VIENNA, 22 May 2015 – More than three hundred participants representing OSCE participating States, religious communities, civil society, the media and the academic community held an open debate about the root causes of extremism and radicalization that lead to violence and about possible measures and actions to prevent and counter these processes.
The aim of the OSCE Security Days was to provide an open forum for participants to review existing tools and best practices to combat violent radicalization; offer a platform for regional dialogue and cooperation, including with OSCE Mediterranean and Asian Partners; and identify a roadmap for future joint action with other International and Regional Organizations, including on engaging civil society.
Through five dynamic, panel discussions among high-level participants, with active engagement of the audience, participants looked at the role of media, education, inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue, and the empowerment of women and youth in reducing tensions and turning vulnerable individuals away from radicalization.
Former Chancellor of Austria, Wolfgang Schuessel, set the scene with a keynote speech focusing on migration and the tension between freedom of expression and respect for differences. “The OSCE’s comprehensive security approach is certainly qualified to support the participating states’ efforts to come to terms with the new challenges. The organization has the necessary structures and tools to provide a comprehensive framework for concrete action” Schussel said.
Most participants stressed the need to strengthen the role of education and responsible media, as well as the need for a highly flexible, diversified and cooperative approach to address the challenges posed by radicalisation and terrorist recruitment. The essential role and active involvement of women and youth was also highlighted throughout the event.
Noting the wealth of existing initiatives, networks and tools to counter radicalization, OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier called for even stronger co-operation among all stakeholders, and joint strategies, initiatives and policies. “Radicalization and violent extremism affect all of our societies. The complexity of challenges demands that we be creative to tackle them effectively and build bridges on many levels: between and within countries, societies, organizations” Zannier said. “The OSCE is ready to work with all our partners on this urgent and growing challenge and I look forward to our enhanced cooperation”.
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During the flight, the crew of the P-8A documented several warnings, issued by China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), most probably on the International Emergency (“Guard”) frequency 121.5 MHz, to leave the area as the U.S. military plane was approaching their military alert zone.
Interestingly, the U.S. aircraft replies to the Chinese Navy operators urging it to leave their area “quickly” as follows:
“Station calling U.S. military plane, please identify yourself”.
Then, after receiving confirmation that it was a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) operator, the answer is always the same: “I’m a U.S. military aircraft conducting lawful military activities outside national airspace; I’m operating with due regard as required under International Law.”
The audio seems to be disturbed by some kind of jamming.
Anyway, according to the U.S. Navy, the P-8 mission documented the continued expansion of reefs which have been turned into man-made islands with airport infrastructure in the South China Sea.
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A Legfelsőbb Tanács elfogadta a felsőoktatási törvénynek azt a módosítását, amely korlátozásokat vezet be a felsőoktatási intézmények vezetői tisztségének betöltésére vonatkozóan – adta hírül az osvita.ua május 14-én.
A törvénymódosítás célja, hogy megakadályozza az olyan személyek vezető beosztásba kerülését a felsőoktatási intézményekben, akik nem rendelkeznek az ennek megfelelő vezetői képességgel, feddhetetlen hírnévvel, kiváló tulajdonságokkal és szakmai elismertséggel.
A törvény megfogalmazói szerint a nyilvánossággal és a kutatókkal folytatott tárgyalásokat követően olyan kizáró kritériumokat határoztak meg, melyek közül ha csak egy is jellemző a jelölt személyre, akkor nincs joga betölteni az adott oktatási intézmény vezetői posztját.
Eszerint a rektori állást nem töltheti be büntetett előéletű vagy korrupcióval vádolt személy. Továbbá olyan ember sem vezethet felsőoktatási intézményt, akit a kormány átvilágítása kapcsán vizsgáltak.
Musztafa Najem parlamenti képviselő elmondása szerint azok az egykori vagy jelenlegi képviselők sem pályázhatnak felsőoktatási intézmény vezetői szerepkörére, akik igennel szavaztak a hírhedt, 2014. január 16-i diktatórikus törvényekre.
Azokat a felsőoktatási intézményekben vezetői állást betöltő személyeket pedig, akikre vonatkozik a fent említett kizáró kritériumok egyike, az illetékes hivatalnak el kell bocsátania.
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Three communication strategy capacity building workshops, organized by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, in partnership with the Information Department of the Office of Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, will take place from 19 to 23 May 2015 in Bishkek.
Some 60 media and communication officers from a wide range of ministries and agencies will focus on the development of communication strategies as well as tools and methods of communication.
The training is conducted by Marek Bekerman, with experience from BBC Global News in London, and Elena Voronina, Public Relations specialist.
The participants will learn about the role of media and communication services in the digital age, the importance of social media and how to incorporate all these aspects into strategies and work plans.
“The regular interaction between journalists and government is key in modern democratic societies,” said Maciej Dachowski, Head of the Politico-Military Unit of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek. “Better communication skills will help improve the transparency of government work, and therefore increase public trust in both the government and the media.”
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