Publications
Mapping Study: Ombuds Institutions for the Armed Forces in the OSCE Region
Publishing date: 27 October 2016
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication has been developed in cooperation between DCAF and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) as part of an ongoing research project on ombuds institutions for the armed forces. It is the result of an effort to conceptualize and examine issues and challenges related to oversight of the armed forces and the promotion of human rights based on the feedback provided by the institutions themselves. It maps prominent capacity development needs of ombuds institutions in the OSCE region, and offers best practices through which these needs can be addressed. The study also examines different models, functions and approaches of ombuds institutions for the armed forces in the OSCE region. The mapping study will hopefully help states that wish to establish ombuds institutions by identifying the best format for doing so but it can also support existing ombuds institutions, scholars, policy-makers and armed forces commanders by offering a reference instrument on the current state of ombuds institutions in the OSCE region.
OSCE/ODIHR observation of the 2016 United States general elections
Publishing date: 4 October 2016
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Words into Action to Address Anti-Semitism
Publishing date: 28 September 2016
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
ODIHR has developed the Words Into Action to Address Anti-Semitism project to strengthen the capacity of OSCE participating States and civil society to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism.
ODIHR Update, 2016 No. 4
Publishing date: 6 October 2016
Collections: ODIHR Update: Newsletter collection
Content type: Periodical / journal / magazine
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
'Money in Politics' in South-Eastern Europe
Publishing date: 6 September 2016
Content type: Factsheet
What we do: Economic activities, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Money is a necessary element of any political process. However, corruption in political financing poses risk for the democracy and countries’ economic systems. Politically exposed persons, given their access to state resources and decision-making power, are prone to corrupt activities. Combating and preventing corruption requires a protection of a strong system of regulations and integrity mechanisms.
The Death Penalty in the OSCE Area: Background Paper 2016
Publishing date: 21 September 2016
Content type: Study / report
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 paper updates The Death Penalty in the OSCE Area: Background Paper 2015. It is intended to provide a concise update to highlight changes in the status of the death penalty in OSCE participating States since the previous publication and to promote constructive discussion of this issue. It covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 31 March 2016.
OSCE/ODIHR Annual Report 2015
Publishing date: 23 June 2016
Collections: ODIHR Annual Reports
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
ODIHR Update, 2016 No. 3
Publishing date: 3 June 2016
Collections: ODIHR Update: Newsletter collection
Content type: Periodical / journal / magazine
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Handbook on the Follow-up of Electoral Recommendations
Publishing date: 6 June 2016
Collections: Election handbooks
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This handbook sets out ODIHR’s approach and practices in assisting participating States in the follow-up of electoral recommendations. While ODIHR has conducted follow-up activities for several years, this handbook aims to establish a more systematic approach that provides clarity and consistency and promotes greater attention to the implementation of recommendations. It has been developed on the basis of generous extra-budgetary contributions as part of ODIHR’s continued effort to improve its methodology and to increase professionalism in election observation activities. The handbook is primarily intended for actors in OSCE participating States addressing ODIHR’s electoral recommendations, but it will also be of use to those following up on recommendations outside the OSCE region.
ODIHR Update, 2016 No. 2
Publishing date: 21 April 2016
Collections: ODIHR Update: Newsletter collection
Content type: Periodical / journal / magazine
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe