Publications
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Armed Conflict
Publishing date: 19 August 2022
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This factsheet explains the unique characteristics of SGBV committed during armed conflict, the applicable international law, and gives an overview of international and domestic efforts to hold perpetrators accountable.
Addressing Sexual Violence in the Armed Forces: A Practical Guide
Publishing date: 18 August 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication seeks to provide guidance to military commanders and policymakers within ministries of defence and general staff of the armed forces on a trauma-informed and human rights-compliant response to sexual assault. It intends to unpack some of the prevailing myths surrounding sexual assault within the military and how these hinder effective reporting and, thus, the ability of military systems to address sexual violence. This guide also highlights key considerations necessary for establishing trauma-informed policy and response within the military.
What is ODIHR?
Publishing date: 28 June 2022
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Human rights, Education, Countering terrorism, Gender equality, Migration, Roma and Sinti, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This factsheet provides key information about the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), its mandate and its areas of activity.
National Referral Mechanisms- Joining Efforts to Protect the Rights of Trafficked Persons: A Practical Handbook – Second Edition
Publishing date: 24 January 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
National referral mechanisms (NRMs) are the institutional mechanisms that help states identify human trafficking victims and ensure their protection. This handbook provides a guidance model which all OSCE participating States can adapt and apply within their own national systems to ensure that their NRMs meet the highest standards in both design and implementation.
National Referral Mechanisms: Joining Efforts to Protect the Rights of Trafficked Persons
Publishing date: 30 July 2021
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This factsheet summarises the second edition of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Handbook “National Referral Mechanisms- Joining Efforts to Protect the Rights of Trafficked Persons”.
Ensuring Inclusion of Victims and Survivors' Voices in All Anti-Trafficking Efforts: Event Flyer
Publishing date: 21 July 2021
Content type: Poster
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Protecting Human Rights in Prisons while Preventing Radicalization Leading to Terrorism or Violence: A Guide for Detention Monitors
Publishing date: 15 July 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Countering terrorism
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Preventing and countering violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism (VERLT) is an area of increasing focus at the international, regional and national levels. This also applies to the prison context, due to fears that prisons may represent breeding grounds for VERLT. Such concerns are heightened after terrorist attacks perpetrated by individuals who appear to have radicalized towards violence while imprisoned.
Guide on Law Enforcement Equipment Most Commonly Used in the Policing of Assemblies
Publishing date: 2 July 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This guide, developed jointly by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and Omega Research Foundation, seeks to share some of the technical knowledge monitors need to accurately and independently document the presence and manner of the use of law enforcement equipment during public assemblies.
Gender Adviser Course in Ukraine: Event brochure
Publishing date: 9 June 2021
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Comparative study on women judges’ associations across the OSCE region
Publishing date: 26 May 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe