Publications
OSCE Magazine, 4/2011
Publishing date: 5 December 2011
Collections: OSCE Magazines
Content type: Periodical / journal / magazine
Where we are: OSCE Main Website
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This issue of the OSCE Magazine features interviews with the incoming Chairperson-in-Office Eamon Gilmore, and the Director of the Conflict Prevention Centre Adam Kobieracki.
OSCE Mechanisms and Procedures: Summary/Compendium
Publishing date: 14 September 2011
Collections: OSCE documents and publications on mediation
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Summary and compendium of the main mechanisms and procedures available within the OSCE related to early warning, conflict prevention and crisis management.
Ensuring Accountability for Domestic Violence
Publishing date: 1 December 2011
Collections: Domestic violence related documents and publications
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
This paper provides an analysis of sentencing practices of Bosnia and Herzegovina's courts in domestic violence criminal proceedings, based on the Mission’s monitoring findings. After a review of relevant international standards and the national legal framework on domestic violence, it analyses in detail: the types of sanctions applied, the mitigating and aggravating circumstances considered by the court, the legal mechanisms of warrant for pronouncement of sentence and plea agreements, and compensation awards to victims. It also formulates a number of recommendations for judges and prosecutors dealing with domestic violence cases.
Freedom of Religion and Belief in the Overview of the Kyrgyz Republic: Ovewview of the Legislation and Practice
Publishing date: 29 November 2011
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication provides the overview of legal framework and religious freedom implementation practice and activity of religious organizations in the Kyrgyz Republic. The information collected is intended to facilitate improvement of religious freedom legal regulation considering constitutional norms and the international commitments of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Handbook on human rights for children: manual for teachers and trainers
Publishing date: 20 December 2011
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Human rights, Education, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The handbook provides an in-depth analysis of ten fundamental human rights, such as the right to life, right to fair and equal treatment, the right to liberty and security of person and others. The book highlights the origin of those rights and history of their evolution, it explains their meaning and presents an overview of liability for violations. The handbook uses interactive methods to meet the needs of primary (6-12 years) and secondary (13-18 years) school children. Special attention is paid to practical exercises designed to help children understand the nature of human rights in practice. The publication is aimed at teachers, professors, lawyers and all those interested in human rights seeking to raise awareness of human rights among children, and is not available in English.
Handbook on human rights for children: manual for teachers and trainers. Additional materials
Publishing date: 20 December 2011
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Human rights, Education
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Selection of visual materials to help introduce the meaning of fundamental human rights to junior audiences. The Publication is a supplement to “Handbook on human rights for children: manual for teachers and trainers”. Not available in English.
Joint Platform of Serbian civil society organisations active in the field of environmental protection
Publishing date: 7 September 2011
Collections: Economy and Environment publications
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Economic activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication was prepared for presentation at the Seventh “Environment for Europe“ Ministerial Conference that will take place in Astana, Kazakhstan, from 21 to 23 September 2011.
Applied Issues in International Land Boundary Delimitation/Demarcation Practices
Publishing date: 22 November 2011
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management, Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
At the request of the Lithuanian OSCE Chairmanship, the Borders Team organized a Seminar on “Applied Issues in International Land Boundary Delimitation / Demarcation Practices”, which gathered experts, border officials, lawyers and diplomats from over 20 participating States.
Handbook on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Armed Forces Personnel
Publishing date: 12 December 2011
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This handbook presents an overview of legislation, policies, and mechanisms for ensuring the protection and enforcement of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of armed forces personnel. While recognizing that no single model can apply equally to every individual country, the handbook presents examples from across the OSCE region of practices that have proved successful.
Handbook for imposing detention
Publishing date: 1 April 2009
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The handbook elaborates the crucial role of detention in the criminal procedure and also provides directions for its successful implementation in accordance with domestic and international legal standards and respect of human rights. The handbook is not available in English.