Publications
E-learning on Gender Mainstreaming in Water Governance
Publishing date: 22 November 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
What we do: Environmental activities, Gender equality, Water management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The e-learning “Gender Mainstreaming in Water Governance” is based on the guidance document “Gender Mainstreaming in Water Governance in Central Asia” and aims to provide a preliminary introduction to gender mainstreaming in water governance in an engaging manner. The course results particularly
Updated Guidelines on Gender Mainstreaming in Aarhus Centres Activities
Publishing date: 21 September 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The purpose of the “ Gender mainstreaming in OSCE Aarhus Activities ” guidelines is to assist AarhusCentre staff and Aarhus stakeholders to effectively integrate a gender perspective into their work andto realize national and international commitments on gender equality, strengthening good
Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the OSCE 2004 Action Plan on the Promotion of Gender Equality – 2020
Publishing date: 22 July 2021
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the 2004 OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality highlights the main achievements of the Organization regarding gender parity, capacity of staff, organizational culture and overall gender mainstreaming improvements within the organization. The report includes information about the support the OSCE executive structures provide to participating States in promoting gender equality.
Gender Mainstreaming in Water Governance in Central Asia
Publishing date: 1 October 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
What we do: Environmental activities, Gender equality, Water management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OCEEA strives to promote a gender perspective in its activities related to water governance and water diplomacy given the gender-specific impacts of water policies and the vast potential of the inclusion of gender in this field for more equitable and effective water management. The OCEEA has developed this guide to gender mainstreaming in water governance in Central Asia for the benefit of water practitioners in the region. Gender mainstreaming in water governance contributes to stability and security as it can lead to more effective policies and can work to reduce social imbalances and tension. When women and men equally decide on how to use water, decisions are better targeted and more representative of the needs of the entire population.
How to Use Survey Data to Prevent and Combat Violence against Women and Girls
Publishing date: 9 September 2020
Collections: OSCE-led Survey on Violence Against Women
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Practical guide for decision makers, policymakers and non-governmental organizations on applying the OSCE-led survey on violence against women.
Gender made Easy: A Guide for Border Security and Management Officials
Publishing date: 18 May 2020
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This brochure explains the concept of gender mainstreaming in the security sector in an easily comprehensible way.
Well-Being and Safety of Women: Facts And Figures at a Glance
Publishing date: 5 February 2020
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In 2018 the OSCE implemented the OSCE-led Survey on the Well-being and Safety of Women in selected countries in South Eastern Europe and Eastern Europe. The OSCE-led survey included a quantitative and qualitative component and was undertaken with the goal of providing comparable data on different forms of violence women experience in their childhood and throughout the course of their lives.
Implementing Women, Peace and Security Agenda in the OSCE Region
Publishing date: 22 January 2020
Collections: Women, Peace and Security
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This study provides information on the progress made in the implementation of global Women, Peace and Security agenda in the OSCE region, highlighting main trends and challenges. It examines the National Action Plans of OSCE participating States, and offers more in-depth information on how Women, Peace and Security agenda is implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine.
Factsheet: Gender equality
Publishing date: 13 January 2020
Collections: Factsheets of the OSCE Secretariat's units
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Inclusion of Women and Effective Peace Processes: A Toolkit
Publishing date: 2 December 2019
Collections: OSCE documents and publications on mediation
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This toolkit makes actionable proposals for OSCE mediation actors, the Chairmanship, participating States, and Executive Structures on how to increase women’s inclusion in official negotiation processes in the OSCE area in order to support conflict resolution efforts. The lack of women’s meaningful participation in peace processes remains a major challenge in global efforts to effectively resolve violent conflict. By including women’s perspectives in conflict resolution efforts, the diverse needs of affected societies can be better addressed, thereby reducing the likelihood of relapse into conflict.