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Conference on participation of citizens in decision-making at the local level in BiH concludes in Sarajevo
Publishing date: 30 November 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Good governance
On November 30, 2023, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina hosted a conference titled "Participation of citizens in decision-making at the local level in BiH: Towards a meaningful partnership”.
OSCE Concludes Cybersecurity Fair: Focus on Collaboration and Effective Solutions to Contemporary Challenges
Publishing date: 23 November 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
On November 23, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina successfully hosted a Cybersecurity/ICT Fair in Sarajevo. The primary goal of the event was to increase awareness and networking possibilities among stakeholders from Bosnia and Herzegovina and the surrounding region, including the public sector, businesses, academia, women, and youth. This distinctive platform serves as a crucial space for professionals and decision-makers to exchange best practices while supporting increased collaboration in the field of cybersecurity, with a particular focus on the meaningful participation of women and youth.
OSCE co-organizes conference on "Civil Society and the Media: Critical Voices Under Pressure"
Publishing date: 22 November 2023
Numerous representatives of BiH civil society, media, experts and the international community called on the RS authorities to withdraw the draft legislation on ‘foreign agents’ at the “Civil Society and the Media: Critical Voices Under Pressure” conference held in Dom omladine in Banja Luka on 22 November 2023. The conference was organized by the EU Office in BiH with the OSCE Mission to BiH and Transparency International in BiH.
OSCE Mission to BiH marks World Children’s Day
Publishing date: 20 November 2023
On the occasion of World Children's Day, the Mission would like to remind all institutions and individuals of their responsibility to protect children from any and all forms of discrimination.
The OSCE Mission to BiH marked the 20th anniversary of Criminal Justice Reform in BiH
Publishing date: 16 November 2023
The purpose of the conference was to reflect on the 2003 criminal justice system reforms in Bosnia and Herzegovina and to assess the progress made over the past two decades, while also recognizing ongoing challenges.
BiH Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy in Focus of the OSCE Mission Workshop in Konjic
Publishing date: 15 November 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Disaster risk reduction, Environmental activities
The workshop aimed to facilitate the development of the 2023-2027 BiH Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy (DRR Strategy), in accordance with the BiH Council of Ministers' Conclusion of 9 November, 2022 and with requirements of the global Sendai DRR Framework for 2015-2030.
Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the femicide case in Sarajevo
Publishing date: 14 November 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
We are deeply saddened by the femicide case that occurred in Sarajevo yesterday and we express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim.