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To secure future generations, young people need a seat at the table. Over the last two days, we have trained young women from 15 countries in negotiation, mediation and dialogue. With these enhanced skills, they will directly contribute to conflict prevention and resolution. The participants are graduates from the OSCE Scholarship for Peace and Security. Find out more about the programme here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y4rR71

🤸 🌱 Young people are integral for a peaceful, secure and sustainable future. We support them across all dimensions of our work, equip them with the skills they need, give them platforms to elevate their voices, and work with them to address the issues that impact them. Are you a young person looking for opportunities to have a seat at the table? Celebrate #WorldYouthSkillsDay with us and learn more about how you can get involved 👉 https://bit.ly/45sqTms

Proud to present to the OSCE Permanent Council the Gender Annual Progress Report, with the key successes achieved in 2023, a real example of how the OSCE evolves its approaches as threats evolve.   In the year marking the 20th Anniversary of its Gender Action Plan, the OSCE continues to be an essential platform to unlock women’s full potentials, take action to end all forms of discrimination and violence, and work towards just, fair and equitable societies. In all my professional life I have been a strong supporter of women’s empowerment. That is why I am proud to share that in 2023 for the first time the OSCE achieved gender parity among its international staff! Our work focused on                                                         📍 promoting innovative approaches to translate the Women, Peace and Security Agenda into a concrete reality on the ground 📍investing in women and lead action towards women’s economic empowerment 📍redouble efforts in fighting all forms of gender-based violence and effectively protect the survivors. Supporting women affected by violence during conflict remained a top priority 📍 lead ground-breaking work at international levels, such as corruption and gender, women’s access to natural resources and role of women in organized crime 📍 invest in engaging men for gender equality with the good work of the OSCE Secretariat MenEngage group. Male allyship is key to achieving gender equality.  A big thanks to OSCE Gender Focal Points and staff, for their commitment and passion. They are the real drivers of this progress.   A special thanks to Lara Scarpitta and the Gender Team at the OSCE Secretariat and to donors for their support including to the #WinGenderEquality project. And congratulations to this year’s OSCE Gender Champions: staff who led outstanding efforts and achievements in the OSCE in promoting gender equality. As the world’s largest regional security organization, the OSCE remains a key global player in advancing gender equality and promoting women’s rights, including through partnership with international and civil soviet partners in key fora such as the WPS-HA compact. Our role is more critical today than ever.

Yesterday, Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid presented the 2023 Annual Progress Report highlighting the OSCE's key successes in advancing gender equality and women's empowerment. Learn more ⬇️

Excited to share the launch of the second edition of the OSCE Mentoring Programme for Central Asian Women in Renewable Energy! 🌱⚡ Partnering with GWNET: Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition, this initiative not only empowers women in Central Asia to pursue careers in the energy sector but also strengthens regional security by promoting sustainable energy practices. By equipping women with the necessary skills and knowledge, we foster resilience and stability in the region through renewable energy development. Discover more about the programme 👉 https://bit.ly/3S5C0fU

From owners of small bakeries 🥐 and handicraft shops 🧵 to founders of education centers and service providers, we support women entrepreneurs ♀️ in scaling their businesses through the effective use of digital technology. 📱 Our programme bolsters 21 women-led businesses from Central Asia with tailored training, workshops and mentoring 👉 https://bit.ly/3WavPcT

🛡️ By starting with our own supply chains, we are leading the charge in fighting human trafficking and labour exploitation. 💡 Our comprehensive guidance helps OSCE staff identify and prevent human rights violations linked to procurement processes to protect persons working in the OSCE supply chains. Read for insights on how to practice human rights due diligence when working with suppliers ⬇

Conflict. Tension. Instability. This is our reality today, but it doesn’t have to be our reality tomorrow. Director Kate Fearon spoke to the OSCE's Permanent Council today about how the power of diplomacy still matters and what the Conflict Prevention Centre is doing to help you.

🌍🚨 Environmental crime is a security threat that exploits our planet for profit. The risk? Loss of habitat of plants and animals, loss of biodiversity, erosion & pollution. Our Mission in Montenegro recently supported a study to uncover environmental crime in Montenegro & found that illegal logging is the most common criminal offense against the environment in the country. Read the report & recommendations to tackle this crime 👉 https://bit.ly/3W7swmA More info on the newly launched OSCE - Montenegro partnership on combating environmental crime ➡️ https://bit.ly/3zqyGpf

⚖️ When men and women share unpaid care work, women can join the work force, men can take more part in family life and the whole economy benefits ⬇️ https://bit.ly/46qFuyT #WINGenderEquality