Katya Andrusz
@katyaandrusz.bsky.social
Spokesperson for OSCE/ODIHR │ Tireless outreach for #democracy and #humanrights │ Disambiguation: UK/DE national │ Londoner born & bred │ Usual caveats apply
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ODIHR will shortly publish a legal review of recent legal changes in 🇬🇪#Georgia affecting freedom of peaceful assembly on request from @Ombudsman_Geo.
We are closely monitoring developments & continue to offer our assistance in strengthening democracy & human rights in Georgia.
We are closely monitoring developments & continue to offer our assistance in strengthening democracy & human rights in Georgia.
October 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
ODIHR will shortly publish a legal review of recent legal changes in 🇬🇪#Georgia affecting freedom of peaceful assembly on request from @Ombudsman_Geo.
We are closely monitoring developments & continue to offer our assistance in strengthening democracy & human rights in Georgia.
We are closely monitoring developments & continue to offer our assistance in strengthening democracy & human rights in Georgia.
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Today is #WorldDayAgainstTheDeathPenalty.
The death penalty is widely recognised as a cruel & inhuman punishment. It does not deter crime & causes terrible suffering.
All OSCE countries should join the global trend of abolition & make the OSCE region a death penalty-free zone.
The death penalty is widely recognised as a cruel & inhuman punishment. It does not deter crime & causes terrible suffering.
All OSCE countries should join the global trend of abolition & make the OSCE region a death penalty-free zone.
October 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Today is #WorldDayAgainstTheDeathPenalty.
The death penalty is widely recognised as a cruel & inhuman punishment. It does not deter crime & causes terrible suffering.
All OSCE countries should join the global trend of abolition & make the OSCE region a death penalty-free zone.
The death penalty is widely recognised as a cruel & inhuman punishment. It does not deter crime & causes terrible suffering.
All OSCE countries should join the global trend of abolition & make the OSCE region a death penalty-free zone.
#Georgia has committed to respect and protect the right to freedom of assembly in line with its international and OSCE human rights obligations. The detention of peaceful protesters, human rights defenders and opposition politicians goes against international human rights standards.
ODIHR calls on the Georgian authorities to respect freedom of peaceful assembly and human rights amid increasing pressure on civil society.
Read our full statement 🔽 buff.ly/otSIUJV
Read our full statement 🔽 buff.ly/otSIUJV
OSCE human rights office calls on Georgian authorities to respect freedom of peaceful assembly, human rights amid increasing pressure on civil society
WARSAW, 7 October 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) expresses concern over the violent protests following Georgia’s recent local elections.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
#Georgia has committed to respect and protect the right to freedom of assembly in line with its international and OSCE human rights obligations. The detention of peaceful protesters, human rights defenders and opposition politicians goes against international human rights standards.
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Maria Telalian, Direktorin des @odihr.pl, war zu Besuch im Institut.
Gemeinsam mit der Direktorin des Instituts, Beate Rudolf, bekräftigte sie die große Bedeutung von Politiker*innen, die für die Menschenrechte aller eintreten, für unabhängige Institutionen und für eine starke Zivilgesellschaft.
Gemeinsam mit der Direktorin des Instituts, Beate Rudolf, bekräftigte sie die große Bedeutung von Politiker*innen, die für die Menschenrechte aller eintreten, für unabhängige Institutionen und für eine starke Zivilgesellschaft.
September 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Maria Telalian, Direktorin des @odihr.pl, war zu Besuch im Institut.
Gemeinsam mit der Direktorin des Instituts, Beate Rudolf, bekräftigte sie die große Bedeutung von Politiker*innen, die für die Menschenrechte aller eintreten, für unabhängige Institutionen und für eine starke Zivilgesellschaft.
Gemeinsam mit der Direktorin des Instituts, Beate Rudolf, bekräftigte sie die große Bedeutung von Politiker*innen, die für die Menschenrechte aller eintreten, für unabhängige Institutionen und für eine starke Zivilgesellschaft.
Regrettably, the Georgian authorities’ decision to invite ODIHR to observe the forthcoming local elections at such a late stage prevents meaningful observation, and we will not be in a position to deploy an election observation mission. #Georgia #elections
Invitation from 🇬🇪#Georgia less than a month before #elections makes meaningful observation impossible.
