Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) – UPSC Prelims

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE):
  • Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe(OSCE) is the world’s largest regional security organization.
  • Purpose: Its mandate includes issues such as arms control, promotion of human rights, freedom of the press, and fair elections.
  • Member States: It consists of 57 participating States from North America, Europe and Asia.
  • Secretariat: Vienna, Austria.