The High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) gets involved in a situation if, in his judgement, there are tensions involving national minorities which could develop into a conflict. Much of the day-to-day work is in identifying and addressing causes of ethnic tensions and conflicts. The High Commissioner addresses the short-term triggers of inter-ethnic tension or conflict and long-term structural concerns. If a participating State is not meeting its political commitments or international norms, the High Commissioner will assist by providing analysis and recommendations. Based on experience, the HCNM publishes thematic Recommendations and Guidelines that give advice on common challenges and best practice. The HCNM also provides structural support through small collaborative projects that aim to achieve sustainability through increasing local ownership.

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ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND CO-OPERATION IN EUROPE

Jan Braathu

Volker Frobarth

Matteo Mecacci

Guido De Sanctis

Kairat Abdrakhmanov

Teresa Ribeiro

Brian Aggeler

Dominique Waag

Andrzej Kasprzyk

John S. MacGregor

Alexey Rogov

Tea Jaliashvili

Kilian Wahl

Michael Davenport

Kelly Keiderling

OSCE Country Mission Heads

Administrative and Coordination Team

Human Rights and Governance Team

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OSCE Country Mission Heads

Administrative and Coordination Team

Human Rights and Governance Team