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Publications
All publications are provided free of charge. If you wish to order a hard copy or if you have any questions or comments, please write to Agnieszka Rembowska at publications@odihr.pl.
ODIHR and Roma and Sinti Issues
A factsheet explaining the work of the OSCE/ODIHR in promoting the human rights of Roma and Sinti and their integration in society.
Best Practices for Roma Integration: Regional Report on Anti-discrimination and Participation of Roma in Local Decision-Making
This report focuses on two core subjects – the fight against discrimination and participation of Roma in decision-making. It represents a collection of good practices initiated by local self-governments, independent institutions, civil society and other stakeholders that have direct impact on the living conditions and integration of Roma. ()
OSCE/ODIHR Annual Report 2012
ODIHR's annual report provides an overview of the Office's primary activities in the areas of elections, human rights, democratization, tolerance and non-discrimination, and Roma and Sinti issues. ()
Hate Crimes in the OSCE Region – Incidents and Responses: Annual Report for 2011
The report outlines a spectrum of violence, ranging from intimidation, threats, vandalism and assault to arson and murder. It includes a set of recommendations to help OSCE participating States improve their national legal systems and provide them with tools for effectively combating hate crimes. ()
Training Against Hate Crimes for Law Enforcement (TAHCLE): Programme Description
Training against Hate Crimes for Law Enforcement (TAHCLE) is a programme designed to improve police skills in recognizing, understanding and investigating hate crimes. ()
The Death Penalty in the OSCE Area: Background Paper 2012
The Death Penalty in the OSCE Area: Background Paper 2012 is intended to provide a concise update to highlight changes in the status of the death penalty in OSCE participating States and to promote constructive discussion of this issue. It covers the period from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012. ()
Legal Digest of International Fair Trial Rights
The Legal Digest of International Fair Trial Rights aims at building the capacity of legal practitioners to conduct professional trial monitoring by providing them with a comprehensive description of fair trial rights coupled with practical checklists based on the experience of OSCE trial monitoring operations. ()
Trial Monitoring: A Reference Manual for Practitioners, Revised edition 2012
This manual is intended primarily for practitioners involved in trial monitoring. It will, however, be of interest to anyone seeking information on trial monitoring and should also be useful to anyone involved in reforming the justice system. ()