Freedom of expression is a human right & pillar of democracy.

Today’s #HDC discussed:
🔹Persistent & emerging threats to FoE in OSCE region
🔹Impact of armed conflict on FoE & safety of journalists
🔹Threats faced by journalists covering the climate crisis

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Diplomats writing letters to political prisoners of #Crimea Thank you, 🇱🇻 mission to the OSCE Amb. Katrina Kaktina 🇱🇻🇺🇦 and 🇺🇦 mission to the OSCE for your hard work and all the assistance!

Full report of the OSCE #MoscowMechanism here:

EU 🙏🏻 the #MoscowMechanism experts for their comprehensive report & calls on 🇷🇺 to implement without delay the recommendations of the report, by immediately & unconditionally releasing all arbitrarily detained civilians, incl. 3 #OSCE SMM staff members
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I welcome the OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on Russia's arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians.

This important document rings an alarm bell about Russia's systematic and widespread campaign of taking civilian hostages in Ukraine’s occupied territories.

I am grateful to the…

EU🙏🏻 SG Marija Pejčinović Burić & reiterates its commitment to strengthening 🇪🇺strategic partnership with Council of Europe as a main institutional partner in political, legal, & financial terms.

Full support for your efforts on 🇺🇦 & ensuring 🇷🇺 accountability EU Delegation to CoE

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This year #Estonia celebrates 2⃣0⃣years in the #EU .
Our journey towards 🇪🇺 membership started shortly after our re-independence.
In late 1997, EU leaders approved the proposal of the European Commission to launch accession negotiations with 🇪🇪, 🇨🇾, 🇭🇺, 🇵🇱, 🇨🇿 & 🇸🇰.

Today discussions continue on the vital role of #CivilSociety in promoting and protecting international human rights law and international humanitarian law, organized by MALTA - OSCE24 with support from ODIHR. #SHDM #IHL

Starting shortly: A high-level discussion on the role of #CivilSociety in promoting and protecting international human rights law & international humanitarian law, organized by MALTA - OSCE24 & ODIHR. Find out more and tune in at 14:00 CET (GMT+2): bit.ly/3xWtisQ #IHRL #IHL

Important discussions today before the official opening of the OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on the role of civil society in promoting and protecting human rights and humanitarian law

In a challenging year for the #OSCE area and beyond, exacerbated by Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against #Ukraine , EU🇪🇺 commends the flexibility of the three Committees in adapting their programme to address the most pressing and relevant issues

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🇪🇪 among the 41 OSCE participating States that on 22 March invoked #ViennaMechanism to raise questions on the human rights situation in Russia. To date, Russia has ignored the request.

Full statement here: oestrig.um.dk/en/osce/danish…

Nordic-Baltic States 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 on #OSCE #ViennaMechanism :

“Not only #Russia has not provided a substantial answer to the concerns raised. On the contrary,the repression has continued unabated - widespread & systematic crackdown & suppression of independend voices.”

🇷🇺 continues to target 🇺🇦 civilians and civilian infrastructure, in blatant violation of its international obligations.
Frontline communities in 🇺🇦 regions of Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kherson and Sumy bear the brunt of 🇷🇺 relentless barrages.
🇷🇺 missile attack on Chernihiv killed 18.

We were proud to have Anu Leps, 🇪🇪 National Anti-Trafficking Coordinator share Estonia’s experiences in #prevention of #HumanTrafficking at the two-day #CTHB24 held in Vienna

Day 2 of the #cthb24 is here! See today's agenda and join us on this dynamic last day.

🗓️ bit.ly/3VTG8lP

🎥 Tune in here: osce.org/live osce.org/event/alliance…

🇪🇺 welcomes the emphasis of #24thCTHB Alliance on advancing human trafficking #prevention .

In the EU, 63% of registered #victims are women and girls, and 15% of victims are children.

It is crucial to focus our efforts on analyzing the trends and root causes of #exploitation .

The #cthb24 Alliance Against Trafficking in Persons Conference begins with a high-level opening at 14.30 today.

🎥 Can't join in person? Follow the livestream & don't miss out ➡️ bit.ly/3vOzVNr osce.org/event/alliance…