The OSCE/ODIHR hosted the fourth annual Electoral Seminar, with a focus on election observation, fundamental freedoms and election campaigns, on 30 October 2018 in Vienna. The event brought together some 100 representatives of OSCE delegations, election management bodies, international organizations and citizen observer groups, including Sona Ayvazyan, TIAC Executive Director and representative of “Akanates” observation initiative.

The Seminar gave an opportunity to discuss challenges and good practices related to the implementation of election-related commitments. In particular, the Seminar examined a review of OSCE commitments, international obligations and other standards for democratic elections with a focus on fundamental freedoms pertaining to election campaigns.

See OSCE website