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Katya Andrusz

@katyaandrusz.bsky.social
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Communicating for democracy and the rights of all, now head of communications at ecdc.europa.eu │ Previously odihr.osce.org │Disambiguation: UK/DE national │ Usual caveats apply

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 02/09/2026
Back to school? There are a few things to check before the lesson bell rings: ✏️ pencils 📚 books 🎒 backpack 💉 vaccinations 🧼 hand hygiene #IdSky #EpiSky #Health #VaccinesSaveLives #UnitedInProtection
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 14/08/2026
Europe is facing another severe heatwave, with high temperatures and wildfires affecting parts of the continent. But #ClimateChange affects health in more ways than one. How are these risks changing across Europe? We explore in #ECDCOnAir: bit.ly/ECDConAir76 #IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 21/07/2026
Ahead of #WorldPride2026, @ecdc.europa.eu, #WHO Regional Office for Europe and @rivm-nl.bsky.social have joined forces to share practical public health advice to help everyone enjoy the celebrations safely. Check the full advice here: bit.ly/ECDCWorldPri...
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 06/07/2026
Summer is a time to travel and connect with friends and family outdoors, but it's also a time when the risk of some infectious disease increases. ☀️ #SafeSummer Explore our guide to a safe summer:
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Enjoying the summer safely: health risks to keep in mind
As people across Europe prepare for holidays, outdoor events, and social gatherings, the ECDC encourages everyone to take a few simple precautions to stay healthy during the summer months.
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Security is much more than the absence of conflict. For genuine and sustainable security, we need respect for democratic principles, the rule of law, and human rights. Read more 👇
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
All OSCE countries have recognised that respect and protection of human rights is essential for sustainable security. International humanitarian law explicitly prohibits indiscriminate attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure. Our statement on today's tragic anniversary in #Ukraine ⬇️
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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 02/02/2026
Are you a human rights defender? ODIHR's online game is a fun approach to a serious topic, helping human rights defenders stay safe while doing their important work. 🎮 Play it now: t.co/LSGxG2RiaJ
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Democracy and human rights are under pressure, but we have the power to fix it if we work together. Thanks to the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and @politischemeinung.bsky.social for the invitation to speak about @odihr.pl's work and why there’s hope even in dark and difficult times.
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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 22/01/2026
Throughout 2025 ODIHR worked on publications and practical guides to strengthen democracy and human rights, helping to make our societies both safer and fairer. 👉🏼 Here they are all in one place, ready to download and use: buff.ly/VGAuOsi
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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 05/01/2026
ODIHR wishes a good start to 2026. Working together, we can make this a year to strengthen democracy and human rights across the OSCE region and beyond.
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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 09/12/2025
Many trafficked women are in plain sight and yet still unseen, unheard and unprotected. ODIHR has worked to develop survivor-informed indicators that show how often warning signs are missed. Let's work together to end this crime. Read more: buff.ly/GcJ8soW #16Days
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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 29/10/2025
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.
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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 10/10/2025
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.
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
#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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Für Menschenrechte @dimr.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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.
Zwei Personen stehen vor einem Bild, auf dem Teile der Worte "Human Dignity" zu lesen sind. Eine lächelt in die Kamera, die andere schaut ernst. Dazu der Text: „Demokratiefeindliche und menschenverachtende Parteien und Stimmungen nehmen überall in Europa zu. Gerade jetzt braucht der demokratische Rechtsstaat Politiker*innen, die für die Menschenrechte aller eintreten, für unabhängige Institutionen, für eine starke Zivilgesellschaft.“
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 01/09/2025
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
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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 01/08/2025
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
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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 15/07/2025
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
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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 09/07/2025
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.
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
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
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
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.
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
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.
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
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.
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
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
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
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
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
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...
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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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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
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
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
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
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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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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Check out all OSCE/ODIHR legal reviews on Poland here: legislationline.org/Poland
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Poland | LEGISLATIONLINE
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
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
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
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
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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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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
🇬🇪Georgia's foreign agents legislation raises concerns over negative impact on civil society. See OSCE/ODIHR’s full statement: buff.ly/PaujVUU #Georgia
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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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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
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
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
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
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
The right to peaceful protest is the lifeblood of democracy. If this is a topic you work on, check out OSCE/ODIHR’s new monitoring report, with findings from our own monitoring: www.osce.org/odihr/585436
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Genuinely democratic #elections are a lynchpin of democracy. In a time of democratic challenges, independent and impartial election observation is more important than ever. Find out more about ODIHR’s election observation and how you can join us: www.osce.org/odihr/electi...
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Today marks 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp. The Holocaust demonstrates the horrific consequences of prejudice and hatred when they are not only allowed, but encouraged & rewarded. www.osce.org/odihr/584953 #HolocaustRemembranceDay #WeRemember #NieWieder
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An end to hatred is only possible when we understand the horrors of the past, OSCE says on Holocaust Remembrance Day
HELSINKI/WARSAW, 27 January 2025 – This year we mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
RIP Martin. You will be missed.
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
The late invitation from #Belarus only 10 days before the presidential election prevents OSCE/ODIHR from accessing key stages of the election process, making meaningful observation impossible. The information in our statement from 9 January stands. Read it here 👉 www.osce.org/odihr/electi...
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No election observation mission in Belarus due to lack of invitation, in breach of OSCE commitments
WARSAW/COPENHAGEN, 9 January 2025 – The decision of the Belarusian authorities not to invite OSCE participating States to observe the country’s presidential election on 26 January is deeply regrettabl...
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Support to strengthen democracy and human rights in #Ukraine is a priority for OSCE/ODIHR, helping to build resilient, inclusive societies even during the most challenging of times. This overview is only 850 words, check it out here 👉 www.osce.org/odihr/523236
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Katya Andrusz @katyaandrusz.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
I’m not saying there aren’t challenges, but I prefer to see the positives for my first @bsky.app post. Working together, we can overcome division and polarisation to make this a better year for democracy and human rights, across the 57 countries of the OSCE and beyond.
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