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Nach langem Bitten bekommt die Ukraine Kampfjets vom Typ F-16. Doch bevor die Flugzeuge im Krieg gegen Russland zum Einsatz kommen, ist eine Umschulung der ukrainischen Piloten notwendig. Was das genau bedeutet, weiss Luftwaffen-Experte Hansjörg Egger.

Zöllner in Deutschland haben einen Ferrari-Schmuggel gestoppt. Ein Mann hatte den Sportwagen in der Schweiz gekauft und war damit über die Grenze gefahren – ohne ihn zu deklarieren.

Kurz vor dem Pfingsten-Wochenende machte der Gotthardtunnel in beide Richtungen dicht. Mittlerweile ist er wieder offen. Der Stau beträgt aktuell vier Kilometer.

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From 22 to 24 May 2023, six prominent Ukrainian women peacebuilders, civil society representatives and mediators gathered in Vienna to discuss actions required to support women's leadership and participation in all decision-making processes. After two online meetings, this was the first in-person gathering of the group, organized by the Gender Issues Program in the Office of the Secretary General within the framework of the WIN-supported OSCE Networking Platform of Women Peace Leaders, including Peacebuilders and Mediators launched by Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid in December 2021.

During their visit, the participants shared their experiences and perspectives on the war against Ukraine with the OSCE Secretary General, the participating States and donors of the WIN project, as well as staff of the OSCE Secretariat. Among many issues, participants called for ensuring women’s meaningful participation in recovery planning and strengthening the support for grass-root women activists. They welcomed the networking platform provided by the OSCE as a unique opportunity to connect diverse women mediators and peacebuilders and to provide them with a safe space to share experiences and shape common strategies.

"Supporting the work of women peacebuilders and women-led organizations operating on the ground remains a top priority for the OSCE," said OSCE Secretary General Schmid, "they must be empowered, supported, and recognized for the critical work they do for their communities in times of peace and in times of war. The OSCE is well placed to provide these spaces to enhance women’s participation and influence in peace processes at all levels," she underscored.

Despite the overwhelming challenges posed by the ongoing war, Ukrainian women have stood at the forefront of humanitarian responses. Leading civil society organizations, they provide life-saving and essential support to entire communities, addressing the consequences of war and providing support to survivors of gender-based and conflict-related sexual violence.

But despite progress, further efforts are necessary to ensure the continued inclusion of women in all relevant decision-making processes. "The variety of women's experiences and voices must be heard and considered when shaping the present and future of Ukraine," highlighted Marta Chumalo, a prominent human rights defender and co-founder of the NGO "Center "Women's Perspectives".

During the event, the participants presented concrete recommendations on how to amplify the voices of women. The three-day event also included sessions on how to build self-resilience within women’s civil society and how to develop strategies to enhance women's leadership during and after conflict.            

Above all, the participants emphasized the importance of including women in decision-making and peace-building processes and the need to bring their participation and crucial work to the forefront. In this context, the OSCE has a vital role to play in empowering and supporting Ukrainian women.

The event is a part of the multi-year project WIN for Women and Men on strengthening comprehensive security through innovating and networking for gender equality, which aims to build capacity and increase participation of women in conflict prevention, mediation, and other processes relevant to comprehensive security.

La Commission des affaires juridiques du National a mis vendredi en consultation un projet de loi visant à inscrire le «stalking» dans le Code pénal en tant qu’infraction spécifique.

Eljárás alá vont a nyitrai rendőrség egy alsóbodoki (Dolné Obdokovce/Nyitrai járás) férfit (62), aki ellen feljelentés érkezett, hogy részegen elütött a falujában egy 8 éves kisfiút, akit kórházba vittek, hogy ellássák a sérüléseit.

Die 35. und zweitletzte Runde der Super League in der Saison 2022/23 ist Geschichte. Wer hat überzeugt und wer ist durchgefallen? Hier gibts die Noten.

Der Vorentwurf der Rechtskommission des Nationalrats (RK-N) für einen separaten Stalking-Tatbestand im Strafgesetzbuch geht in die Vernehmlassung. Die Kommission will damit Opfer von Stalking strafrechtlich besser schützen.

En 2022, la vaccination contre le Covid en Afrique a significativement augmenté et le nombre de cas a chuté. Mais selon des experts africains en santé publique, il est désormais  nécessaire d’investir sur le long terme. 

