Publications
Enhancing Co-Operation and Co-Ordination Between Prosecution And Judicial Police In Albania
Publishing date: 20 December 2019
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Conflict prevention and resolution, Countering terrorism, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
An analysis of current status of the co-operation, co-ordination, and communication between the Prosecution and Judicial Police in Albania in order to establish the existing normative, professional and behavioural problems and to make recommendations for short-term action and long-term strategies
Reporting on Violent Extremism and Terrorism- Guidelines for Journalists
Publishing date: 17 December 2019
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Countering terrorism, Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
"Journalists need to resist the urge to sensationalize events in their interest to attract the eyes, ears and clicks” – as stated in the UNESCO Guidelines on reporting on terrorism and violent extremism. This statement once again underlines the importance of overcoming many challenges that stand in the way of reporting on these topics. Guided by these issues, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina organized the conference "Media and Terrorism" in September 2018, and once again drew attention to the importance of accuracy of information based on facts, independence, impartiality, humanity, transparency and responsibilities, when it comes to media-monitoring of violent extremism and terrorism. As stated in the conclusions from the conference, precision and the use of clear terminology is essential for explaining the seriousness and tragic nature of the situation without misleading readers and viewers and sensationalist approach to events.
The Role of Civil Society in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization that Lead to Terrorism: A Guidebook for South-Eastern Europe
Publishing date: 4 July 2019
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Guidebook on “The Role of Civil Society in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization that Lead to Terrorism: A focus on South-Eastern Europe” is the first in a series of resources produced by the Transnational Threat Department/ Action against Terrorism Unit. This volume provides practical guidance and helpful background for both policy makers and practitioners who are working to advance civil-society-led P/CVERLT initiatives in the South-Eastern Europe region. The guidebook, “A Whole-of-Society Approach to Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization That Lead to Terrorism:- A Guidebook for Central Asia”, which focuses on the challenges in developing and implementing effective programmes to prevent and counter VERLT in that region, was published in January 2020.
Understanding Referral Mechanisms in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization That Lead to Terrorism: Guidebook for South-Eastern Europe
Publishing date: 26 April 2019
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This guidebook was written to help support policymakers and practitioners who are looking to develop programmes on interventions to prevent VERLT. It also focuses on some of the region-specific factors that need to be considered when developing referral mechanisms in South-Eastern Europe, drawing from consultations with key stakeholders from the region.
Understanding the Role of Gender in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization That Lead to Terrorism- Good Practices for Law Enforcement
Publishing date: 26 April 2019
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This handbook was created to provide guidance to law enforcement and security actors, including policymakers, on how to better understand gender dynamics in VERLT. The publication aims at supporting and increasing gender-sensitive responses and policies, and reflects the OSCE’s commitment to gender mainstreaming as an integral part of preventing and countering VERLT.
Glossary on Prevention and Counteraction to Legalization (Laundenring) of Criminal Proceeds, Terrorist Financing, Financing of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Corruption
Publishing date: 7 February 2019
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Good governance, Countering terrorism
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In 2018, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine supported the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine and its group of experts with developing the “Glossary on prevention and counteraction to legalization (laundering) of criminal proceeds, terrorist financing, financing of proliferation of
National Platform for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization That Leads to Terrorism
Publishing date: 17 December 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Countering terrorism
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Platform was developed by the Montenegrin Ministry of the Interior and the Center for Democratic Transition (CDT) with the support of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro. Under the slogan “Together against Violent Extremism”, this Platform should bring together the representatives of relevant national institutions, local authorities, media, political parties, NGOs, religious communities, academic community and individuals who can contribute to P/C VERLT.
Guidelines for Addressing the Threats and Challenges of "Foreign Terrorist Fighters" within a Human Rights Framework
Publishing date: 12 September 2018
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
While the definition and scope of the term “foreign terrorist fighter” (FTF) is controversial, in recent years it has been commonly used to refer to individuals who have travelled from their home states to other states to participate in or support terrorist acts, including in the context of armed conflict, especially in Iraq and Syria. This document seeks to provide states with recommendations, and supporting analysis, on some of the key human rights issues that they must grapple with as they seek to respond to the threats posed by FTFs in a manner that is consistent with human rights and the rule of law. Following a brief overview of background facts, international and national responses, this document offers a series of recommendations for a human rights-compliant approach to addressing the flow and return of FTFs.
Guide for reporting on violent extremism
Publishing date: 15 March 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Countering terrorism, Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This five point guide for journalists provides a quick and handy overview of the most important things to have in mind when reporting on radicalization and violent extremism, by advising journalists on the principles of conflict-sensitive, ethical and fact-based reporting. The guide also advises journalists on the importance of knowing the terminology related to radicalization and violent extremism, including all voices, and avoiding inflammatory content and generalizations when reporting on this topic.
Factsheet of the OSCE Action against Terrorism Unit
Publishing date: 29 September 2017
Collections: Factsheets of the OSCE Secretariat's units
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Action against Terrorism Unit of the OSCE Transnational Threats Department supports the OSCE’s 57 participating States and 11 Partners for Co-operation in the implementation of their anti-terrorism commitments. Anti-terrorist activities play a prominent role in the OSCE’s overall efforts to address transnational threats. Guided by the ‘Consolidated Framework for the Fight against Terrorism’, the Unit acts as the OSCE focal point, information resource, and implementation partner, providing OSCE participating States and Partners for Cooperation with a wide range of programmes and activities.