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      • Statements
        • Statement on the Report on the Activities of the Chairperson-in-Office
        • Streets are flooded in Kherson, Ukraine, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 after the walls of the Kakhovka dam collapsed. Residents of southern Ukraine, some who spent the night on rooftops, braced for a second day of swelling floodwaters on Wednesday as authorities warned that a Dnieper River dam breach would continue to unleash pent-up waters from a giant reservoir. (AP Photo/Libkos)The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
        • UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk addressing the OSCE Permanent Council. (OSCE/Micky Kroell)Response to the Address by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
        • A local resident makes her way through a flooded road after the destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam, in Kherson, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)The Destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant
      • Ukraine Crisis
        • Streets are flooded in Kherson, Ukraine, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 after the walls of the Kakhovka dam collapsed. Residents of southern Ukraine, some who spent the night on rooftops, braced for a second day of swelling floodwaters on Wednesday as authorities warned that a Dnieper River dam breach would continue to unleash pent-up waters from a giant reservoir. (AP Photo/Libkos)The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
        • UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk addressing the OSCE Permanent Council. (OSCE/Micky Kroell)Response to the Address by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
        • A local resident makes her way through a flooded road after the destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam, in Kherson, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)The Destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant
        • Ukrainian air defense intercepts a Shahed drone mid-air in the third Russia aerial attack on the capital in the last 24 hours in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
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        • UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk addressing the OSCE Permanent Council. (OSCE/Micky Kroell)Response to the Address by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
        • Response to the Address by the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mr. Jeyhun BayramovResponse to the Address by the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov
        • OSCE Programme Office in BishkekResponse to the Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and the Director of the OSCE Academy in Bishkek
        • On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia, and Transphobia
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        • Destroyed houses are photographed in Irpin, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, April 30, 2022. As milestones go, the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is both grim and vexing. It marks a full year of killing, destruction, loss and pain felt even beyond the borders of Russia and Ukraine. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)Response to the Report by the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
        • Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting,Opening Statement at the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting
        • 2022 OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum PragueClosing Statement at the 30th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Concluding Meeting in Prague
        • Economic and Environmental Forum (OSCE)The Role of the Economic and Environmental Forum in Advancing Dialogue and Co-operation in the Second Dimension
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        • Ambassador Yrjölä, Director of the Conflict Prevention Centre addressing the Permanent Council. (Micky Kroell/ @OSCE)Response to the Report of the Director of the Conflict Prevention Centre
        • Participants of the 2022 @OSCE - @unodavienna Scholarship for Peace and Security Training Programme in front of the OSCE Participating States flagsOSCE – UNODA Scholarship for Peace and Security Vienna Seminar Opening Session Welcome Remarks
        • Joint Statement on the OSCE’s role in supporting security sector governance and reform, OSCE MCJoint Statement on OSCE’s Role in Supporting Security Sector Governance and Reform as part of OSCE’s Comprehensive Approach to Security | OSCE MC
        • Joint Statement on Small Arms Light Weapons and Stockpiles of Conventional Ammunition | OSCE Ministerial Council
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine

Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine

The current U.S. statement delivered at the Permanent Council details ongoing violations of international law and defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine

One Year of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine

One Year of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine

Secretary Antony J. Blinken Addressed the OSCE Permanent Council Meeting on February 24, 2023.

The 29th OSCE Ministerial Council

The 29th OSCE Ministerial Council

On December 1-2, 2022, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Poland will host the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council in Łódź. Learn more about the 29th Ministerial Council >>

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference

The Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, held from Sept. 26 to Oct. 7, will provide a forum for governments and civil society to review participating States' compliance with their OSCE human rights commitments.

Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Belarus

Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Belarus

The Lukashenka regime must end its irresponsible international behavior and its internal campaign of repression against the people of Belarus.

