OSCE
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · International Organization
| Stands for | Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
OSCE stands for Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, an international organization abbreviation.
World's largest regional security organization, with 57 participating states from Europe, Central Asia and North America, working on arms control, conflict prevention, election observation and human rights. Its secretariat is in Vienna.
Example: OSCE observers said the election was competitive but marred by media bias.
Usage notes
It grew out of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe, which produced the 1975 Helsinki Final Act, and took its current name in 1995. Decisions require consensus, so Russia can block actions. Its Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights in Warsaw runs election monitoring missions.
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