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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 3d

#Georgia has committed to respect and protect the right to freedom of assembly in line with its international and OSCE human rights obligations. The detention of peaceful protesters, human rights defenders and opposition politicians goes against international human rights standards.

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 3d

ODIHR calls on the Georgian authorities to respect freedom of peaceful assembly and human rights amid increasing pressure on civil society.

Read our full statement 🔽 buff.ly/otSIUJV

OSCE human rights office calls on Georgian authorities to respect freedom of peaceful assembly, human rights amid increasing pressure on civil society

WARSAW, 7 October 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) expresses concern over the violent protests following Georgia’s recent local elections.

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Für Menschenrechte @dimr.bsky.social · Sep 10

Maria Telalian, Direktorin des @odihr.pl, war zu Besuch im Institut.

Gemeinsam mit der Direktorin des Instituts, Beate Rudolf, bekräftigte sie die große Bedeutung von Politiker*innen, die für die Menschenrechte aller eintreten, für unabhängige Institutionen und für eine starke Zivilgesellschaft.

Zwei Personen stehen vor einem Bild, auf dem Teile der Worte "Human Dignity" zu lesen sind. Eine lächelt in die Kamera, die andere schaut ernst. Dazu der Text: „Demokratiefeindliche und menschenverachtende Parteien und Stimmungen nehmen überall in Europa zu. Gerade jetzt braucht der demokratische Rechtsstaat Politiker*innen, die für die Menschenrechte aller eintreten, für unabhängige Institutionen, für eine starke Zivilgesellschaft.“

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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Sep 10

Regrettably, the Georgian authorities’ decision to invite ODIHR to observe the forthcoming local elections at such a late stage prevents meaningful observation, and we will not be in a position to deploy an election observation mission. #Georgia #elections

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Sep 10

Invitation from 🇬🇪#Georgia less than a month before #elections makes meaningful observation impossible.

Read our full statement: buff.ly/kPhXguJ

Invitation from Georgia less than a month before elections makes meaningful observation impossible: ODIHR statement

WARSAW, 9 September 2025 – The invitation by the Georgian authorities to observe the local elections taking place on 4 October, less than a month before election day, leaves insufficient time for…

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Sep 1

Security begins with freedom, fairness and dignity.

To achieve that goal, ODIHR works each day throughout the OSCE region to strengthen respect for democratic principles and human rights.

Find out what we do: buff.ly/ASg7uZa

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Aug 1

The OSCE was founded on the principle that security is only possible when human rights are placed at its centre.

Fifty years after the Helsinki Final Act signature, this vision is more vital than ever.

ODIHR turns this vision into action, every day ⏩ bit.ly/4ffnWuq

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Jul 15

Today ODIHR publishes its 7th monitoring report on violations of international law in 🇺🇦#Ukraine, documenting evidence of human rights violations that are increasing amid escalating attacks by the Russian armed forces. Find out more here: www.osce.org/odihr/594793
#HumanRights #IHL

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Jul 9

The closure of Golos, respected for its independent election monitoring in 🇷🇺#Russia, underscores the years of pressure on civil society. ODIHR urges the authorities to ensure that civil society can operate freely, an essential element to any genuine democracy.

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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Jul 8

ODIHR notes with particular concern the arrests of dozens of protestors in recent months and reports of the lack of respect for fair trial standards, as well as increased pressure on human rights defenders and civil society actors carrying out their legitimate work. 🇬🇪#Georgia

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Jul 7

ODIHR voices deep concerns over increased pressure on civil society and political dissent in 🇬🇪#Georgia, and we reaffirm our readiness to support the country in upholding its OSCE commitments. Read our full statement here:

OSCE human rights office voices deep concern over increased pressure on civil society and political dissent in Georgia, reaffirms commitment to support

WARSAW, 7 July 2025 – Legislation increasingly restricting the work of civil society and the detention and prosecution of peaceful protestors in Georgia as well as the recent arrests of political…

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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Jul 7

ODIHR urges the 🇷🇸 Serbian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly, refrain from any excessive or indiscriminate use of force, and ensure that any violations are investigated.

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Jul 7

ODIHR is very concerned about the reported violence and arrests during the ongoing protests in #Serbia. We urge the 🇷🇸 authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly and refrain from any excessive and indiscriminate use of force, ensuring that any violations are investigated.

Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Jul 2

ODIHR is Bluesky and away! Join us for updates on democracy, human rights and the rule of law across the 57 countries of the OSCE region.

