Principles in Action - panel discussion

Principles in Action - panel discussion

Moderator Ms. Katri Makkonen, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Ambassador Jan Braathu, Director of OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, Ms. Maria Telalian and OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Ambassador Christophe Kamp attend the panel discussion at the Helsinki+50 Conference in Helsinki, Finland on July 31, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

King and Queen of Spain Host Princess of Asturias Foundation Meeting - Madrid

King and Queen of Spain Host Princess of Asturias Foundation Meeting - Madrid

The prosecutor against Hate Crimes, Miguel Ángel Aguilar, during the extraordinary meeting of the Follow-up Commission of the III Action Plan to Combat Hate Crimes 2025-2028, at the Ministry of the Interior, on July 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The meeting analyzed the latest events related to the actions of violent and xenophobic groups against ethnic, racial or cultural minorities. 17 JULY 2025 Eduardo Parra / Europa Press 07/17/2025 Photo by Jose Ramon Hernando/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

UK: Tens of Thousands Gather for London’s Annual Pride Parade 2

Tens of thousands gathered in London for the capital’s annual Pride parade on Saturday, July 5, with dazzling outfits and colourful floats filling the streets.

UK: Tens of Thousands Gather for London’s Annual Pride Parade

Tens of thousands gathered in London for the capital’s annual Pride parade on Saturday, July 5, with dazzling outfits and colourful floats filling the streets.

US: San Francisco Dyke March Returns for Pride 2025, Drawing Thousands

After a six-year hiatus, the San Francisco Dyke March returned in full force on Saturday, June 28, as part of Pride weekend with music, motorcycles, and a powerful surge of community energy that brought thousands back to the streets.

US: Mayor Eric Adams Joins Pride Parade in NYC

New Yorkers gathered for an LGBTQ+ Pride parade on Fifth Avenue on Sunday, June 29, where Mayor Eric Adams joined the march but received a mixed reception, including some boos and negative reactions. The celebration, however, ended tragically near the historic Stonewall Inn with a shooting that injured two teenage girls, one critically.

US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall 3

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall 5

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall 4

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall 2

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

US: Arrests Made as Anti-LGBTQ Group Clash With Counter-Protesters Outside Seattle City Hall

Multiple arrests were made during clashes outside Seattle City Hall on Tuesday, May 27, between anto-LGBTQ+ activists and counter-protesters. The confrontations occurred following a similar incident with 23 arrests on Saturday in Cal Anderson Park. Mayday USA, a Christian ultra-conservative evangelical group against transgender rights, was calling for Mayor Bruce Harrell's resignation after he labeled them "extreme right-wing" antagonists.

Paris City Hall for LGBTQIA+ Rights Conference - Paris

Paris City Hall for LGBTQIA+ Rights Conference - Paris

Francophone Award / Belhedi Bouhdid is a defender of the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community, he fights for the rights of sexual minorities in Tunisia. He is the executive director of the Shams Tunisia association during 8th award ceremony of the Paris International Prize for LGBTQIA+ Rights. Paris, France on May 16, 2025. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Participants of the meeting between Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos and OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Dmytro Zolotukhin (L) is seen during the meeting between Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos and OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos is seen during the meeting with OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Dmytro Zolotukhin speaks during the meeting between Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos and OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

A participant in the meeting between Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos and OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Dmytro Zolotukhin (L) is seen during the meeting between Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos and OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Dmytro Zolotukhin speaks during the meeting between Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos and OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp is seen during the meeting with Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Participants of the meeting between Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos and OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos and Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Dmytro Zolotukhin (L to R) are seen during the meeting with OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp is seen during the meeting with Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp is seen during the meeting with Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp is seen during the meeting with Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

A participant in the meeting between Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos and OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Participants of the meeting between Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos and OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos is seen during the meeting with OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Andrii Nadzhos meets with OSCE High Commissioner

Deputy Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine for European Integration Andrii Nadzhos is seen during the meeting with OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp, Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 8, 2025 (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Ukrinform)

US: Protest against Detention of Mahmoud Khalil at Trump Tower

At least 98 demonstrators were arrested after a Jewish group staged a sit-in protest at Trump Tower in Manhattan on Thursday, March 13, demanding the release of detained pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested by ICE.

International Women’s Day: Demonstrations Call for Equality and Rights 5

On Saturday, March 8, International Women's Day, officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, people took to the streets in cities around the world, demanding gender equality, the right to abortion, and an end to violence against women.

International Women’s Day: Demonstrations Call for Equality and Rights 2

On Saturday, March 8, International Women's Day, officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, people took to the streets in cities around the world, demanding gender equality, the right to abortion, and an end to violence against women.

