nat Head of OSCE Mission to Skopje calls for harmony and co-existence on the occasion of International Roma Day By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:49:14 +0000 SKOPJE, 7 April 2016 - Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje Nina Suomalainen today congratulated the Roma community in the country ahead of the International Roma Day on 8 April, and expressed her wish for harmony and co-existence amongst all communities. “International Roma Day is not just about celebrating Roma culture, it is a day when societies should look into the everyday challenges Roma people face in all areas of life.” said Suomalainen. “The Mission commends the efforts of national institutions, as well as other initiatives aiming at investing in the Roma community so that Roma women are guaranteed equal rights, Roma youth are equipped with employable skills and all Roma children complete mainstream education. “Let me highlight that cohesion amongst communities and particularly the inclusion of Roma is not a task for the government only but a task for all citizens. I encourage the state authorities to work together in order to achieve the goals set in the adopted National Strategy for Roma,” she concluded.Related StoriesOSCE Mission to Skopje supports face recognition on-site training for border police officersOSCE Mission to Skopje organizes two-day workshop on multi-ethnic policingOSCE Mission to Skopje organizes a roundtable on the role of women in community safety Full Article OSCE Mission to Skopje Roma and Sinti issues South-Eastern Europe Press release
nat OSCE Mission to Skopje organizes workshop for national Police Union on countering gender-based discrimination By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:58:08 +0000 Ioanna Lachana, OSCE Mission to Skopje Mirvete Islam, OSCE Mission to Skopje The OSCE Mission to Skopje on 28 June 2016 launched a two-day workshop for 22 members of the Police Union on countering gender-based discrimination with the aim of advancing the position of women in police services and increasing gender sensitivity among police officers. The workshop focused on areas of gender-based discrimination in employment, education, health and family, explaining what gender inequality is and how it is addressed in international and domestic legislation and in practice. Participants will learn how to identify harassment and sexual harassment as forms of discrimination, as well as workplace bullying. The legal protection, prevention and measures against such bullying will be illustrated through real cases. This workshop is part of the Mission’s programme to support the democratization of the Police and is in line with the Mission’s efforts to encourage gender equality in all segments of society.Related StoriesOSCE Mission to Skopje organizes two-day workshop on multi-ethnic policingOSCE Mission to Skopje organises workshop on hate crime for police managersOSCE Mission to Skopje supports roundtable discussion on the role of women in creating safer communities Full Article OSCE Mission to Skopje Gender equality Policing South-Eastern Europe News
nat OSCE co-organizes meeting on implementing international human rights recommendations in Kazakhstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:56:36 +0000 Colin McCullough, OSCE Programme Office in Astana Some 40 national experts took part in a meeting organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Astana and the Charter for Human Rights Public Foundation in Almaty, Kazakhstan on 13 July 2016, on implementing human rights recommendations from UN bodies. Having reviewed and analysed the recommendations, participants drafted a set of performance indicators to ensure a consistent assessment methodology. There was particular attention on the mandate of national human rights institutions, fundamental freedoms, reported cases of torture and the principle of non-discrimination. A set of recommendations to relevant institutions will be developed as a result of the event. The event was held as part of a project on supporting the development of human rights indicators and improving performance assessments of how international standards are implemented in the country.Related StoriesOSCE promotes ‘green’ women’s entrepreneurship in rural areas of KazakhstanOSCE supports water co-operation in southern KazakhstanOSCE Programme Office concludes series of training seminars on National Preventive Mechanism Implementation in Kazakhstan Full Article OSCE Programme Office in Astana Human rights Central Asia News
nat OSCE concludes series of training seminars on implementing the National Preventive Mechanism in Kazakhstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Aug 2016 06:44:07 +0000 257391 Colin McCullough, OSCE Programme Office in Astana The OSCE Programme Office in Astana concluded a series of two-day training seminars for some 100 members of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) against Torture on 2 August 2016 in Aktobe, Western Kazakhstan. From May to August 2016, participants were trained in Pavlodar, Almaty, Astana and Aktobe on practical aspects of the NPM’s implementation. The training seminars aimed at increasing the transparency and effectiveness of the Mechanism in monitoring, reporting and conducting preventive visits at detention facilities. National experts discussed with the NPM members the working procedures and methodology, challenges in fulfilling human rights obligations and ethical aspects in line with national and international anti-torture standards. Special emphasis was placed on the necessary co-operation between NPM and the law-enforcement sector. The set of seminars was organized in partnership with the Ombudsman’s Office of Kazakhstan and the Regional Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and is part of the Office’s long-standing commitment to reinforce the NPM and promote the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture.Related StoriesOSCE promotes ‘green’ women’s entrepreneurship in rural areas of KazakhstanOSCE supports water co-operation in southern KazakhstanOSCE Programme Office concludes series of training seminars on National Preventive Mechanism Implementation in Kazakhstan Full Article OSCE Programme Office in Astana Human rights Rule of law Central Asia News