  
  • Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
  • One Year of Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
  • The 29th OSCE Ministerial Council
  • Warsaw Human Dimension Conference
  • Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Belarus

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Statement on the Report on the Activities of the Chairperson-in-Office

2 hours ago | Statements

Yet thanks to the superb leadership of North Macedonia as Chair not only has Russia’s constant obstructionism failed, but the OSCE has continued to move…

Streets are flooded in Kherson, Ukraine, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 after the walls of the Kakhovka dam collapsed. Residents of southern Ukraine, some who spent the night on rooftops, braced for a second day of swelling floodwaters on Wednesday as authorities warned that a Dnieper River dam breach would continue to unleash pent-up waters from a giant reservoir. (AP Photo/Libkos)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

7 hours ago | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

We will not avert our eyes from the Kremlin’s unconscionable carnage.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk addressing the OSCE Permanent Council. (OSCE/Micky Kroell)

Response to the Address by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

9 hours ago | Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February of last year, Russia’s forces have egregiously committed human rights abuses in Ukraine and have committed war crimes and…

A local resident makes her way through a flooded road after the destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam, in Kherson, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

The Destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam and Hydroelectric Power Plant

6 June, 2023 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

The Russian Federation’s willful disregard for civilian life and infrastructure has been a hallmark of its military campaign since the very beginning of its war…

Response to the Address by the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov

Response to the Address by the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov

6 June, 2023 | Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination

The United States will continue to work with Azerbaijan and Armenia, bilaterally, multilaterally, and through partners such as the European Union and international organizations such…

Polish soldiers, part of the peacekeeping mission in Kosovo KFOR, guard a street in the town of Zvecan, northern Kosovo. (AP Photo/Bojan Slavkovic)

Joint statement on the recent developments in the north of Kosovo

1 June, 2023 | Statements

Both Kosovo and Serbia should immediately recommit to engaging in the EU-facilitated Dialogue to normalize relations.

Ambassador Yrjölä, Director of the Conflict Prevention Centre addressing the Permanent Council. (Micky Kroell/ @OSCE)

Response to the Report of the Director of the Conflict Prevention Centre

1 June, 2023 | Arms control, Politico-Military Activities, Protracted Conflicts, Statements

Once again, the United States calls on Russia to immediately and unconditionally release the detained members of the Special Monitoring Mission and to return to…

Ukrainian air defense intercepts a Shahed drone mid-air in the third Russia aerial attack on the capital in the last 24 hours in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

1 June, 2023 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

Russia remains the sole obstacle to peace in Ukraine.  Russia and Russia alone can end this war today.

OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek

Response to the Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and the Director of the OSCE Academy in...

25 May, 2023 | Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination

The effects of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine have had an impact on the economic development of Central Asia as well, leading to high…

A local man hauls a bicycle with humanitarian aid in front of a house which was destroyed by Russian shelling in Orihiv, Ukraine, on Monday, May 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Andriy Andriyenko)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

25 May, 2023 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

The United States will continue to hold Russia and its enablers accountable for this unjustified and illegal war. 

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia, and Transphobia

18 May, 2023 | Human Rights, Statements

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which all participating States have supported, clearly notes that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity…

Joint Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and...

18 May, 2023 | Human Rights, Statements

Because how can a society be considered to be free if people do not have the freedom to love who they want or be who…

Response to the Report of the Head of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, Dominique Waag

18 May, 2023 | Civil Society and NGOs, Elections, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements

Montenegro is an important U.S. ally and a vibrant multiethnic democracy. 

A man plants sunflowers in his garden between the damaged Russian tank and its turret, in the village of Velyka Dymerka, Kyiv region, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine 

18 May, 2023 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

It is past time that Russia withdraw its forces from Ukraine, the whole of Ukraine, end its war, and immediately return these civilians to their…

ODIHR Final Elections Report on the 2022 Midterm Elections in the United States of America

11 May, 2023 | Elections, Statements

Voting remains one of the most cherished rights in a democracy. 

Joint Statement of the informal OSCE Group of Friends on Safety of Journalists

11 May, 2023 | Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements

The internal repression and clampdown on media freedom in Russia and Belarus is an attempt to silence all independent voices and impartial reporting.

Response to the Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro 

11 May, 2023 | Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Statements

One of the most egregious recent examples of the Kremlin’s attack on media freedom is the arrest on completely spurious charges of Wall Street Journal…

Russian rockets launch against Ukraine from Russia's Belgorod region, at dawn in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Monday, May 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Vadim Belikov)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

11 May, 2023 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

But for most Ukrainians that I spoke with, there is a much simpler truth about this war, namely this: a heavily-armed, murderous regime is trying…

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