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Statement by the Delegation of the United States of America on recent developments in Lithuania in the context of migration issues
Publishing date: 5 August 2021
Collections: 1328th Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Council
Journal of the 1326th Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Council
Publishing date: 29 July 2021
Collections: 1326th Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Council
Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and illegal occupation of Crimea. Deteriorating situation in Ukraine and continued non-implementation by the Ukrainian authorities of the Minsk agreements. World Day against Trafficking in Persons, observed on 30 July 2021. Recent developments in Belarus. Gross and systematic violations by Ukraine of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the rights of national minorities. Aggression of Azerbaijan against Artsakh and Armenia with the direct involvement of Turkey and foreign terrorist fighters (Armenia, Annex 1). Continuous flagrant violation of human rights by the secessionist regime in the Transdniestrian region of the Republic of Moldova (Moldova, Annex 2). Recent developments in Lithuania in the context of migration issues.
Principles on Identification for Sustainable Development – Relevance and Best Practices in Central Asia
Publishing date: 5 August 2021
Regularization of Migrants in an Irregular Situation in the OSCE Region: Recent Developments, Points for Discussion and Recommendations
Publishing date: 2 August 2021
The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness of existing international standards and commitments related to the regularization of migrants in an irregular situation as well as to identify key trends and noteworthy practices, including recent practices in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper presents recommendations and points for further discussion among relevant stakeholders, particularly those who are responsible for designing and implementing regularization measures.
Statement by the Delegation of the United States of America on the World Refugee Day
Publishing date: 24 June 2021
Collections: 1321st Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Council
1321st Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Council
Statement by the Delegation of Canada, also on behalf of Andorra, Iceland, Mongolia, Norway, San Marino and the United Kingdom, on the World Refugee Day
Publishing date: 24 June 2021
Collections: 1321st Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Council
1321st Plenary Meeting of the Permanent Council
Border police monitoring in the OSCE region: A discussion of the need and basis for human rights monitoring of border police practices
Publishing date: 10 May 2021
Collections: Border police monitoring in the OSCE region
This research consolidates available information and showcases selected current practices on border police monitoring to raise awareness and share information among the governmental and non-governmental stakeholders across the OSCE region. The report explores opportunities for increased monitoring and identifies transferable good practices to increase systematic independent border police monitoring, and thereby contribute to the advancement of human rights while respecting border management practices across the region.
OSCE/ODIHR meeting report: Border police monitoring in the OSCE Region- upholding a human rights approach to migration
Publishing date: 10 May 2021
Collections: Archive of migration-related resources
Conclusions and Annexes
Publishing date: 3 September 2020
OSCE Human Dimension Commitments and State Responses to Covid-19 Conclusions and annexes of ODIHR's report on OSCE Human Dimension Commitments and State Responses to the Covid-19 Pandemic
PART 2: Impacts on Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publishing date: 3 September 2020
OSCE Human Dimension Commitments and State Responses to Covid-19 Part 2 of ODIHR's report on OSCE Human Dimension Commitments and State Responses to the Covid-19 Pandemic