International Women’s Day: Demonstrations Call for Equality and Rights 4

On Saturday, March 8, International Women's Day, officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, people took to the streets in cities around the world, demanding gender equality, the right to abortion, and an end to violence against women.

International Women’s Day: Demonstrations Call for Equality and Rights

On Saturday, March 8, International Women's Day, officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, people took to the streets in cities around the world, demanding gender equality, the right to abortion, and an end to violence against women.

International Women’s Day: Demonstrations Call for Equality and Rights 3

On Saturday, March 8, International Women's Day, officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, people took to the streets in cities around the world, demanding gender equality, the right to abortion, and an end to violence against women.

US: Neo-Nazis Display Swastika Flags In Ohio Protest, Residents Set One On Fire

A group of neo-Nazis displaying swastika flags held a demonstration on the Interstate 75 overpass between Evendale and Lincoln Heights, near Cincinnati, Ohio, on Friday, February 7. Police were deployed, and residents shouted for them to leave, setting fire to one of their flags.

Cultural diversity gala

Cultural diversity gala

18.01.2025, Tallinn The Cultural Diversity Gala in the atrium of Viru Center. The signing of an agreement between the Estonian Union of National Minorities, the Estonian Centre of Folk Culturer, and the Union of National Cultural Associations Lüüra (Lyre). The gala offered an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that is born from the cultural differences and similarities of the people living in Estonia. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Cultural diversity gala

Cultural diversity gala

18.01.2025, Tallinn The Cultural Diversity Gala in the atrium of Viru Center. The signing of an agreement between the Estonian Union of National Minorities, the Estonian Centre of Folk Culturer, and the Union of National Cultural Associations Lüüra (Lyre). The gala offered an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that is born from the cultural differences and similarities of the people living in Estonia. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Cultural diversity gala

Cultural diversity gala

18.01.2025, Tallinn The Cultural Diversity Gala in the atrium of Viru Center. The signing of an agreement between the Estonian Union of National Minorities, the Estonian Centre of Folk Culturer, and the Union of National Cultural Associations Lüüra (Lyre). The gala offered an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that is born from the cultural differences and similarities of the people living in Estonia. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Cultural diversity gala

Cultural diversity gala

18.01.2025, Tallinn The Cultural Diversity Gala in the atrium of Viru Center. The signing of an agreement between the Estonian Union of National Minorities, the Estonian Centre of Folk Culturer, and the Union of National Cultural Associations Lüüra (Lyre). The gala offered an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that is born from the cultural differences and similarities of the people living in Estonia. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Cultural diversity gala

Cultural diversity gala

18.01.2025, Tallinn The Cultural Diversity Gala in the atrium of Viru Center. The signing of an agreement between the Estonian Union of National Minorities, the Estonian Centre of Folk Culturer, and the Union of National Cultural Associations Lüüra (Lyre). The gala offered an opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that is born from the cultural differences and similarities of the people living in Estonia. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Amazing Slow Train Village Gala - China

Amazing Slow Train Village Gala - China

Actresses of ethnic minorities perform on the train No. 5640 in southwest China's Guizhou Province. A "village gala" was held on the train No. 5640 running on the Guiyang-Yuping railway on Saturday, during which folk customs and specialty food of Miao and Dong ethnic groups were displayed for passengers along the way. The pair of "slow trains" No. 5640 and No. 5639 run in Guizhou Province between Yuping Dong Autonomous County of Tongren City and provincial capital Guiyang City. The trains pass through several townships in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, connecting more than 100 ethnic minority villages along the route.Temporary fairs are also held aboard the trains where passengers can purchase goods in preparation for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, on January 18, 2025 in Kaili, China. Photo by Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Amazing Slow Train Village Gala - China

Amazing Slow Train Village Gala - China

Actresses of ethnic minorities perform on the train No. 5640 in southwest China's Guizhou Province. A "village gala" was held on the train No. 5640 running on the Guiyang-Yuping railway on Saturday, during which folk customs and specialty food of Miao and Dong ethnic groups were displayed for passengers along the way. The pair of "slow trains" No. 5640 and No. 5639 run in Guizhou Province between Yuping Dong Autonomous County of Tongren City and provincial capital Guiyang City. The trains pass through several townships in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, connecting more than 100 ethnic minority villages along the route.Temporary fairs are also held aboard the trains where passengers can purchase goods in preparation for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, on January 18, 2025 in Kaili, China. Photo by Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Christian worshippers attend Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Christian worshippers attend Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A Christian man rings the bell of the Cathedral during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A view of the Cathedral during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A man holding a weapon stands guard outside the Cathedral during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Christian worshippers attend Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A Christian man rings the bell of the Cathedral during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM