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Rule of law

The concept of rule of law forms a cornerstone of the OSCE's human rights activities. It not only describes formal legal frameworks, but also aims at justice based on the full acceptance of human dignity.

The OSCE supports the participating States in stepping up anti-corruption actions and in launching strategies for law enforcement. It gives recommendations for legislative reforms and for monitoring the humanitarian situation, including the return of refugees, internally displaced persons and trafficking in human beings. Specific projects range from assistance to legal clinics to supporting Ombudsmen and human rights institutions.

OSCE Institutions active in promoting the rule of law:

Features

OSCE Mission in Kosovo steers steady course in changing environment

Björn von Sydow (c), rapporteur on Kosovo for the CoE Parliamentary Assembly, meets Bo-Ewert Linne (l), Director of the Kosovo Mission's Regional Centre in Prishtinë/Pristina, and CoE Office Head, Nanna Magnadottir, in Graçanicë/Gracanica, 5 Feb 2009. (OSCE)

Despite the dramatic changes in Kosovo over the past 18 months, the OSCE Mission is steering a steady course, helping to ensure that the human rights of everyone living there are fully respected.
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OSCE Mission supports introduction of alternative sentencing in Serbia

Damir Joka (r), Head of the Serbian Prison Administration's Department for Treatment and Alternative Sanctions, was one of five people to receive a "Person of the Year" award from the OSCE Mission to Serbia, Belgrade, 16 December 2008. (OSCE)

Damir Joka, a key figure in the establishment of alternative sentencing in Serbia, speaks about his work and about the benefits of keeping minor offenders out of the country's overcrowded jails.
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Strengthening administrative justice in Ukraine

Ukrainian Judge Olena Holovko drafts a court decision, Dnipropetrovsk, 23 June 2008. The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine is supporting the country's efforts to develop its system of administrative justice and help citizens protect their rights. (OSCE/Oksana Syroyid)

The OSCE is helping Ukraine develop a stronger system of administrative justice that will help citizens better protect their rights and hold authorities accountable.
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The seminar on democratic control of armed forces, held on 4-5 November 2002 in the Federal Parliament in Belgrade, focused on the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security. (OSCE)

The seminar on democratic control of armed forces, held on 4-5 November 2002 in the Federal Parliament in Belgrade, focused on the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security. (OSCE)