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Anniken Huitfeldt

@AHuitfeldt

· May 27

Useful meeting with SG @HelgaSchmid_SG in Vienna today. Impressed by the crucial work of the @ OSCE, despite the

attack on

. Norway will continue to be a staunch supporter to the work in the whole region.

Are #FreedomOfPeacefulAssembly and #FreedomOfAssociation your expertise and your passion? Join our Panel of Experts to support

countries in protecting and promoting these freedoms 👇 bit.ly/3FjrhXz Apply by 3⃣0⃣ June!

Our Project Coordinator’s Office has done truly excellent work in #Ukraine for over 20 years. Russia says it intends to block its extension. If so, this will not end the

’s work in Ukraine. We will continue with projects to support the Ukrainian people and government.

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· May 26

1/2 Amb. Henrik Villadsen, @OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine presented his report to the Permanent Council. We commend PCU, which despite the ongoing

aggression against

, has continued to deliver its programmes and projects in all three OSCE dimensions. #OSCE2022POL

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UN Office for Disarmament Affairs Vienna

@unodavienna

May 26

The 5⃣th edition of the

and

@UN_Disarmament

Scholarship for Peace and Security kicks off its 1st live session today! 1⃣5⃣2⃣ participants 🌐 51 countries ♀️ 85% 💻8 weeks online training 💪 to #empower agents of change in #peace and security☮️

Thankful to

for their great support and look forward to continuing co-operation under the Chair leadership.

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· May 26

Amb. Alexey Rogov, Head of @oscebishkek and Alexander Wolters, Director of @OSCE_Academy presented their reports to the PC. We appreciate @oscebishkek for meaningful and successful activities and the Academy for the excellent education it provides for youth from Central Asia.

ODIHR is closely monitoring the growing humanitarian and security crisis in #Ukraine & its impact on #HumanRights in the country & across the

region. 👉All our news on the topic is now available in Ukrainian as well as English & Russian: bit.ly/ODIHR-on-Ukrai #ОБСЄ #ОБСЕ

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May 26

1/2 Amb. Henrik Villadsen,

Adam Hałaciński and 9 others

Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine presented his report to the Permanent Council. We commend PCU, which despite the ongoing 🇷🇺 aggression against 🇺🇦, has continued to deliver its programmes and projects in all three OSCE dimensions. #OSCE2022POL

Действующий председатель и Генеральный секретарь ОБСЕ осуждают угрозы и задержания сотрудников ОБСЕ в Донецке и Луганске

Действующий председатель и Генеральный секретарь ОБСЕ осуждают угрозы и задержания сотрудников ОБСЕ...

ВЕНА/ВАРШАВА, 25 мая 2022 г.

For three decades,

has addressed extensive security issues from implementation of election reform to building open and resilient societies. To learn more ⬇️

OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek

The work of the Programme Office focuses on a range of security issues: from countering terrorism, border security and transnational threats such as human trafficking, to developing the country’s...

condemn continued intimidation and detention of OSCE staff in Donetsk and Luhansk and call for immediate release of detained

@OSCE_SMM

national mission members.

OSCE Chairman-in-Office and Secretary General condemn intimidation and detention of OSCE staff in...

VIENNA/WARSAW, 25 May 2022 - OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Foreign Minister of Poland Zbigniew Rau and OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid today reiterated their condemnation of persistent allegat...

Our

colleagues are being held unjustifiably and must be released immediately. The targeted campaign against the

@OSCE_SMM

and all intimidation or harassment of current or former OSCE staff must stop immediately.

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OSCE

May 25

The OSCE works to strengthen women’s organizations that support the survivors of gender-based violence. Creating networks, regular exchanges and co-operation helps reinforce the ability of service providers. Learn more ⬇️

OSCE strengthens co-operation among human rights and women’s organizations in support of survivors...

Strengthening co-operation among human rights and women’s organizations providing support services to survivors of gender-based violence to promote the exchange of experience and expertise in Central...

Very productive talks w/

@HelgaSchmid_SG

amid such decisive times for our region & wider European security architecture. We highly appreciate

's valuable engagement in the peaceful conflict resolution process in 🇬🇪. #WEF22

In #Davos for talks with

OSCE and Polish OSCE Chairmanship 2022

partners on European security, climate change and gender equality. Together, staying true to our values and commitments, we can build a more secure, green and equal world. #WEF2022

Wrapping up a productive 2nd Prep Meeting of the 30th EEF. A day and half of intense discussions certainly attesting that

plays a central role as platform for dialogue and co-operation to support sustainable economic recovery&green growth in the post pandemic scenario.

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May 24

During #EEFOSCE meeting in Łódź 🇵🇱 we addressed pressing challenges, including the devastating economic and environmental consequences of the 🇷🇺 aggression against 🇺🇦. We thank all participants and speakers for their valuable input! #OSCE2022POL More➡️osce.org/chairmanship/5

Speaking at the Second Preparatory Meeting of the

30th Economic and Environmental Forum meeting in Łódź,

@HelgaSchmid_SG

highlighted the need to address the climate crisis and environmental impacts of the war in Ukraine.