Read our full statement: buff.ly/kPhXguJ
Read our full statement: buff.ly/kPhXguJ
Invitation from Georgia less than a month before elections makes meaningful observation impossible: ODIHR statement
WARSAW, 9 September 2025 – The invitation by the Georgian authorities to observe the local elections taking place on 4 October, less than a month before election day, leaves insufficient time for…
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September 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Regrettably, the Georgian authorities’ decision to invite ODIHR to observe the forthcoming local elections at such a late stage prevents meaningful observation, and we will not be in a position to deploy an election observation mission. #Georgia #elections
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Security begins with freedom, fairness and dignity.
To achieve that goal, ODIHR works each day throughout the OSCE region to strengthen respect for democratic principles and human rights.
Find out what we do: buff.ly/ASg7uZa
To achieve that goal, ODIHR works each day throughout the OSCE region to strengthen respect for democratic principles and human rights.
Find out what we do: buff.ly/ASg7uZa
September 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Security begins with freedom, fairness and dignity.
To achieve that goal, ODIHR works each day throughout the OSCE region to strengthen respect for democratic principles and human rights.
Find out what we do: buff.ly/ASg7uZa
To achieve that goal, ODIHR works each day throughout the OSCE region to strengthen respect for democratic principles and human rights.
Find out what we do: buff.ly/ASg7uZa
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The OSCE was founded on the principle that security is only possible when human rights are placed at its centre.
Fifty years after the Helsinki Final Act signature, this vision is more vital than ever.
ODIHR turns this vision into action, every day ⏩ bit.ly/4ffnWuq
Fifty years after the Helsinki Final Act signature, this vision is more vital than ever.
ODIHR turns this vision into action, every day ⏩ bit.ly/4ffnWuq
August 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The OSCE was founded on the principle that security is only possible when human rights are placed at its centre.
Fifty years after the Helsinki Final Act signature, this vision is more vital than ever.
ODIHR turns this vision into action, every day ⏩ bit.ly/4ffnWuq
Fifty years after the Helsinki Final Act signature, this vision is more vital than ever.
ODIHR turns this vision into action, every day ⏩ bit.ly/4ffnWuq
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Today ODIHR publishes its 7th monitoring report on violations of international law in 🇺🇦#Ukraine, documenting evidence of human rights violations that are increasing amid escalating attacks by the Russian armed forces. Find out more here: www.osce.org/odihr/594793
#HumanRights #IHL
#HumanRights #IHL
July 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Today ODIHR publishes its 7th monitoring report on violations of international law in 🇺🇦#Ukraine, documenting evidence of human rights violations that are increasing amid escalating attacks by the Russian armed forces. Find out more here: www.osce.org/odihr/594793
#HumanRights #IHL
#HumanRights #IHL
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The closure of Golos, respected for its independent election monitoring in 🇷🇺#Russia, underscores the years of pressure on civil society. ODIHR urges the authorities to ensure that civil society can operate freely, an essential element to any genuine democracy.
July 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The closure of Golos, respected for its independent election monitoring in 🇷🇺#Russia, underscores the years of pressure on civil society. ODIHR urges the authorities to ensure that civil society can operate freely, an essential element to any genuine democracy.
ODIHR notes with particular concern the arrests of dozens of protestors in recent months and reports of the lack of respect for fair trial standards, as well as increased pressure on human rights defenders and civil society actors carrying out their legitimate work. 🇬🇪#Georgia
ODIHR voices deep concerns over increased pressure on civil society and political dissent in 🇬🇪#Georgia, and we reaffirm our readiness to support the country in upholding its OSCE commitments. Read our full statement here:
OSCE human rights office voices deep concern over increased pressure on civil society and political dissent in Georgia, reaffirms commitment to support
WARSAW, 7 July 2025 – Legislation increasingly restricting the work of civil society and the detention and prosecution of peaceful protestors in Georgia as well as the recent arrests of political…
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July 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM
ODIHR notes with particular concern the arrests of dozens of protestors in recent months and reports of the lack of respect for fair trial standards, as well as increased pressure on human rights defenders and civil society actors carrying out their legitimate work. 🇬🇪#Georgia
ODIHR urges the 🇷🇸 Serbian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly, refrain from any excessive or indiscriminate use of force, and ensure that any violations are investigated.
ODIHR is very concerned about the reported violence and arrests during the ongoing protests in #Serbia. We urge the 🇷🇸 authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly and refrain from any excessive and indiscriminate use of force, ensuring that any violations are investigated.
