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Reform and co-operation in the security sector

The Mission’s main objective in security sector governance is to support Bosnia and Herzegovina in strengthening its security and defence sector, capable of effectively responding to contemporary and emerging threats to national and human security.

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Security Sector Governance and Reform

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Security Sector and Governance Reform is a nationally-led process of improving the provision, governance and oversight of security and justice, principally in terms of ensuring democratic control, accountability, rule of law and respect for human rights and gender equality. The process complements parallel political, economic and social developments within the broader context of stabilization and democratization. Recognizing the importance of good governance to maintaining peace and stability, the Mission’s works with Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities at all levels of government to increase their capacities to deal with complex threats to national and human security, and to increase citizens’ trust and confidence in their legitimacy and decision-making ability.

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Training on Open-Source Intelligence Equips Police in BiH to Tackle Security Threats

The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina organized a specialized training on collecting intelligence data from open-sources (OSINT), which concluded today in Sarajevo. Consistent application of intelligence-led policing (ILP) is key to ensuring that Bosnia and Herzegovina is well-prepared to effectively combat serious crime. The event brought together representatives from nine cantonal police administrations, as well as the Federation Police Administration.
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Centre for Verification of Deactivated Firearms opens in Tuzla with OSCE support

Ambassador Rick Holtzapple, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, attended the official opening ceremony of the Centre for Verification of Deactivated Firearms at the Ministry of Interior of Tuzla Canton.
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Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security
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Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security

This document was adopted at the 91st Plenary Meeting of the Special Committee of the CSCE Forum for Security Co-operation in Budapest on 3 December 1994.
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Ministerial Council decisions on reform and co-operation in the security sector

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Security Sector Governance and Reform

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Democratic Control and Parliamentary Oversight over Defense and Security

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Protection and Rescue

The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina supports Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) in developing a reliable disaster preparedness and management system in accordance with its OSCE commitments and the Framework Law on Protection and Rescue of People and Property from Natural and Other Disasters. The Mission assists authorities, civil society and other stakeholders to increase their resilience to natural and other hazards and to reduce the susceptibility of people and property to disaster risks. With its comprehensive approach to security, the Mission is in a unique position to advance co-operation and co-ordination among all relevant ministries and agencies on emergency/crisis management and recovery. These efforts complement implementation of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2015-2030 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
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Fra Anđela Zvizdovića 1, UNITIC Tower A
71000 Sarajevo
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Phone: +387 33 952 100
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