The Siena Recommendations on Contested Histories and National Minorities

By OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities June, 2026

These Recommendations aim to provide insight and advice to the participating States of the OSCE on the issue of contested histories. Contestations over history have the potential to cause considerable tensions within and between States. National minority issues are often part of these dynamics, making this an issue of direct concern for the HCNM’s mandate of conflict prevention.

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