Resources

Library

The documents library of the OSCE contains materials dating back to the set-up of the Conference for Security and Co-operation in Europe, in 1975. Most older OSCE documents have been digitised and are available online, along with up-to-date collections from OSCE Missions and Institutions.

 

Multimedia

We strive to provide our visitors with a rich variety of multimedia content. We maintain a photo gallery of over 10 000 pictures, free to use if attributed and for non-commercial purposes. We provide audio of recorded speeches and presentations, and produce videos of conferences, interviews, speeches and for public information.

 

 

News Services

The quickest way to receive press releases, media advisories and other updates from the OSCE is to subscribe to our email service. We also maintain RSS feeds for many sections of our website, which will deliver the latest news to your feed reader or browser.

 

Databases

The OSCE maintains a range of online databases on specialized subjects: POLIS (Policing OnLine Information System), a knowledge management tool for law enforcement activities; OSCE GenderBase, a database of female experts in the police and military fields; TANDIS, a collection point for information related to tolerance and non-discrimination; Legislationline, which provides international norms, standards and legislation relating to OSCE human dimension issues; Associationline,  which provides direct access to key principles and international standards relating to freedom of association, with a special focus on non-governmental organizations; and the ODIHR Election Experts Database and Short-Term Observers Database for election monitoring officials.