nat OSCE supports public discussions on natural resources management in southern Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Jul 2016 11:04:23 +0000 BISHKEK, 22 July 2016 – Three public discussions on the regulatory legal acts regarding the use of natural resources and environmental protection are being organized from 19 July to 27 July 2016 by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and the local Aarhus Centre in the districts of Toktogul, Aksy and Kadamjay in southern Kyrgyzstan. The discussions are gathering representatives of environmental services, the local authorities, village- and district-level state administrations, local council deputies and public organizations, to exchange ideas on environmental problems and discuss how to address them through active public scrutiny. “Local stakeholders should be aware of the environmental legislation upfront. This will help them to prevent conflict arising from the use of natural resources,” said Dmitry Prudtskikh, Environmental Officer at the OSCE Centre. “I am glad to see that the Aarhus Centre in Osh has established a platform for communication between governmental, public and private structures, with the support of the OSCE.” Kanybek Isabaev, Director of the Aarhus Centre in Osh, said: “For several years, we have been disseminating information to the public and our partners on the legislation regarding environmental protection, the rational use of natural resources, and subsoil and environmental safety in our country. It is very significant that citizens can participate in decision-making in the area of ecology, a sphere that is becoming increasingly important in Kyrgyzstan.” During the discussions, participants will gain knowledge on issues of environmental protection, public access to environmental information, the normative legal acts of the Kyrgyz Republic on ecology and the basic principles of the Aarhus Convention. The event was organized as part of the OSCE Centre's project on promoting environmental security through dialogue and enhanced disaster risk reduction.Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Environmental activities Central Asia Press release
nat OSCE Project Co-ordinator lights up central Tashkent with 20 solar-powered street lamps By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:49:50 +0000 TASHKENT, 29 July 2016 - A central area of Tashkent is to be lit by 20 autonomous street light systems fully powered by solar energy as part of a pilot project officially launched today by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan. The Co-ordinator is supporting the host country in the area of green economy policies, including the analysis of costs and benefits in using environmentally-friendly and sustainable systems in street lighting and urban planning. Senior Project Officer at the OSCE Project Co-ordinator Hans-Ullrich Ihm said that urban street lighting powered by solar energy is one of many possibilities that contribute to preserving our environment by reducing the consumption of fossil fuel and emissions. He added that the Project Co-ordinator strives to support the government in implementing policies advocating for such technologies.Related StoriesOSCE launches training seminar for Uzbek journalists on human traffickingOSCE promotes implementation of effective traffic safety measures in UzbekistanOSCE-supported training course in Uzbekistan focuses on addressing and preventing human trafficking in the tourism sector Full Article OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan Environmental activities Central Asia Press release
nat OSCE concludes series of training seminars on implementing the National Preventive Mechanism in Kazakhstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Aug 2016 06:44:07 +0000 257391 Colin McCullough, OSCE Programme Office in Astana The OSCE Programme Office in Astana concluded a series of two-day training seminars for some 100 members of the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) against Torture on 2 August 2016 in Aktobe, Western Kazakhstan. From May to August 2016, participants were trained in Pavlodar, Almaty, Astana and Aktobe on practical aspects of the NPM’s implementation. The training seminars aimed at increasing the transparency and effectiveness of the Mechanism in monitoring, reporting and conducting preventive visits at detention facilities. National experts discussed with the NPM members the working procedures and methodology, challenges in fulfilling human rights obligations and ethical aspects in line with national and international anti-torture standards. Special emphasis was placed on the necessary co-operation between NPM and the law-enforcement sector. The set of seminars was organized in partnership with the Ombudsman’s Office of Kazakhstan and the Regional Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and is part of the Office’s long-standing commitment to reinforce the NPM and promote the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture.Related StoriesOSCE launches series of training seminars on National Preventive Mechanism in KazakhstanOSCE supports training seminar on torture prevention in KazakhstanOSCE Programme Office supports training for defence lawyers in Kazakhstan on the new criminal procedure legislation Full Article OSCE Programme Office in Astana Human rights Rule of law Central Asia News
