A call for applications has been received for a Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) being held by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Warsaw, Poland, between 28 September and 9 October.

This is the annual OSCE meeting where representatives of governments and civil society from the 56 participating States will review both the implementation of the OSCE’s Human Dimension commitments and the procedures and mechanisms for monitoring and enhancing compliance with these commitments.

The call is open to all non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from the participating States of the OSCE, Partners for Cooperation and the Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation.

NGOs interested in participating in this HDIM meeting would be asked to pay for their own expenses and are required to complete the on-line registration form in full by 9 September at http://meetings.odihr.pl. Further information is available on the ODIHR website http://osce.org/conferences/hdim 2009.html.