18th OSCE Alliance Against Trafficking in Persons Conference
Fighting the scourge of human trafficking is foreign policy objective of the United States. Read More»
Serbia’s ‘CRTA’ Receives the 2018 Democracy Defender Award
CRTA dedicated the award to the “citizens, civil society organizations, journalists, and activists in Serbia that committed their lives and careers to defending democracy”. Read More»
Sneak Preview: This Week at the OSCE
With the winter recess now over, regular business resumes at the OSCE under the 2018 Italian Chairmanship. Read More»
Civil Society Participation at the OSCE must be Protected and Strengthened, Says USOSCE Mission Chief
The United States will oppose any attempts to reduce or unduly restrict civil society’s access to and participation in OSCE proceedings. Read More»
United States Slams Russia’s Mistreatment of Crimean Tatars Ahead of the 2017 OSCE Ministerial Council
The State Department’s top official for European and Eurasian Affairs, Wess Mitchell, condemned Russia’s persecution of Crimean Tatars and voiced the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Read More»
The OSCE Ministerial Council 2017
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will lead the U.S. delegation at this year's OSCE Ministerial Council. Click to find out more about what takes place at a meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council. Read More»
What is the OSCE’s Economic and Environmental Dimension?
Recognizing that economic and environmental stability are fundamental to lasting peace, OSCE States have long cooperated on issues as crucial to our common security as good governance, fighting corruption, and environmental stewardship. Read More»
What is the OSCE Mission to Moldova?
The OSCE Mission to Moldova plays a crucial role in the ongoing settlement process on the Transnistria conflict, and advises Moldova’s authorities on human rights and democratization issues. Read More»
At the OSCE: The Week in Review
Macedonia's foreign minister addresses the delegations, Russia's ongoing violations in Ukraine, gay rights in Azerbaijan, and more. Read More»
What is the Permanent Council?
Permanent Council sessions are plenary meetings where OSCE delegations discuss the OSCE's work, developments throughout the region, and reach decisions. Read More»
What is the OSCE Conflict Prevention Center?
The Conflict Prevention Center is the OSCE office that works most directly on reducing the risk of armed conflict in the region. Read More»
At the OSCE: The Week in Review
Tackling online abuse of female journalists, countering violent extremism, calling out Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, and more. Read More»
A Better OSCE for Civil Society, With Civil Society
The OSCE’s openness to civil society sets it apart. But with activists facing tough reprisals across the region just for doing their jobs, the OSCE must become even more effective in giving them the support they need. Read More»
At the OSCE: The Week in Review
Europe's largest human rights event draws to a close, and OSCE dialogue on security sector governance and reform broadens. Read More»
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