nat Accountability crucial to preventing future crimes against humanity, says President of the International Criminal Court at OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 09:17:35 +0000 VIENNA, 16 June 2016 – Accountability is crucial to preventing future crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide, said President of the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Silvia Fernandez de Gurmendi as she addressed the 823d meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) on Wednesday in Vienna. Fernandez emphasized that the current security challenges are staggering in their numbers and complexity. “The world is facing destabilizing conflicts around the globe which include not only deliberate acts of violence against the physical security and well-being of civilians, but also deliberate attacks against their cultures and identities,” she said. “This demands a multi-faceted response from the international community to stop violence in the short-term, but also sustainable conflict resolution in the long-term.” Fernandez stressed the importance of justice in preventing future crimes and the necessity of building the capacity of national jurisdictions. The ICC can exercise jurisdiction over crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide but it is complementary and not intended to replace national systems, she noted. “Capacity building of national jurisdictions is essential. The OSCE has played a role - especially in the former Yugoslavia - and can also make contributions through supporting the rule of law and democratic institutions,” Fernandez said. Ambassador Adam Bugajski of Poland, the OSCE participating State currently chairing the FSC, said: “In paragraph 30 of the Code of Conduct we committed ourselves, inter alia, to ensure that armed forces personnel are aware they are individually accountable under national and international law for their actions."Related StoriesOSCE Forum for Security Co-operation: Modernizing the Vienna Document and strong CSBMs are key responses to security challengesGender equality in the military enhances security for all, say participants of joint OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation-Permanent Council meetingMongolia hosts OSCE conference on the role of armed and security forces in democratic societies Full Article Forum for Security Co-operation Conflict prevention and resolution Reform and cooperation in the security sector Press release
nat OSCE supports training of 16 National Points of Contact on implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1540 By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Jul 2016 13:10:53 +0000 250516 Communication and Media Relations Section National Points of Contact from 16 OSCE participating States on implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their components were familiarized with countries’ commitments stemming from this Resolution, at a training session co-organized by the OSCE from 28 June to 1 July 2016 in Kaliningrad, in the Russian Federation. A National Point of Contact from Chile – an observer State – also took part. The session was hosted by the Government of the Russian Federation, and conducted in partnership with the UN Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific (UNRCPD) and the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). Welcoming the participants on behalf of Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, an official of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that “the efficiency of the UN Security Council Resolution 1540 can be guaranteed only through its full implementation by all countries”, and by encouraging close and constructive co-operation between all parties. Robin Mossinkoff, the Head of the Forum for Security Cooperation Support Unit, said: “The OSCE has been supporting the network of OSCE National Points of Contact on implementing Resolution 1540 with annual meetings since 2014, and appreciates the Russian Federation’s initiative to hold this year’s annual meeting in format of a training session.” Participants were provided with an overview of the international non-proliferation regimes and instruments. They discussed the national legislative and regulatory framework, enforcement of legislation with regard to export and border controls, transshipment, illicit trafficking and brokering control as well as the role of the Points of Contact in supporting the development and implementation of these measures. Anton Martyniuk, the UNRCPD Coordinator of the project, noted that establishing Points of Contact and fostering their operation is a solid contribution to implementing Resolution 1540 at the national, regional and international levels. Participants also visited a border crossing point to learn more about the work of a commodity identification centre. The training course was organized as part of the joint UNODA-OSCE project on facilitating the regional implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540. UNRCPD and the OSCE organized the course in co-operation with the 1540 Committee and its Group of Experts.Related StoriesCivil society dialogue and mediation processes North and South of Mediterranean region in focus of OSCE-supported workshop and discussions in MadridIntelligence-led policing in focus of OSCE Annual Police Experts Meeting in ViennaHead of OSCE Strategic Police Matters Unit addresses UN Chiefs of Police Summit in New York Full Article Secretariat Conflict prevention and resolution Reform and cooperation in the security sector News
