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        • Warsaw Human Dimension Conference Opening Remarks
        • Joint Statement on the Recent Developments in the North of KosovoJoint Statement on the Recent Developments in the North of Kosovo
        • Flags with the OSCE logo in Russian and English in front of the Hofburg in Vienna. (OSCE/Mikhail Evstafiev)On the Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh
        • Olena Kononenko, 61 reacts near her damaged house after Russian rocket attack in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Wednesday, September 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Babenko)The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
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        • Warsaw Human Dimension Conference Opening Remarks
        • Olena Kononenko, 61 reacts near her damaged house after Russian rocket attack in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Wednesday, September 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Babenko)The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
        • Acting Deputy Secretary of State and Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Ambassador Victoria Nuland delivering the U.S. Statement to the Permanent Council, ViennaOn the OSCE’s Future and Institutional Challenges
        • SMM patrol driving through anti-tank obstacles along the contact line (OSCE)Russia’s Detention of OSCE Officials as part of its War of Aggression Against Ukraine
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        • Warsaw Human Dimension Conference Opening Remarks
        • Joint Statement on the Recent Developments in the North of KosovoJoint Statement on the Recent Developments in the North of Kosovo
        • Flags with the OSCE logo in Russian and English in front of the Hofburg in Vienna. (OSCE/Mikhail Evstafiev)On the Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh
        • Acting Deputy Secretary of State and Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Ambassador Victoria Nuland delivering the U.S. Statement to the Permanent Council, ViennaOn the OSCE’s Future and Institutional Challenges
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        • 2023 Prague Forum on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE (© OSCE)Opening Statement at the 2023 Prague Forum on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE
        • A view of a flooded neighborhood in Kherson, Ukraine, (AP Photo/Libkos)Opening Statement at the 2023 Struga Conference on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE
        • 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
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        • 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
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Warsaw Human Dimension Conference

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference

The Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, held from Oct. 2 to 13, will provide a forum for governments and civil society
to review participating States' compliance with their OSCE human rights commitments.

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

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.

OSCE High-Level Conference on Climate Change

OSCE High-Level Conference on Climate Change

On July 7, 2023, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry participated in the OSCE High-Level Conference on Climate Change.

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 >>

  
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  • OSCE High-Level Conference on Climate Change
  • The 29th OSCE Ministerial Council

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Warsaw Human Dimension Conference Opening Remarks

51 mins ago | Civil Society and NGOs, Elections, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination, Ukraine Crisis

Despite unrelenting obstructionism from Russia, the OSCE found a way forward.

Joint Statement on the Recent Developments in the North of Kosovo

Joint Statement on the Recent Developments in the North of Kosovo

28 September, 2023 | Human Rights, Statements

In that vein, our priority remains moving forward on the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia, starting with the return to the EU-facilitated Dialogue. 

Flags with the OSCE logo in Russian and English in front of the Hofburg in Vienna. (OSCE/Mikhail Evstafiev)

On the Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh

28 September, 2023 | Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements

The United States also continues to be deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation inside Nagorno-Karabakh.

Olena Kononenko, 61 reacts near her damaged house after Russian rocket attack in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Wednesday, September 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Babenko)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

28 September, 2023 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

Ukraine’s defense of its freedom against naked aggression is why Russia is isolated and Ukraine has such broad international support.

Acting Deputy Secretary of State and Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Ambassador Victoria Nuland delivering the U.S. Statement to the Permanent Council, Vienna

On the OSCE’s Future and Institutional Challenges

27 September, 2023 | Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis

Despite the efforts to block its work at every turn, to block its budget, to block the election of a chair, to block its work…

Joint Statement on the First Anniversary of the Moscow Mechanism Report on Human Rights Violations And...

21 September, 2023 | Civil Society and NGOs, Elections, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination

We call on Russia to release all the political prisoners immediately and unconditionally.  

SMM patrol driving through anti-tank obstacles along the contact line (OSCE)

Russia’s Detention of OSCE Officials as part of its War of Aggression Against Ukraine

21 September, 2023 | Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis

For more than five hundred days, the Russian Federation has held three OSCE officials detained days after Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

OSCE flags outside the Hofburg

Joint Statement on the Situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

21 September, 2023 | Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination

We express our concern over the escalating separatist and destabilizing rhetoric and actions of the president of the Republika Srpska entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina. 

The OSCE Presence in Albania is a prime example of how the organization is working creatively and effectively in all three dimensions of security (PHOTO: OSCE)

Response to the Report by the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania

21 September, 2023 | Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements

The OSCE Presence in Albania is a prime example of how the organization is working creatively and effectively in all three dimensions of security.

A diverse, democratic society with a Jewish president and a Muslim Minister of Defense clearly shows us the power of tolerance and inclusion. ( AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

21 September, 2023 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

We must all reject and condemn Russia’s lies regarding the so-called “denazification” of Ukraine.

The United States repeats its calls for Azerbaijan to stand down all military actions in Nagorno-Karabakh if they have not done so already. (AP Photo/Siranush Sargsyan)

On Azerbaijan’s military operation in Karabakh and its implications for the civilian population in the...

20 September, 2023 | Human Rights, Statements

The United States repeats its calls for Azerbaijan to stand down all military actions in Nagorno-Karabakh if they have not done so already. 

2023 Prague Forum on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE (© OSCE)

Opening Statement at the 2023 Prague Forum on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE

14 September, 2023 | Economic and Environmental Activities, Statements

Tackling the climate crisis, advancing anti-corruption efforts, or strengthening economic connectivity, the United States is unwavering in its support for the OSCE’s Second Dimension.

U.S. Statement for the Forum for Security Cooperation: Opening Statement

13 September, 2023 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

It must remain our focus until Russia withdraws from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine and acknowledges Ukraine’s sovereignty within those borders.

Statement on the Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh

12 September, 2023 | Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination

The United States is deeply troubled by the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. 

OSCE flags outside the Hofburg

Interpretative Statement under Paragraph IV.1(A)6 of the Rules of Procedure of OSCE

8 September, 2023 | Statements

We deeply regret the Russian Federation’s opposition to Austria’s generous offer to serve as the OSCE’s external auditor for a three-year term.

We once again call on Russia to release all Ukrainian citizens it has unjustly detained or forcibly disappeared.

On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances 

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

Russia continues the atrocious practice of forcibly disappearing individuals within its own borders as well. 

We reaffirm our full support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders. (AP Photo)

Fifteen years since the full-scale military aggression against Georgia by the Russian Federation

8 September, 2023 | Human Rights, Statements

We reaffirm our full support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.

the United States continues to stand with the brave people of Belarus and to support their demand to hold the Lukashenka regime to account. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

On the Anniversary of the Fraudulent Election in Belarus

8 September, 2023 | Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements

Three years after the fraudulent presidential election that inspired so many Belarusians to take to the streets and demand a democratically elected government that respects…

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