OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities

Today we are launching the call for nominations for the 2026 Max van der Stoel Award. Nominate or propose an individual or institution that is improving the lives of #NationalMinorities in the @OSCE area before 15 March: hcnm.osce.org/hcnm/661609 #MvdSAward

For over 1400 days, three OSCE officials have been held in detention. On the @UN International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members, we reiterate our call for their immediate release.

Deadline is Sunday!

The Max van der Stoel Award is an award of €50,000 for extraordinary and outstanding achievements in improving the position of #NationalMinorities in the @OSCE participating States. #MvdSAward Learn more: hcnm.osce.org/hcnm/mvdsaward

Don't miss the deadline for the Max van der Stoel Award this Sunday, 15 March. Propose an individual or institution that is improving the lives of #NationalMinorities in the @OSCE area here maxvanderstoelaward.com. We will decide whether to nominate your proposal. #MvdSAward

Pleased to be in Strasbourg again for the 42nd co-ordination group meeting between the @OSCE and @CoE. Useful exchanges on how we can further strengthen our co-operation on #nationalminority issues, to build integrated societies and strengthen peace and stability.

The Max van der Stoel Award is an award of €50,000 for extraordinary and outstanding achievements in improving the lives of #NationalMinorities in the @OSCE participating States. #MvdSAward Learn more: hcnm.osce.org/hcnm/mvdsaward

Propose your choice for the #MvdSAward before 15 March to field operations osce.org/field-operatio…, institutions @osce_odihr @OSCE_RFoM, or delegations osce.org/contacts/deleg…. They will decide whether to nominate your proposal.

Do you know an individual or institution that is improving the lives of #NationalMinorities in the @OSCE area? They could be eligible for the Max van der Stoel Award. The deadline of 15 March is approaching. #MvdSAward. Make a proposal here maxvanderstoelaward.com or… ⤵️

The Max van der Stoel Award is an award of €50,000 for extraordinary and outstanding achievements in improving the position of #NationalMinorities in the @OSCE participating States. #MvdSAward Learn more: hcnm.osce.org/hcnm/mvdsaward

Or, propose your choice for the #MvdSAward before 15 March to field operations osce.org/field-operatio…, institutions @osce_odihr @OSCE_RFoM, or delegations osce.org/contacts/deleg…. They will decide whether to nominate your proposal.

You can propose an individual or institution that is improving the lives of #NationalMinorities in the @OSCE area for the Max van der Stoel Award here maxvanderstoelaward.com before 15 March. We will decide whether to nominate your proposal. #MvdSAward

@SwitzerlandOSCE @ignaziocassis @OSCE While accompanying the @OSCE Chairman-in-Office @ignaziocassis on his visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), I had fruitful discussions about national minority issues with the Minister of Human Rights and Refugees and the BiH Council of National Minorities. #OSCE26CH

Chairman-in-Office @ignaziocassis concluded his visit in Sarajevo, reaffirming the @OSCE’s strong engagement in the Western Balkans and steadfast support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s sovereignty, democratic institutions and reform path, in line with the Dayton Peace Agreement. As 2026 Chair, 🇨🇭drives #dialogue, stability and multilateral cooperation. 🔗osce.org/chairpersonshi… #30YearsPartnership #OSCE26CH

I will visit Ukraine again soon to discuss these issues with a wide range of interlocutors.

My office continues to co-operate with Ukrainian institutions on legislative, policy and institutional development in this field.

Today marks four years since the start of the war against Ukraine. My institution has closely followed the profound impact of the war on questions of identity and minority relations.

ODIHR’s factsheets give a clear, practical overview of our work to protect democracy and human rights, helping to strengthen the ties that bind our societies together and make them safer. 👉 Read and download the series here: buff.ly/qniBLnZ

During his visit to Romania, @OSCE High Commissioner Christophe Kamp met with the Rector and students of Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca to discuss his mandate and issues related to national minorities and inter-ethnic relations. @UnivBabesBolyai

The Max van der Stoel Award is an award of €50,000 for extraordinary and outstanding achievements in improving the lives of #NationalMinorities in the @OSCE participating States. #MvdSAward Learn more: hcnm.osce.org/hcnm/mvdsaward

Propose your choice for the #MvdSAward before 15 March to field operations osce.org/field-operatio…, institutions @osce_odihr @OSCE_RFoM, or delegations osce.org/contacts/deleg…. They will decide whether to nominate your proposal.

Do you know an individual or institution that is improving the lives of #NationalMinorities in the @OSCE area? They could be eligible for the Max van der Stoel Award. #MvdSAward. Make a proposal here maxvanderstoelaward.com or… ⤵️