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OSCE/ODIHR Annual Report 2007
ODIHR's annual report provides an overview of the Office's primary activities in the areas of elections, democratization, human rights, tolerance and non-discrimination, and Roma and Sinti issues.
Handbook on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Armed Forces Personnel
This handbook is produced jointly by ODIHR and the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of the Armed Forces (DCAF). It 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.
Human Rights Defenders in the OSCE Region: Our Collective Conscience
A report identifying patterns of human rights violations affecting human rights defenders in the OSCE area in the period from April 2006 to April 2007.
Toledo Guiding Principles on Teaching about Religions and Beliefs in Public Schools
Aimed at both legislators and schools, this handbook offers guidance on preparing curricula for teaching about religions and beliefs, preferred procedures for assuring fairness in the development of curricula, and standards for how they could be implemented.
Countering Terrorism, Protecting Human Rights: A Manual
This manual aims to familiarize states' senior policy makers with the fundamental human rights standards they are obliged to adhere to under international law when devising efforts to combat terrorism and extremism.
The Death Penalty in the OSCE Area: Background Paper 2007
This paper provides an overview of international standards on the death penalty, as well as usage of capital punishment in the OSCE area. It covers the period from 30 June 2006 to 30 June 2007.