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Europe’s largest forum for promoting #HumanRights & #Democracy across the OSCE area has begun! This year’s edition of #WarsawHDC is as important as ever due to Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine & the overall trend of democratic backsliding. 🙏 @odihr.pl & @switzerlandosce.bsky.social.
October 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
odihr.pl
New publication on freedom of thought launched as challenges multiply in the age of AI

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October 9, 2025 at 8:37 AM
iphr.bsky.social
📢 Join us today for a side event at the 2025 #WarsawHDC!
We’ll explore practical, replicable models for supporting HRDs in exile, drawing on real experiences of defenders, NGO analysis, and positive state practices.

🗓 Date & time: 16 October, 16:00–17:00
📍 Place: Meeting room 3

Welcome!
October 16, 2025 at 6:46 AM
odihr.pl
This year the OSCE marks the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.

Register by 15 September to join the 2025 Finnish Chair and ODIHR at #WarsawHDC for 10 days of discussion on democracy and human rights across the OSCE region ➡️ buff.ly/oSk5dDH
September 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
odihr.pl
Stronger protection needed for human rights defenders in exile, participants say at ODIHR event

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October 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
odihr.pl
Gender parity roadmap launched at Warsaw Conference

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Gender parity roadmap launched at Warsaw Conference
At the event, ODIHR launched its new Gender Parity Roadmap – a practical step-by-step guide to help governments, parliaments and political parties move beyond gradual gains and achieve equal…
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October 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
swedenosce.bsky.social
#TeamSweden is happy gather for a pre-autumn-kick-off to:
➡️Prepare for @odihr.pl #WarsawHDC in October.
➡️Continue to #StandwithUkraine and work for #FreedomOfExpression, #Democracy and #HumanRights in the OSCE
➡️Welcome new colleagues!
September 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
iphr.bsky.social
🚨 Ahead of the 2025 #WarsawHDC, IPHR calls for a resolute international response to the alarming crackdown on civic freedoms in Central Asia and increased support for the region's civil society. 👉 See more about current trends & our calls at:
iphronline.org/articles/sti...
Stifled Voices: The Suppression of Civic Space in Central Asia - Call for International Support Ahead of OSCE Warsaw Conference - IPHR
Ahead of the 2025 Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, International Partnership for Human Rights (IPHR) urges OSCE participating States, institutions, and other actors engaging with the region to respo...
iphronline.org
October 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
odihr.pl
Registration is open for the 2025 Warsaw Human Dimension Conference.

Join the 2025 OSCE Finnish Chairpersonship and ODIHR for 10 days of discussion on the challenges & opportunities for democracy & human rights across the OSCE region.

Register here: buff.ly/ZQA5XPJ

#WarsawHDC
August 7, 2025 at 8:17 AM
uzbekforum.bsky.social
For those attending #WarsawHDC, be sure to make time for this panel on #PressFreedom in #CentralAsia organized by @pressfreedom.bsky.social, @americanbar.org and Clooney Foundation/Trial Watch with @umidaniyazova.bsky.social and others. Tomorrow, Thursday, 9 October:
October 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
denmarkinaustria.bsky.social
DK and CH, with support from OSCE ODIHR, brought together States and experts at the #WarsawHDC to take stock of progress since the 2020 #TiranaDecision and renew momentum for eradicating torture across the OSCE region.
October 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
uzbekforum.bsky.social
💐Delighted to see that fearless Uzbek rights defender and journalist Sharifa Madrakhimova was finally able to receive her award from @frontlinedefenders.bsky.social in person at
@odihr.pl #WarsawHDC after her passport was destroyed to prevent her from leaving #Uzbekistan. #RepressionFail 👏🏼
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October 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
swedenosce.bsky.social
As #WarsawHDC concludes, we thank Finland and @odihr.pl for organising this vital platform for following up on our joint obligations & commitments on #HumanRights & #Democracy. We highly value the chance to meet civil society & defenders from across the region.🙏
Photos: OSCE/Piotr Dziubak
October 17, 2025 at 1:16 PM
swedenosce.bsky.social
At #WarsawHDC Sweden co-hosted side-event, Voices in Exile, with OSCE Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists & @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social on threats faced by journalists in exile. Even in exile, they face harassment, surveillance & reprisals. Media freedom must be protected everywhere.
October 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
odihr.pl
New guide on addressing anti-Christian hate crimes launched by ODIHR

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New guide on addressing anti-Christian hate crimes launched by ODIHR
Hate crimes targeting Christians remain a concern across the OSCE region, affecting not only individual victims but also the sense of safety and belonging of entire communities.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
odihr.pl
New guide on addressing anti-Christian hate crimes launched by ODIHR

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New guide on addressing anti-Christian hate crimes launched by ODIHR
Hate crimes targeting Christians remain a concern across the OSCE region, affecting not only individual victims but also the sense of safety and belonging of entire communities.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
odihr.pl
Tackling attacks on migrant and refugee rights in focus of ODIHR event

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Tackling attacks on migrant and refugee rights in focus of ODIHR event
Greater efforts are needed to counter the growing hostility toward migrants and refugees, increasingly fuelled by disinformation and anti-migrant rhetoric, which is weakening solidarity and respect…
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October 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Training tools to help police and prosecutors tackle hate crime in focus at ODIHR event

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Training tools to help police and prosecutors tackle hate crime in focus at ODIHR event
Hate crimes remain a serious threat to security across the OSCE region, with the potential to escalate into wider conflict and violence.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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War crime trials across the OSCE region in focus at Warsaw conference

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War crime trials across the OSCE region in focus at Warsaw conference
The sharp rise in the number of war crimes trials being heard by local courts across the OSCE region was the topic of discussion during a side event at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference entitled…
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October 13, 2025 at 9:22 AM
odihr.pl
Movie on hate and healing in focus of Roma and Sinti event in Warsaw

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Movie on hate and healing in focus of Roma and Sinti event in Warsaw
The film That Boy, screened today at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, follows the journey of Toby, a former Roma refugee, and Mirek, a former neo-Nazi, as they confront the roots of hate and…
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October 14, 2025 at 7:04 AM
odihr.pl
Protecting human rights helps keep gender equality on track, experts say at the Warsaw conference

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Protecting human rights helps keep gender equality on track, experts say at the Warsaw conference
As setbacks to gender equality become more visible across the OSCE region, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) emphasized the crucial role of strong human rights…
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October 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
commissionerhr.coe.int
At #WarsawHDC, I stressed how multilateralism and #HumanRights must be our compass in the storm to overcome global dysphoria.
#osce_odihr #osce #OSCE25FI
Read my speech👇
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October 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
commissionerhr.coe.int
Wrapping up a series of meetings on the margins of #WarsawHDC. We explored ways to nurture Europe's culture of #HumanRights and make it more resilient.
#OSCE25FI #OSCE
Commissioner O'Flaherty with Vesa Häkkinen, Ambassador of Finland to OSCE, Katja Pehrman, Human Rights Ambassador of Finland, Neil Holland, UK Ambassador to OSCE, Tom Woodroffe, UKFCDO, and Maria Telalian, Director of ODIHR.
October 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
sgavric.bsky.social
Coming to the #WarsawHDC?

Join Nicole Ameline, former 🇫🇷minister & chair of the CEDAW committee, and me for the Women’s Power Breakfast.

Topic:
🔹 ‘50/50 gender parity in politics – Why is it important and how to make it happen?’

Opening by Maria Telalian, @odihr.pl Director& Saara Sofia Siren
October 6, 2025 at 7:59 AM