nat OSCE Project Co-ordinator to assist Ukraine in strengthening democratic control of defence and security sectors By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Jul 2016 11:08:03 +0000 KYIV, 15 July 2016 – The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine today opened a new sphere of project assistance to Ukraine – improving democratic control of defence and security sectors – with a presentation of international experience and best practices at a conference in Kyiv. The event, co-organized with the Parliament and the Ministry of Defence, brought together more than 120 parliamentarians, military and civilian representatives of various ministries, experts, and civil society activists to learn about the basic principles in this area, as well as practical examples from other countries. During the conference, the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security and the OSCE Security Sector Governance and Reform Guidelines were presented. Ukrainian translations of these documents can be found at www.osce.org/fsc/41355 and www.osce.org/uk/secretariat/253156, respectively. The participants discussed in detail the national models of parliamentary and civic control over the defence sectors of Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, and Norway. “The ability of Parliament, and of society at large, to exercise control over its security services is a true litmus test for democracy and rule of law,” said Jeffrey Erlich, Senior Project Officer at the OSCE Project Co-ordinator’s Office. “Such oversight contributes to a much more effective security sector by rooting out corruption, and by strengthening the bond between society and the armed forces.” Igor Dolgov, Deputy Minister of Defence, said: “For me there is no question of whether it is possible to simultaneously deal with current crisis and implement reforms in defense sectors, including strengthening mechanisms of democratic control over armed forces. It is needed and it is already happening.” Until the end of the year, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator will provide expertise in developing a concept paper and implementation plan for democratic oversight; assist in promoting dialogue between the military, parliamentarians, experts and civic activists; and contribute to raising awareness among the public by publishing relevant online resources. Further assistance efforts will continue after 2016. In partnering with the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DCAF), the project will also draw on their expertise.Related StoriesOSCE Project Co-ordinator promotes best practices of democratic control over defence and security sector in UkraineOSCE Project Co-ordinator to mark 20 years of Ukraine’s constitution with discussion on constitutional reformOSCE Project Co-ordinator trains new Ukrainian neighbourhood police Full Article OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine Reform and cooperation in the security sector Eastern Europe Press release
nat Awards for promoting universal rights in Armenia presented by OSCE and international partners By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 12:47:13 +0000 248486 Gohar Avagyan, OSCE Office in Yerevan Armenia’s civil rights activists, government officials, representatives of media and civil society were presented with awards in recognition of their outstanding efforts to promote human rights, rule of law, government reforms and free speech in the country on 23 June 2016 in Yerevan. Established in 2012, the Universal Rights Awards Ceremony was the first initiative to highlight contributions of state and civil society representatives in promoting human rights organized by joint efforts of international community. Argo Avakov, Head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan, presented the Woman of Courage Award to Jemma Hasratyan, the founder and president of the Armenian Association of Women with University Education. “The OSCE is pleased to present this award to Jemma Hasratyan, a highly active and well-respected public figure who has tirelessly sought to enhance women’s role in society and promote equal rights and equal opportunities for men and women in Armenia," said Avakov. Citizen Observers Initiative received the Freedom Defender Award for their outstanding contribution to the electoral transparency and the establishment of rule of law and the Photolure news agency was given the Media Excellence award for journalistic professionalism and commitment in the coverage of public protests against electricity price increase in summer of 2015. First Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Development Vache Terteryan was presented with Government Reformer Award for his commitment and leadership which have been crucial in the implementation of the local governance reform in Armenia. Zaruhi Batoyan, who received the Promoting Inclusion Award, was acknowledged for her commitment to creating equal opportunities for people with disabilities and significant contribution in ensuring that disabled individuals and their families are not segregated. The newly introduced Promoting Justice of All Award was presented to a judge from the Lori District Court, Narine Hovakimyan, in recognition of her courageous efforts to ensure independent judiciary in Armenia. The Universal Rights Award Ceremony was co-organized by the OSCE Office in Yerevan, the United States Embassy, the Delegation of the European Union to Armenia, the British Embassy, Council of Europe’s Office in Yerevan and the United Nations Armenia Office.Related StoriesOSCE enhances legal and human rights education in ArmeniaOSCE Office in Yerevan presents awards to best women entrepreneurs in ArmeniaOSCE promotes unified application of law and predictability of justice in Armenia Full Article OSCE Office in Yerevan Human rights South Caucasus News
nat Restrictions on foreign broadcasters in Moldova breach international standards on media freedom, OSCE Representative says By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:02:04 +0000 VIENNA, 13 July 2016 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today said that media laws under consideration by the Parliament in Moldova run counter to international standards on media freedom. On 7 July the Parliament adopted, in the first reading, three amendments to the Audio-visual Code of the Republic of Moldova. All three amendments aim to limit broadcasts in foreign languages or those originating from abroad. “It is counterproductive to try to limit speech through excessively restrictive legislation,” Mijatović wrote in a letter yesterday to the Chairperson of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, Andrian Candu. “In my view it seems excessive and may be ineffective.” The reasoning given for introducing the restrictive provisions banning broadcasts or rebroadcasts of certain content is that it originates from states that are neither members of the European Union, nor are parties to the European Convention on Transfrontier Television. “I trust that the draft laws will be carefully reviewed by the members of Parliament before being adopted in the second reading, ensuring that the regulation does not pose undue limits on free expression and free flow of information,” Mijatović said. The Representative also pointed to the recommendations of her Office’s non-paper “Propaganda and Freedom of the Media” published in 2015 (available at www.osce.org/fom/203926). The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media observes media developments in all 57 OSCE participating States. She provides early warning on violations of freedom of expression and media freedom and promotes full compliance with OSCE media freedom commitments. Learn more at www.osce.org/fom, Twitter: @OSCE_RFoM and on www.facebook.com/osce.rfom. Related StoriesOSCE Representative condemns incidents directed at journalists and independent voices in Bosnia and HerzegovinaOSCE Representative condemns murder of journalist Pavel Sheremet in UkraineRussia’s labeling of journalists as terrorists a threat to media freedom, OSCE Representative says Full Article Representative on Freedom of the Media OSCE Mission to Moldova Media laws Media freedom and development Eastern Europe Moldova Press release
nat Combating violent extremism through modern communication technologies discussed at OSCE–supported international conference in Kyrgyzstan By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Sat, 18 Jun 2016 05:53:41 +0000 ISSYK-KUL, Kyrgyzstan, 18 June 2016 – An-OSCE supported conference attended by some 100 participants from 20 countries on international co-operation in countering terrorist and extremist organizations through the use of modern communication technologies concluded today in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan. The three-day event was organized by Kyrgyz government and the Anti-Terrorist Centre of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) with support of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek and a local NGO, the Civil Initiative on Internet Policy Public Fund. Welcoming the participants, Kyrgyzstan’s President Almazbek Atambayev stated that there was a clear awareness in the country that extremism and terrorism cannot be resolved by force only. “It is extremely important for us that our country is an example of the search for new methods of work with the population and positive co-operation with religious leaders, in order to achieve the objective of sustainable secular development.” Manuel Marion Mainer, Senior Programme Officer at the Action against Terrorism Unit of the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, said: “We have to go beyond traditional approaches involving only the law enforcement and judiciary in the fight against crime. To prevent and counter terrorism effectively, we need collaboration among all state institutions and public authorities, as well as partnerships with civil society organizations and the businesses. Engaging youth and youth organizations is of paramount importance. The meeting was part of the OSCE Centre’s project on combatting terrorism and preventing violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism.Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Combating terrorism Central Asia Press release
nat OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President condemns suicide bombings at Ataturk International Airport By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 09:18:53 +0000 COPENHAGEN, 29 June 2016 – Following the suicide bombings yesterday at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul, killing at least 36, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Ilkka Kanerva (MP, Finland) issued the following statement: “I condemn in the strongest terms yesterday’s horrific suicide bombings at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul. This sort of indiscriminate violence against innocent civilians is absolutely unacceptable, and my deepest sympathies go out to the victims, their families, and the people and government of Turkey. “As the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly is set to gather in Tbilisi, Georgia, for its 25th Annual Session later this week, I urge all of us to recommit ourselves to building a more stable, secure and peaceful world, and to redouble our efforts to fighting terrorism in all its forms."Related StoriesOSCE PA human rights committee Chair Ignacio Sanchez Amor follows up on developments in TurkeyAssembly’s work on migration presented to OSCE ambassadors by Ad Hoc Committee Chair Lombardi at special Permanent CouncilOSCE PA human rights committee Chair Ignacio Sanchez Amor deplores the killing of journalist Pavel Sheremet, calls for exhaustive investigation Full Article Parliamentary Assembly Combating terrorism Press release
