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Comments on the Draft Law on Public Assembly in Republika Srpska
Publishing date: 7 February 2020
Collections: Legal Opinions and Comments
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Comments were prepared by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) at the request of the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosniaand Herzegovina.
Comments on the Law on Combatting Terrorism of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Publishing date: 7 February 2020
Collections: Legal Opinions and Comments
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
These Comments were prepared by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) at the request of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan.
Joint Opinion on the Legal Framework Governing the Freedom of Peaceful Assembly in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in its Two Entities and in Brčko District
Publishing date: 7 February 2020
Collections: Legal Opinions and Comments
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Joint Opinion was prepared by the Council of Europe's Venice Commission and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) following a request from the Committee on the Honouring of Obligations and Commitments by Member States of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (Monitoring Committee). The Joint Opinion was adopted by the Venice Commission at its 121st Plenary Session (6-7 December 2019).
Call for research proposals – Conference on Role of Parliaments
Publishing date: 29 January 2020
Content type: Conference / meeting document
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Gender and Private Security Regulation: Policy Brief
Publishing date: 6 December 2019
Collections: Gender and Security Toolkit
Content type: Recommendation
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Policy Brief explains why integrating a gender perspective is important to the regulation of private military and security companies (PMSCs) and provides guidance to states on doing so in national legislation, contracting and procurement policies, as well as certification, oversight and accountability frameworks for PMSCs.
Urgent Interim Opinion on the Bill Amending the Act on the Organization of Common Courts, the Act on the Supreme Court and Certain Other Acts of Poland (as of 20 December 2019)
Publishing date: 14 January 2020
Collections: Legal Opinions and Comments
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Urgent Interim Opinion was prepared by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in response to a request from the Commissioner for Human Rights of Poland received in December 2019.
Remarks by Ambassador Borchardt at Conference on Elections, 21 January 2020
Publishing date: 21 January 2020
Content type: Statement / speech
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections, National minority issues, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
As delivered at a conference organized by the OSCE/ODIHR and the OSCE Presence in Albania on increasing participation of women, national minorities and persons with disabilities in electoral processes.
A Security Sector Governance Approach to Women, Peace and Security: Policy Brief
Publishing date: 3 December 2019
Collections: Gender and Security Toolkit
Content type: Recommendation
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Gender equality, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Policy Brief explains how applying the principles of good security sector governance and reforming the security sector can help achieve the goals of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda.
Second Report on the Nomination and Appointment of Supreme Court Judges in Georgia
Publishing date: 9 January 2020
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Final Opinion on the Draft Law of the Republic of Armenia on Ensuring Equality before the Law
Publishing date: 8 January 2020
Collections: Legal Opinions and Comments
Content type: Report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe