Our work
The OSCE Mission to Skopje supports North Macedonia in strengthening democracy, the rule of law and human rights. Working with institutions and communities, it promotes equality, integrity, justice, gender equality and youth participation for a more cohesive and secure society.
Criminal justice
Supporting a fair, efficient and accountable justice system that upholds the rule of law and protects human rights for all
The Mission works with justice and law enforcement institutions to strengthen the rule of law, enhance investigations and prosecutions, and ensure fair, efficient and human rights-compliant criminal justice processes.
Participants during the OSCE training strengthening criminal justice responses to violence against women and girls, Popova Šapka, 16-20 October 2023.
Integrity, anti-corruption and good governance
Fostering transparency, accountability and ethical leadership to strengthen public institutions and ensure governance serves citizens with fairness
The Mission supports stronger integrity, transparency and accountable governance by helping institutions prevent corruption, improve public oversight and uphold democratic standards in service of all citizens.
Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, Kilian Wahl, signs Memorandum of Understanding with Biljana Ivanovska, president of the State Commission for Prevention of Corruption, Skopje, 6 March 2023.
Fundamental rights and social cohesion
Promoting equality, inclusion and dialogue among North Macedonia’s diverse communities to build trust, protect rights and strengthen social cohesion
The Mission strengthens human rights protection, promotes equality and inclusion, and fosters trust among North Macedonia’s diverse communities through dialogue, outreach and support to responsive institutions.
Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, Ambassador Kilian Wahl, converses with one of the children in Shtip, who enjoyed playing with boccia equipment donated by the Mission’s Blossom Fund for Children to two local NGOs. Shtip, 2023
Gender equality
Advancing equality between women and men, empowering women’s leadership and building gender-responsive institutions and services
The Mission advances gender equality by supporting gender-responsive laws and institutions, preventing gender-based violence, and promoting the leadership and participation of women across public life.
Head of OSCE Mission to Skopje, Ambassador Kilian Wahl, addresses the regional conference "Parliaments advance gender equality" together with Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi and Deputy Foreign Minister Fatmire Isaki. Skopje, 23 June 2023
Youth
Empowering young people to participate, lead and contribute to inclusive, safe and democratic communities
The Mission empowers young people to participate in decision-making, strengthen community resilience and contribute to inclusive, democratic and safe environments across the country.
Students interact as part of the OSCE-supported Youth Workshop activities, Ohrid, 10 April 2017.
OSCE in action
The Organization’s work and teams in related fields
The OSCE’s work is based on a comprehensive security concept, encompassing 23 fields of work. Learn more about the Organization’s activities and teams working in fields relevant to the Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Arms control
Human rights
Reform and co-operation in the security sector
Youth
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