nat OSCE Centre signs long-term agreement on co-operation with Kyrgyz State Committee on National Security By feeds.osce.org Published On :: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 16:22:13 +0000 BISHKEK, 19 July 2016 – The OSCE Centre in Bishkek and the State Committee on National Security (SCNS) signed a long-term agreement with the aim of increasing co-operation to support the country's security sector. The signing of this agreement will expand and boost co-operation between the OSCE and the Kyrgyz government in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. It will also contribute to promoting joint efforts in combating internal and external threats with the aim of protecting peace and stability in the country and the region. “In recent years, due to the increasing threat of terrorism in the world and particularly in Central Asia, close co-operation between the OSCE and the SCNS in countering violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism is becoming an urgent task,” said Sergey Kapinos, Head of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek. “Signing of a long-term cooperation agreement is an important step towards addressing this issue. The OSCE Centre highly values co-operation with the SCNS, and expresses its great appreciation for collaboration and willingness to continue active co-operation in countering terrorist threats." Deputy Chairperson of the SCNS and Director of Anti-terrorism Centre (ATC) of the SCNS Rustam Mamasadykov highlighted the OSCE Centre’s significant contribution to the development and strengthening of democratic institutions, the rule of law, and its efforts to enhance the capacity of state authorities in effectively preventing and responding to terrorism and extremism. “Co-operation between SCNS and the OSCE Centre in Bishkek has resulted in significant counter-terrorism capacity building and the strengthening of the national security agencies and other relevant state agencies in responding to terrorist attacks,” said Mamasadykov. The OSCE Centre in Bishkek is also supporting the SCNS and the Kyrgyz government to carry out comprehensive security sector reform and in ensuring the implementation of the provisions of international treaties, UN Security Council resolutions, and OSCE decisions in the areas of defence, security and counter-terrorism.Related StoriesTo mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports public awareness raising campaignOSCE Centre in Bishkek supports summer school on topical issues of police reformOSCE Centre in Bishkek trains defence lawyers and prosecutors on right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention Full Article OSCE Centre in Bishkek Combating terrorism Central Asia Press release
nat Tokyo International Film Festival 2024: Godzilla Turns 70 By www.rogerebert.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:06:12 +0000 On an amazing event in Tokyo this year in celebration of Godzilla's 70ths birthday. Full Article Festivals & Awards
nat Rethinking national prosperity through institutions By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:00:00 +0700 Each autumn, a telephone call from Stockholm launches one or a few scholars to international fame with the bestowal of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences -- a process that Irving Wallace dramatised in his 1962 potboiler The Prize. Full Article
nat Manila: ‘No objection’ if Duterte surrenders to international court By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:51:00 +0700 MANILA - The Philippine government will not stand in the way if former president Rodrigo Duterte decides to surrender himself to the International Criminal Court (ICC), the office of the current president said on Wednesday. Full Article
nat Bangkok Post International Mini Marathon 2019 By www.bangkokpost.com Published On :: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 16:12:00 +0700 Thousand runners joined the Bangkok Post International Mini Marathon on Sunday. Full Article
nat Bluewater Destinations Video Series By feeds.thesailingchannel.tv Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 14:00:00 -0400 CLICK TO PLAY A Video Series with Michael Briant A 6-part video series by Michael Briant Join British bluewater sailor and TV Director, Michael Briant as he sails to exotic destinations from the Caribbean to Asia aboard his 1980 Moody 36 center cockpit sloop, Bambola. ******************************************** Available with a SailFlix.com subscription. Buy or Rent with Vimeo On Demand ******************************************* Begin your journey sailing from Trinidad to Panama, stopping at seldom visited locales in the southern Caribbean. Next, transit the Panama Canal into the Pacific and sail on to the remote Galapagos islands. Continue across the south Pacific to the Marquesas and Tuamotus. Then explore Tahiti, Bora Bora, and the Cook Islands of French Polynesia. Complete your south Pacific crossing by visiting Sydney, Australia then sailing north along the east coast through the Great Barrier Reef and around the top of Australia to Darwin. Finally, make a tropical 500 miles passage to West Timor, gateway to Indonesia and the Indian Ocean. Contemporary and Classic Sailing Documentaries and How-To Videos.Brought to you by TheSailingChannel.TV Click the icon below to watch. Full Article sports outdoors travel lifestyle sailing
nat Armand Trailer: Renate Reinsve Leads Norway’s Oscar Contender By thefilmstage.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:30:51 +0000 After her 2021 breakout in The Worst Person in the World, Renate Reinsve’s 2022 and 2023 seemed fairly quiet for the viewer, but she was working on no shortage of projects that finally saw the light of day this year. Following A Different Man, Handling the Undead, Another End, and Presumed Innocent, she leads Armand, […] The post Armand Trailer: Renate Reinsve Leads Norway’s Oscar Contender first appeared on The Film Stage. Full Article Trailers Armand
