Rome/Vienna [ENA] The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has launched the International Survivors of Trafficking Advisory Council (ISTAC) to assist countries across the OSCE region increase and improve their anti-trafficking efforts. Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. It is recognized by the United Nations as a violation of human rights. Trafficking in any form is inacceptable. OSCE   [Full story...]

Rome [ENA] The protection of cultural heritage in areas of international crisis is vital. The Italian government promoted the institution of the "Blue Helmets of Culture", as part of the "Unite4Heritage" initiative commissioned by the Director General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova. https://www.unite4heritage.org/ It is a Task Force, made up of experts from the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities (MiBACT),   [Full story...]