Publications
Hate Monitor Report, November 2021
Publishing date: 22 December 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
It is important to now what is a hate crime. When a hate crime is committed, one or more perpetrators target the victim, which can be one or more people or property, because of a protected aspect of the victim's identity, such as religion or ethnicity, race, sexual orientation or disability. Similarly, a hate incident is an act of hostility motivated by prejudice or bias that does not necessarily reach the threshold of a criminal offence, or the criminal nature of which is yet to be determined. A hate crime is any crime where the perpetrator is driven by prejudice or bias. Criminal offence + bias motive = hate crime
Report Hate Crimes
Publishing date: 4 March 2021
Collections: Hate crimes related documents and publications
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
It is important to now what is a hate crime. When a hate crime is committed, one or more perpetrators target the victim, which can be one or more people or property, because of a protected aspect of the victim's identity, such as religion or ethnicity, race, sexual orientation or disability. Similarly, a hate incident is an act of hostility motivated by prejudice or bias that does not necessarily reach the threshold of a criminal offence, or the criminal nature of which is yet to be determined. A hate crime is any crime where the perpetrator is driven by prejudice or bias. Criminal offence + bias motive = hate crime
Assessment of the Work of Bosnia and Herzegovina Institutions in Combating Discrimination
Publishing date: 19 March 2019
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Law on Prohibition of Discrimination (LPD) was adopted by the Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Parliamentary Assembly in 2009. It was subsequently amended in 2016, with the goal of strengthening BiH mechanisms designed to fight discrimination, particularly against persons of vulnerable social categories.
Analysis of Judicial Response to Discrimination Challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 22 October 2018
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
“Analysis of Judicial Response to Discrimination Challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina” is the first document which offers a qualitative analysis of judgements in anti-discrimination lawsuits in Bosnia and Herzegovina and shows trends in judicial implementation of the Law on Prohibition of Discrimination. The document quotes a large number of key sections of reasons provided for the adoption of the judgements, and it may serve not only as training material for judges and lawyers, but also as guidance to judicial professionals and relevant non-governmental organisations in their work in the field of the fight against discrimination.
Trafficking in Human Beings: A Training Manual for Judges and Prosecutors
Publishing date: 2 April 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The purpose of this Manual is to help strengthening capacities of judges and prosecutors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to recognize criminal offence of trafficking in human beings, effectively prosecute and punish offenders while ensuring protection of victims. The Manual is not available in English- Bosnian language version only. However the Manual content is presented in both Latin and Cyrillic alphabet respectively.
Assessing Needs of Judicial Response to Corruption through Monitoring of Criminal Cases (the ARC Project)
Publishing date: 19 February 2018
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The main objective of the ARC Project, fully consistent with the priorities set by the BiH Strategy for the Fight against Corruption 2015-2019, is to support the host country’s judiciary in enhancing the effectiveness of judicial response to corruption in compliance with international standards and practices. The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Mission) is implementing the project with funding from the US Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
A Case Law Compendium in Trafficking in Human Beings
Publishing date: 26 January 2016
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A Case Law Compendium in Trafficking in Human Beings is primarily intended for legal practitioners such as prosecutors and judges but also for those who deal with issues on trafficking in human beings as part of their scientific or similar interests.
Trafficking in Human Beings: A Training Module for Judges and Prosecutors
Publishing date: 27 January 2016
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The purpose of this module is to help legal trainers in Bosnia and Herzegovina to develop and conduct training activities aimed at strengthening capacities of judges and prosecutors to recognize criminal offence of trafficking in human beings, effectively prosecute and punish offenders while ensuring protection of victims. It is not available in English.
Combating Impunity for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Progress and Challenges (2004-2014)
Publishing date: 13 July 2015
Collections: War crimes related documents and publications
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
An analysis of criminal proceedings before the courts of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republika Srpska and Brčko District BiH between 2004 and 2014
Combating Impunity for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Progress and Challenges
Publishing date: 3 April 2014
Collections: War crimes related documents and publications
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report considers the advances made in prosecuting war crimes cases involving sexual violence at the Court of BiH and makes recommendations for the speedier delivery of justice. One of the Mission’s primary goals is ensuring that justice is attained for the victims of the crimes committed between 1992 and 1995.