Rick Holtzapple, visited Central Bosnia Canton and Zenica-Doboj Canton to strengthen co-operation with relevant stakeholders.
OSCE Head Visits Canton 10 and Una-Sana Canton, Discusses Governance, Anti-Corruption, and Reconciliation
Publishing date: 23 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Rick Holtzapple, conducted a two-day visit to Canton 10 and Una-Sana Canton, meeting with various political leaders, local government officials, civil society actors, and community representatives. The visit reinforced the Mission’s commitment to supporting good governance, democratic processes, the rule of law, human rights, and trust-building efforts across Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH Visits Goražde and Foča
Publishing date: 14 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Education, Good governance, Rule of law
FOČA/GORAŽDE, 14 October 2025 – The Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ambassador Rick Holtzapple, visited Goražde and Foča today to engage with key political and institutional stakeholders. The visit underscored the continued support of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Second Round of the Consultative Mechanism Strengthens Partnerships and Defines Co-operation Priorities for 2026
Publishing date: 10 October 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Bishkek, 10 October 2025 — The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) held the second round of the Consultative Mechanism in a hybrid format at the Novotel Hotel and online. The event brought together representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, government agencies,