Just kicked off the Second Preparatory Meeting of the

Helga Maria Schmid and 6 others

30th Economic and Environmental Forum meeting in Łódź. Discussing promotion of security and stability in the OSCE area through sustainable economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today

and

will open the Economic and Environmental Forum meeting in Łódź. Join us live at 9:30 CEST here 👇 osce.org/live

Together w/

Mission in #Montenegro we helped women in 🇲🇰’s #police service to reconnect with their colleagues from🇲🇪. #stressmanagement & #mentoring programme for women working in #lawenforcement were at the core of the discussions.

Today

Permanent Council, I raised again the grave situation of the four OSCE national mission members still detained in non-government controlled areas of #Ukraine. This is unacceptable and they must be released immediately.

On 23 May, FM

and

will open the meeting of the 30th

Economic and Environmental Forum in Łódź 🇵🇱. #OSCE2022POL #EEFOSCE Information on the meeting➡️osce.org/chairmanship/5

The situation for media reporting on the attack on #Ukraine is dire; access to impartial information in #Russia vanished. Also in the rest of the #OSCE region #mediafreedom declines. But our principles are not open to interpretation, I said today. Read ⬇

25th Anniversary this year, but not the time for celebrations, says OSCE Representative on Freedom...

VIENNA, 19 May 2022 – Even though the Mandate she holds sees its 25th Anniversary this year, there is nothing to celebrate, said OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, in her...

Pleased to strengthen collaboration between the

and Kyrgyzstan in combating and preventing corruption through education and involvement of youth. OCEEA stands ready to assist KYG in implementing its State Anti-Corruption Strategy. #OCEEA #TNTD

OSCE and Kyrgyzstan strengthen collaboration in youth crime and drug use prevention

On 29 April 2022, Almazbek Beishenaliev, Minister of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, and Alexander Wolters, Director of the OSCE Academy in Bishkek signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to...

My key messages

meeting: 1. The implementation of #WPS is key priority for

2. Time to move from commitments to actions. Women must be at the negotiating table from day 1! 3. We will continue to support grassroots women leaders. Their voice must be heard!

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Proud to represent the

at the 4th Capital Level Meeting of the

@WPSFocalPoints

, an important forum to address the key challenges & opportunities to turn the #WPS a reality across the globe.

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Troubled by reports of the loss of lives in #Tajikistan's oblast of Gorno-Badakhshan over the past 2 days. Violence is never the solution.

Helga Maria Schmid and 2 others

commitments must be upheld by everyone.

Back in Geneva for an important week on #WPS. Met

@Fawziakoofi77

, prominent Afghan leader & active member of the #OSCE Women’s Networking Platform. We discussed the dire situation of #WomensRights & need to keep #Afghanistan & inclusive political dialogue high on the IC agenda.

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Concluded a fruitful visit in Sarajevo 🇧🇦 with meetings with

@MajlindaBregu

@josattler

and other colleagues of the international community to discuss concrete steps to join efforts on issues of #environment, #connectivity, #anticorruption

Listen to what Valiant Richey, OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings has to say about the OSCE’s role in combating human trafficking. ➡️ To learn more about

@osce_cthb

activities: osce.org/cthb

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OSCE Anti-Trafficking

@osce_cthb

May 17

In Brussels, great meeting with

@EuropeanWomen

. They shared interesting insights into the revision process of #European directives on #HumanTrafficking and #ViolenceAgainstWomen. We discussed initiatives to tackle the #demand that fosters trafficking for sexual #exploitation.

It is always important to bring the parliamentary dimension to the discussion. Today, I attended the

Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting and discussed how to improve democratic institutions in times of crisis. A relevant discussion in light of the #WarInUkraine

Today I visited the premises of Hotel Walter in Sarajevo, sheltering Ukrainians fleeing the war, in the first case of social re-use of confiscated assets in the country. We

Helga Maria Schmid and 9 others

stand ready to continue supporting BiH 🇧🇦 in combating corruption and addressing new challenges.

Democratic institutions and an independent media are our strength in times of crisis. The 2nd #SHDM of 2022 opens today with a discussion of the crucial role of national & local institutions as guardians of #democracy. See more: bit.ly/3yBykJF #HumanRights #MediaFreedom

OCEEA is ready to support #Ukraine in responding to the environmental impacts of the ongoing armed conflict. Find out more in

@IgliHasani

's latest blog post: osce.org/blog/518037

OSCE

May 12

Today Ambassador Braathu briefed the 57 participating States on

@OSCE_Serbia

's work. Find out what he's most proud of below and read more on the work we're doing in #Serbia ⬇️ osce.org/mission-to-ser

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#OSCEPA Vice-President

@ReinholdLopatka

is the PA's new Special Representative on Parliamentary Dialogue on #Ukraine. In her appointment letter, Pres

@MCederfelt

asks him "to explore all available avenues to ... support the peaceful resolution of the war."

Although humanitarian aid is not traditionally the role of the OSCE, it's become necessary in the current context, said