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Jul 2

All 57 countries across the vast OSCE region have committed to strengthen democracy and respect for human rights.

ODIHR is here to help make those commitments a reality.

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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Jun 26

High audience engagement at the ODIHR‬ & FRA‬ session on communicating the rule of law at #WorldJusticeForum2025 underlined not just the importance of the topic, but also how many of us share the challenge of making it tangible to the general public.

@odihr.pl
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Jun 22

OSCE/ODIHR welcomes the release of Siarhei Tsikhanouski and others unjustly imprisoned in #Belarus. We continue to call for the release of all those who remain behind bars simply for exercising their fundamental rights to peaceful protest and freedom of expression.

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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Jun 20

Everyone has the right to seek safety in another country, no matter where they come from or who they are.

OSCE/ODIHR statement 👉 bit.ly/3ZFGvl1
#WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees

Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Jun 1

Voting is well underway in 🇵🇱#Poland's presidential run-off, and OSCE/ODIHR has been observing since early April.

Join the international observers tomorrow at 15:00 to hear our initial findings: www.osce.org/odihr/electi... #WyboryPrezydenckie #wybory2025

Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · May 16

OSCE/ODIHR expresses serious concern following the conviction and sentencing of Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of the independent Russian election monitoring group Golos, to 5 years in a penal colony after a verdict by a Moscow court. Read more: www.osce.org/odihr/electi...

Conviction of independent election monitor in Russia undermines human rights and democratic standards, OSCE human rights office says

WARSAW, 15 May 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) expresses serious concern following the conviction and sentencing of Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of the ind...

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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · May 4

Voting is underway in #Romania’s presidential election, and OSCE/ODIHR has been observing in the country since March.

Tune in at 15:00 local time tomorrow to watch the press conference of the international observers: www.osce.org/odihr/electi... #elections #alegeri

Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Apr 30

All OSCE countries have committed to hold elections in line with international democratic standards.

As Poland heads to the polls on 18 May, ODIHR is on the ground to observe.

Find out more about our observation mission here: bit.ly/3GJZa8t

ODIHR Election Observation to the 2025 Presidential Election in Poland

This factsheet explains the purpose of the Limited Election Observation Mission to Poland's 2025 Presidential Election.

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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Apr 30

Check out all OSCE/ODIHR legal reviews on Poland here: legislationline.org/Poland

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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Apr 13

OSCE/ODIHR deplores today’s attack by the Russian Federation on Sumy 🇺🇦#Ukraine and the resulting civilian deaths, which once again include children. Targeting civilian life is a violation of international humanitarian law and must stop immediately. #IHL

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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Apr 11

While the #US general #elections demonstrated the resilience of the country’s democratic institutions, it was marred by disinformation and repeated, unfounded claims of election fraud negatively impacted public trust. Find out more here ▶️ bit.ly/3RLWCZQ

USA 2024 general elections: ODIHR observation mission final report

While the general elections in the United States demonstrated the resilience of the country’s democratic institutions, the election process took place in a highly polarized environment. The election w...

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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Apr 3

🇬🇪Georgia's foreign agents legislation raises concerns over negative impact on civil society. See OSCE/ODIHR’s full statement: buff.ly/PaujVUU #Georgia

Georgia’s foreign agents legislation raises concerns over negative impact on civil society, OSCE human rights office says

WARSAW, 2 April 2025 – Georgia’s new law ‘On the Foreign Agents Registration Act’, requiring all individuals or organisations considered to act in the interest of a foreign entity to register as forei...

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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Mar 13

Challenges to democracy and human rights are increasing, regrettably also in an increasing number of countries.

OSCE/ODIHR continues working to strengthen respect for democratic principles, human rights, and the rule of law. Learn more about our work and impact 👉 bit.ly/3XOhAuw

Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Feb 24

Efforts to uphold justice and achieve accountability remain crucial for a just and lasting peace as we mark the third year since the beginning of the war in #Ukraine.

Today’s statement from OSCE/ODIHR > www.osce.org/odihr/586050

Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Feb 19

The right to peaceful protest is the lifeblood of democracy.

If this is a topic you work on, check out OSCE/ODIHR’s new monitoring report, with findings from our own monitoring: www.osce.org/odihr/585436

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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · Feb 12

Genuinely democratic #elections are a lynchpin of democracy. In a time of democratic challenges, independent and impartial election observation is more important than ever.

Find out more about ODIHR’s election observation and how you can join us: www.osce.org/odihr/electi...