Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights

Law enforcement training

The ODIHR has pioneered training for law enforcement officers in combating hate crime.
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Civil society

The ODIHR helps civil society engage with local and national authorities to tackle hate-motivated incidents.
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Education

The ODIHR's education activities include diversity education as well as Holocaust remembrance for schools.
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Legislative assistance

The ODIHR Panel of Experts on Freedom of Religion or Belief was established to serve as an advisory and consultative body.
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Intercultural dialogue

The ODIHR works with NGOs to promote intercultural dialogue.
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James J. Nolan, from West Virginia University, discusses different definitions of hate crimes during a meeting of law-enforcement experts in Warsaw, April 2005. (OSCE)

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  The ODIHR's Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Information System provides access to a wide range of resources and information.

Challenges and Responses to Hate-Motivated Incidents in the OSCE Region

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