Kosovo’s reform agenda: “The achievements made to this day in the functioning of democratic institutions, human rights and the rule of law are firmly rooted. More constructive engagement is a way forward," said Linde.

OSCE Special Representative Valiant Richey: Addressing demand means recognizing that trafficking involves more than just a trafficker and a victim.

Hallberg : Work to strengthen women’s role on the labour market, women-owned businesses, and women’s entrepreneurship must be prioritized when we build forward together.

The research is a first-of-its-kind, taking a comprehensive and holistic approach. It is based on findings of a multi-method research design, which included surveys, interviews, and expert group meetings with survivors, practitioners, service providers, and law enforcement.

Linde: Overall progress has been achieved in fulfilling strategic reforms in Montenegro and, moving forward, this must remain the focus while continuing to ensure open and constructive political dialogue among actors, including in the parliament and state institutions.

Linde: The OSCE is a key platform for dialogue on comprehensive security matters based on shared commitments and principles. All participating States have equal footing and Serbia is an active participating State of the OSCE.

Secretary General Schmid: Climate change is one of the most crucial issues of our time in the political, economic, social and environmental spheres. It can also emerge as a security issue when it interacts with other pressures such as unequal economic development, social inequality, and resource constraints.

Ambassador Akira Mizutani, Ambassador of Japan to Austria: As we witness various challenges, including the pandemic, it becomes crucial for OSCE participating States and the Asian Partners for Co-operation to further strengthen the partnership.

OSCE Secretary General Schmid: The post-COVID recovery should be synonymous with solidarity. Each of our countries will chart their individual strategies. But if we do not co-ordinate our responses, we will not defeat the virus, and we will not prevent similar crises in the future.

Progress has been made since the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security more than 20 years ago, but more concrete actions are needed.

Special Representative Valiant Richey: A great example of how a country can mobilize when the issue of trafficking is elevated to a political priority.

OSCE Secretary General Schmid: We now have compelling evidence that climate change can influence or exacerbate factors that may lead to instability and tensions. As with any global challenge, tackling the potential consequences requires cross-sectoral and transborder dialogue and co-operation.