nat Bluewater Destinations Video Series By feeds.feedblitz.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 14:00:00 -0400 CLICK TO PLAY A Video Series with Michael Briant A 6-part video series by Michael Briant Join British bluewater sailor and TV Director, Michael Briant as he sails to exotic destinations from the Caribbean to Asia aboard his 1980 Moody 36 center cockpit sloop, Bambola. ******************************************** Available with a SailFlix.com subscription. Buy or Rent with Vimeo On Demand ******************************************* Begin your journey sailing from Trinidad to Panama, stopping at seldom visited locales in the southern Caribbean. Next, transit the Panama Canal into the Pacific and sail on to the remote Galapagos islands. Continue across the south Pacific to the Marquesas and Tuamotus. Then explore Tahiti, Bora Bora, and the Cook Islands of French Polynesia. Complete your south Pacific crossing by visiting Sydney, Australia then sailing north along the east coast through the Great Barrier Reef and around the top of Australia to Darwin. Finally, make a tropical 500 miles passage to West Timor, gateway to Indonesia and the Indian Ocean. Contemporary and Classic Sailing Documentaries and How-To Videos.Brought to you by TheSailingChannel.TV Click the icon below to watch. Full Article sports outdoors travel lifestyle sailing
nat Bahamas cruise capacity to swell with Nassau revamp, new Disney, Royal Caribbean and Carnival destinations By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 The Bahamas have lined up capacity to take in thousands more cruise passengers in the coming years with the planned development of private destinations for Disney, Carnival and Royal Caribbean as well as a soon-to-open overhaul of the port of Nassau. Full Article
nat Bills to kill Disney-Reedy Creek deal move to Senate, House floors By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:56:07 +0000 Proposals to void Disney’s last-minute development agreement with Reedy Creek are their way to the House and Senate floors. Full Article
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nat Florida Senate panel OKs Disney World monorail inspections By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:38:30 +0000 Disney World’s monorail system is poised to get state oversight as Gov. Ron DeSantis battles the theme park giant. Full Article
nat Jon Rahm wins 1st LIV Golf title; Jhonattan Vegas takes 3M Open to end drought By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jul 2024 22:45:34 +0000 The 29-year-old Spanish star is one seven LIV players in the Olympics next week at Le Golf National outside Paris. Full Article Golf Sports
nat GATORS PODCAST: Chaos consumes Gator Nation with Golden allegations, Napier endorsement (Ep. 255) By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:14 +0000 During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar discuss the craziest few days during their more than two decades covering Florida athletics. Full Article College Sports Latest Headlines Sports Florida Gators
nat Manatee Awareness Month: Florida’s sea cows coming to Blue Spring, other winter havens By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:28:23 +0000 November marks the 45th year for Manatee Awareness Month as well as the official start of manatee season, which runs from Nov. 15-March 31. During the winter season, hundreds of the gentle giants make their way into Florida's natural springs or power plant outflows as a way to keep warm. Full Article Environment Latest Headlines Local News News Outdoors Pets and Animals Things To Do
nat Cincinnati Bengals grab Miami Hurricanes cornerback DJ Ivey in seventh round By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Apr 2023 23:18:48 +0000 Ivey went to the Bengals with pick No. 246. Full Article
nat Boston Bruins, after setting NHL records for wins and points, get eliminated in the 1st round with a Game 7 OT loss By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 01 May 2023 02:42:22 +0000 The Boston Bruins set NHL records with 65 wins and 135 points in the regular season but became the second Presidents’ Trophy winner in five years to lose in the first round. Full Article
nat International Telecommunication Regulations - Melbourne - (WATTC-88) By www.itu.int Published On :: Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMT International Telecommunication Regulations - Melbourne - (WATTC-88)"These Final Acts incorporate International Telecommunication Regulations. The purpose of these Regulations is to establish general principles which relate to the provision and operation of international telecommunication services offered to the public as well as to the underlying international telecommunication transport means used to provide such services. These Regulations are also established with a view to facilitating global interconnection and interoperability of telecommunication facilities and to promoting the harmonious development and efficient operation of technical facilities, as well as the efficiency, usefulness and availability to the public of international telecommunication services. " Full Article
nat [ C.3 (03/93) ] - Instructions for international telecommunication services By www.itu.int Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 1993 00:00:00 GMT Instructions for international telecommunication services Full Article
nat [ C.2 (10/96) ] - Collection and dissemination of official service information By www.itu.int Published On :: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 00:00:00 GMT Collection and dissemination of official service information Full Article
nat [ C.3 (11/88) ] - Instructions for international telecommunication services By www.itu.int Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:16:00 GMT Instructions for international telecommunication services Full Article
nat Resolution 7 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Collaboration with the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission By www.itu.int Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:48:12 GMT Resolution 7 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Collaboration with the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission Full Article
nat Resolution 18 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Principles and procedures for the allocation of work to, and strengthening coordination and cooperation among, the ITU Radiocommunication, ITU Telecommunication Standardization and ITU Telecommunication Development Se By www.itu.int Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:55:11 GMT Resolution 18 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Principles and procedures for the allocation of work to, and strengthening coordination and cooperation among, the ITU Radiocommunication, ITU Telecommunication Standardization and ITU Telecommunication Development SectorsResolution 18 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Principles and procedures for the allocation of work to, and strengthening coordination and cooperation among, the ITU Radiocommunication, ITU Telecommunication Standardization and ITU Telecommunication Development Sectors Full Article
nat Resolution 20 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Procedures for allocation and management of international telecommunication numbering, naming, addressing and identification resources<br/> By www.itu.int Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:00:51 GMT Resolution 20 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Procedures for allocation and management of international telecommunication numbering, naming, addressing and identification resources Full Article
nat Resolution 29 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Alternative calling procedures on international telecommunication networks By www.itu.int Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:09:38 GMT Resolution 29 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Alternative calling procedures on international telecommunication networks Full Article
nat Resolution 48 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Internationalized (multilingual) domain names By www.itu.int Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:19:37 GMT Resolution 48 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Internationalized (multilingual) domain names Full Article
nat Resolution 58 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Encouraging the creation of national computer incident response teams, particularly for developing countries By www.itu.int Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:37:39 GMT Resolution 58 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Encouraging the creation of national computer incident response teams, particularly for developing countries Full Article
nat Resolution 61 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Countering and combating misappropriation and misuse of international telecommunication numbering resources By www.itu.int Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:39:18 GMT Resolution 61 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Countering and combating misappropriation and misuse of international telecommunication numbering resources Full Article
nat Resolution 69 - (Rev. Hammamet, 2016) - Non-discriminatory access and use of Internet resources By www.itu.int Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:32:21 GMT Resolution 69 - (Rev. Hammamet, 2016) - Non-discriminatory access and use of Internet resources Full Article
nat Resolution 87 - (Hammamet, 2016) - Participation of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector in the periodic review and revision of the International Telecommunication Regulations By www.itu.int Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:18:57 GMT Resolution 87 - (Hammamet, 2016) - Participation of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector in the periodic review and revision of the International Telecommunication Regulations Full Article
nat Resolution 88 - (Hammamet, 2016) - International mobile roaming By www.itu.int Published On :: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:26:52 GMT Resolution 88 - (Hammamet, 2016) - International mobile roaming Full Article
nat Resolution 92 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Enhancing the standardization activities in the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector related to non-radio aspects of international mobile telecommunications By www.itu.int Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:47:10 GMT Resolution 92 - (Rev. Geneva, 2022) - Enhancing the standardization activities in the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector related to non-radio aspects of international mobile telecommunications Full Article
nat [ B.3 (11/88) ] - Use of the international system of units (SI) By www.itu.int Published On :: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 00:00:00 GMT Use of the international system of units (SI) Full Article
nat [ M.1400 (04/15) ] - Designations for interconnections among operators' networks By www.itu.int Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 14:14:00 GMT Designations for interconnections among operators' networks Full Article
nat [ E.129 (01/13) ] - Presentation of national numbering plans By www.itu.int Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:54:00 GMT Presentation of national numbering plans Full Article
nat [ E.212 (09/16) ] - The international identification plan for public networks and subscriptions By www.itu.int Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:58:00 GMT The international identification plan for public networks and subscriptions Full Article