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	Forum on the OSCE
	The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is a 55-member pan-European security organization. It is a key instrument for preventing conflict, promoting democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and encouraging open and transparent economies. The OSCE is the most inclusive of the pan-European organizations (EU, NATO, WEU, PFP, Council of Europe, etc.).
	Function of the OSCE: The OSCE, along with its various bodies and institutions, takes a comprehensive and cooperative approach to a wide range of security-related issues. 1. Security - preventive diplomacy, arms control, confidence and security-building measures. 2. Human rights - promotion of respect for basic human rights, inter-ethnic tolerance, democratization and development of civil institutions, election monitoring, freedom of the media, rule of law, and related issues. 3. Economic - economic and environmental security. Promotes good governance, liberal economies, and proper environmental stewardship. Works to ensure that economic and environmental issues do not become threats to security.

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