July 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
ODIHR urges the 🇷🇸 Serbian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly, refrain from any excessive or indiscriminate use of force, and ensure that any violations are investigated.
ODIHR is Bluesky and away! Join us for updates on democracy, human rights and the rule of law across the 57 countries of the OSCE region.
All 57 countries across the vast OSCE region have committed to strengthen democracy and respect for human rights.
ODIHR is here to help make those commitments a reality.
ODIHR is here to help make those commitments a reality.
July 2, 2025 at 8:46 AM
ODIHR is Bluesky and away! Join us for updates on democracy, human rights and the rule of law across the 57 countries of the OSCE region.
High audience engagement at the ODIHR & FRA session on communicating the rule of law at #WorldJusticeForum2025 underlined not just the importance of the topic, but also how many of us share the challenge of making it tangible to the general public.
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June 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
High audience engagement at the ODIHR & FRA session on communicating the rule of law at #WorldJusticeForum2025 underlined not just the importance of the topic, but also how many of us share the challenge of making it tangible to the general public.
@odihr.pl
@fra.europa.eu
@odihr.pl
@fra.europa.eu
OSCE/ODIHR welcomes the release of Siarhei Tsikhanouski and others unjustly imprisoned in #Belarus. We continue to call for the release of all those who remain behind bars simply for exercising their fundamental rights to peaceful protest and freedom of expression.
June 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
OSCE/ODIHR welcomes the release of Siarhei Tsikhanouski and others unjustly imprisoned in #Belarus. We continue to call for the release of all those who remain behind bars simply for exercising their fundamental rights to peaceful protest and freedom of expression.
Everyone has the right to seek safety in another country, no matter where they come from or who they are.
OSCE/ODIHR statement 👉 bit.ly/3ZFGvl1
#WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees
OSCE/ODIHR statement 👉 bit.ly/3ZFGvl1
#WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees
June 20, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Everyone has the right to seek safety in another country, no matter where they come from or who they are.
OSCE/ODIHR statement 👉 bit.ly/3ZFGvl1
#WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees
OSCE/ODIHR statement 👉 bit.ly/3ZFGvl1
#WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees
Voting is well underway in 🇵🇱#Poland's presidential run-off, and OSCE/ODIHR has been observing since early April.
Join the international observers tomorrow at 15:00 to hear our initial findings: www.osce.org/odihr/electi... #WyboryPrezydenckie #wybory2025
Join the international observers tomorrow at 15:00 to hear our initial findings: www.osce.org/odihr/electi... #WyboryPrezydenckie #wybory2025
June 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Voting is well underway in 🇵🇱#Poland's presidential run-off, and OSCE/ODIHR has been observing since early April.
Join the international observers tomorrow at 15:00 to hear our initial findings: www.osce.org/odihr/electi... #WyboryPrezydenckie #wybory2025
Join the international observers tomorrow at 15:00 to hear our initial findings: www.osce.org/odihr/electi... #WyboryPrezydenckie #wybory2025
OSCE/ODIHR expresses serious concern following the conviction and sentencing of Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of the independent Russian election monitoring group Golos, to 5 years in a penal colony after a verdict by a Moscow court. Read more: www.osce.org/odihr/electi...
Conviction of independent election monitor in Russia undermines human rights and democratic standards, OSCE human rights office says
WARSAW, 15 May 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) expresses serious concern following the conviction and sentencing of Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of the ind...
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May 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
OSCE/ODIHR expresses serious concern following the conviction and sentencing of Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of the independent Russian election monitoring group Golos, to 5 years in a penal colony after a verdict by a Moscow court. Read more: www.osce.org/odihr/electi...
Voting is underway in #Romania’s presidential election, and OSCE/ODIHR has been observing in the country since March.
Tune in at 15:00 local time tomorrow to watch the press conference of the international observers: www.osce.org/odihr/electi... #elections #alegeri
Tune in at 15:00 local time tomorrow to watch the press conference of the international observers: www.osce.org/odihr/electi... #elections #alegeri
May 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Voting is underway in #Romania’s presidential election, and OSCE/ODIHR has been observing in the country since March.
Tune in at 15:00 local time tomorrow to watch the press conference of the international observers: www.osce.org/odihr/electi... #elections #alegeri
Tune in at 15:00 local time tomorrow to watch the press conference of the international observers: www.osce.org/odihr/electi... #elections #alegeri
All OSCE countries have committed to hold elections in line with international democratic standards.
As Poland heads to the polls on 18 May, ODIHR is on the ground to observe.
Find out more about our observation mission here: bit.ly/3GJZa8t
As Poland heads to the polls on 18 May, ODIHR is on the ground to observe.
Find out more about our observation mission here: bit.ly/3GJZa8t
ODIHR Election Observation to the 2025 Presidential Election in Poland
This factsheet explains the purpose of the Limited Election Observation Mission to Poland's 2025 Presidential Election.
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April 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
All OSCE countries have committed to hold elections in line with international democratic standards.
As Poland heads to the polls on 18 May, ODIHR is on the ground to observe.
Find out more about our observation mission here: bit.ly/3GJZa8t
As Poland heads to the polls on 18 May, ODIHR is on the ground to observe.
Find out more about our observation mission here: bit.ly/3GJZa8t
Check out all OSCE/ODIHR legal reviews on Poland here: legislationline.org/Poland
April 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Check out all OSCE/ODIHR legal reviews on Poland here: legislationline.org/Poland
OSCE/ODIHR deplores today’s attack by the Russian Federation on Sumy 🇺🇦#Ukraine and the resulting civilian deaths, which once again include children. Targeting civilian life is a violation of international humanitarian law and must stop immediately. #IHL
April 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
OSCE/ODIHR deplores today’s attack by the Russian Federation on Sumy 🇺🇦#Ukraine and the resulting civilian deaths, which once again include children. Targeting civilian life is a violation of international humanitarian law and must stop immediately. #IHL
While the #US general #elections demonstrated the resilience of the country’s democratic institutions, it was marred by disinformation and repeated, unfounded claims of election fraud negatively impacted public trust. Find out more here ▶️ bit.ly/3RLWCZQ
USA 2024 general elections: ODIHR observation mission final report
While the general elections in the United States demonstrated the resilience of the country’s democratic institutions, the election process took place in a highly polarized environment. The election w...
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April 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
While the #US general #elections demonstrated the resilience of the country’s democratic institutions, it was marred by disinformation and repeated, unfounded claims of election fraud negatively impacted public trust. Find out more here ▶️ bit.ly/3RLWCZQ
🇬🇪Georgia's foreign agents legislation raises concerns over negative impact on civil society. See OSCE/ODIHR’s full statement: buff.ly/PaujVUU #Georgia
Georgia’s foreign agents legislation raises concerns over negative impact on civil society, OSCE human rights office says
WARSAW, 2 April 2025 – Georgia’s new law ‘On the Foreign Agents Registration Act’, requiring all individuals or organisations considered to act in the interest of a foreign entity to register as forei...
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April 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🇬🇪Georgia's foreign agents legislation raises concerns over negative impact on civil society. See OSCE/ODIHR’s full statement: buff.ly/PaujVUU #Georgia
Challenges to democracy and human rights are increasing, regrettably also in an increasing number of countries.
OSCE/ODIHR continues working to strengthen respect for democratic principles, human rights, and the rule of law. Learn more about our work and impact 👉 bit.ly/3XOhAuw
OSCE/ODIHR continues working to strengthen respect for democratic principles, human rights, and the rule of law. Learn more about our work and impact 👉 bit.ly/3XOhAuw
March 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Challenges to democracy and human rights are increasing, regrettably also in an increasing number of countries.
OSCE/ODIHR continues working to strengthen respect for democratic principles, human rights, and the rule of law. Learn more about our work and impact 👉 bit.ly/3XOhAuw
OSCE/ODIHR continues working to strengthen respect for democratic principles, human rights, and the rule of law. Learn more about our work and impact 👉 bit.ly/3XOhAuw
Efforts to uphold justice and achieve accountability remain crucial for a just and lasting peace as we mark the third year since the beginning of the war in #Ukraine.
Today’s statement from OSCE/ODIHR > www.osce.org/odihr/586050
Today’s statement from OSCE/ODIHR > www.osce.org/odihr/586050
February 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Efforts to uphold justice and achieve accountability remain crucial for a just and lasting peace as we mark the third year since the beginning of the war in #Ukraine.
Today’s statement from OSCE/ODIHR > www.osce.org/odihr/586050
Today’s statement from OSCE/ODIHR > www.osce.org/odihr/586050