Adrian Knup sagt Tschüss. Er legt sein Amt bei der Swiss Football League nieder und sucht eine neue berufliche Herausforderung.

La Suisse a-t-elle l’un des meilleurs systèmes de santé au monde? Non, selon Jérôme Cosandey. Il demande de meilleures prestations pour l’argent investi.

Már elérhető a Fórum Kisebbségkutató Intézet tudományos podcastje, a Bagoly mondja újabb adása, amelyben Nagy Ildikó kérdezi Bukovszky László történészt és kormánybiztost arról, hogy kikkel működött együtt és kiket figyelt meg a csehszlovák Állambiztonsági Szolgálat (STB).

Der Genfersee – in der Westschweiz heisst er Lac Léman – ist eine schönste Destination schlechthin. Wir präsentieren sieben unvergessliche Pfingstenausflüge rund um den blauen Riesen.

Wenn man Pflanzen in der richtigen Kombination anpflanzt, können sie einander positiv beeinflussen. Bereits die amerikanischen Ureinwohner gärtnerten nach dem «Drei-Schwestern»–Prinzip. Blick-Garten-Expertin Scarlet Allenspach zeigt dir, wie es funktioniert.

Die Bewohnerinnen und Bewohner von Brienz GR dürfen ihre Häuser jetzt doch nicht betreten – und das mehrere Tage lang. Die Gefahr ist laut den Experten zu gross. Am Freitagmorgen lösten sich am Hang erneut mehrere Felsbrocken und donnerten ins Tal.

Twitter hat der Europäischen Kommission mitgeteilt, dass es ernsthaft in Erwägung ziehe, sich aus dem EU-Verhaltenskodex für Desinformation zurückzuziehen. Dabei handelt es sich um eine freiwillige Vereinbarung, die den kommenden verbindlichen Regeln vorausgeht, hieß es aus EU-Insiderkreisen gegenüber EURACTIV.

Željka Šulc

SARAJEVO, 26 May 2023 – In response to the recent passing of the draft amendments to the Criminal Code of Republika Srpska, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHIR) raised concerns about their compatibility with the right to freedom of expression.

In a newly published analysis requested by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, ODIHR says: “The right to freedom of expression is a human right crucial to the functioning of a democracy and is central to achieving other human rights and fundamental freedoms. The full enjoyment of this right is one of the foundations of a free, democratic, tolerant and pluralist society in which individuals and groups with different backgrounds and beliefs can voice their opinions, while bringing visibility to marginalized or underrepresented groups”. 

“Bearing in mind the negative impact that defamation laws may have on the freedom of expression, international human rights bodies, including the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, have called upon states to abolish any criminal defamation laws.State practices show that criminal defamation laws are often used against journalists, political opponents, human rights defenders and others who are critical of government officials and policies,” the legal analysis continues. “It is acknowledged that the right to protection of reputation is also a fundamental right which is protected under international law, and could be impacted by defamatory statements. At the same time, defamation laws could have a chilling effect on the exercise of the right to freedom of expression. Therefore, it is important that defamation laws when they exist are formulated in a way that excludes potential abuse by the public authorities, and at the same time conform to the principle of proportionality.”

ODIHR calls upon the authorities not to pursue the adoption of the provisions that aim at criminalizing “insults” and “defamation” in the Republika Srpska. In its analysis, the Office suggests considering a number of possible alternatives, at the same time ensuring that they are carefully crafted to exclude arbitrary application or abuse by the public authorities and fully comply with all international human rights standards.

The full analysis can be found here: Urgent comments on the draft criminal offences against honor and reputation in Republika Srpska | OSCE

Les partis politiques grecs préparent leur stratégie en vue du second tour des élections du 25 juin, alors que les potentielles alliances postélectorales provoquent déjà des tensions.

Die G7-Staaten brauchen neue Verbündete. Der Think7-Beratungsprozess für die G7, ein Zusammenschluss führender Think Tanks und Forschungsinstitute, mahnt kürzlich in einem Communiqué: Die entschiedene Eindämmung der sich rasant ausbreitenden Schuldenkrise in Entwicklungs- und Schwellenländern sei von zentraler Bedeutung in der Ausgestaltung vertrauensvoller Allianzen innerhalb der G20 und darüber hinaus.