The Need for the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM)
It is vital that the 2021 HDIM is convened. The annual review of implementation of human dimension commitments is a core function of this organization.
Read More»It is vital that the 2021 HDIM is convened. The annual review of implementation of human dimension commitments is a core function of this organization.
Read More»Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council on July 23, 2020
Read More»Right of Reply to the Russian Federation delivered at the Permanent Council on the Invitation to Observe the November 2020 General Election
Read More»The strong turnout and high quality of a great many of the side events demonstrate that HDIM remains one of the most important features of the OSCE calendar.
Read More»Majority populations in one country can have affinities for kin who are minorities in other countries and governments should respect Helsinki Final Act Principles guiding relations between these States.
Read More»The United States is committed to promoting and advancing girls’ education, at home and abroad.
Read More»The Helsinki Final Act commits us to respect the inherent dignity of the human person. Beyond sharing commitments, we share a common humanity.
Read More»The U.S. notes the rise in religiously motivated forms of hate in the OSCE region and encourages all participating States to take urgent action to address these issues.
Read More»The United States upholds freedom of religion as one of its foundational principles. In accordance with this as well as OSCE principles and commitments, it is concerned about restrictions in some participating States.
Read More»The United States welcomes efforts that expand outreach to diverse populations.
Read More»Political participation encompasses a wide range of activities, from platforms for private citizens to comment on proposed legislation at the local level, to running for high office.
Read More»U.S., European and OSCE efforts to support democracy and human rights around the world are designed to strengthen and support, not to subvert, democratic process, and to empower the citizen.
Read More»The freedoms to assemble peacefully and to associate freely are essential for a stable, open, and dynamic society, and to democratic governance responsive to the concerns of citizens.
Read More»Freedom of expression is fundamental to any democracy, and journalists should never be targeted for their work.
Read More»Our shared commitment to respect the inherent dignity of the human person, common decency, and the lessons of history require us to condemn and combat hate in all of its ugly forms.
Read More»I think it’s important to recognize that ODIHR does us a service by organizing the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, by facilitating it, by setting up the sessions, by making sure that there are note takers, and all the rest of it; if there are criticisms of the way certain actors around the table behave, those …
Read More»We thank Director Link for his presentation on this year’s Human Dimension Implementation Meeting. We also would like to once again thank Poland for hosting the HDIM. Once a year, we spend a significant amount of time and resources to conduct a comprehensive review of how all OSCE participating States are doing in implementing the …
Read More»The United States deeply regrets that Azerbaijan has decided once again to raise this issue. The director of ODIHR has not violated his mandate. Azerbaijan has regrettably sought to interfere with and restrict ODIHR in the exercise of its mandate, and this has resulted in the regrettable situation where the kind of credible and robust …
Read More»I’d like to also respond to the statement made by the distinguished representative of the Russian Federation, who has now left the room. We should engage on the subject matter of this statement, and obviously the Russian Federation has offered some of these arguments before, and they have been debated– and in my view been …
Read More»Because our distinguished colleague from Azerbaijan alleged that we have collectively failed to respond to Azerbaijan’s allegations against Director Link, I wanted to take a moment to answer that allegation. First, I agree with our distinguished Azerbaijani colleague that ODIHR’s cancellation of observation efforts for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan is regrettable. But it’s …
Read More»I wanted to just respond to some of the comments made by our distinguished Azerbaijani colleague, as well as by the European Union. I recall the ambassador of Norway’s point of a few minutes ago that this seems an odd conversation – and particularly this conversation, which is about a personal accusation leveled at the …
Read More»As we conclude another OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM), our thanks go once again to Poland for hosting the conference and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). Michael Link and his team have worked tirelessly to prepare and facilitate these last two weeks, and we are grateful to them for …
Read More»More than 20 years ago, OSCE participating States offered a visionary blueprint for building pluralistic, democratic societies underpinned by free elections. As stated in the 1994 CSCE Budapest Summit Declaration, democratic institutions are among “the foundations of peace and security, representing a crucial contribution to conflict prevention, within a comprehensive concept of security.” Participating States …
Read More»The distinguished Austrian ambassador said better than I could have much that I would have, and so I’ll associate myself with his remarks and just pick up on one aspect. It seems to me there are two issues to discuss here. One is a very near term, open question, and the other is, as some …
Read More»We regret that ODIHR will not be observing parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan on November 1. In a September 1 press statement, Azerbaijan called ODIHR’s intention to deploy 30 long-term and 300 short-term observers “excessive” for Azerbaijan’s November 1 parliamentary election. The statement said that Azerbaijan was “ready to welcome” only six long-term and up to …
Read More»Welcome back to the Permanent Council, Director Link. It is impressive how much the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights accomplishes each year with a small staff and – in real terms – an ever smaller budget. The United States supports ODIHR’s desire to do even more because we believe that our comprehensive security …
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