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The ensuing recommendations are based on international standards, norms and practices, as for example set out in the United Nations’ International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and its additional protocols, as well as relevant OSCE human dimension commitments, and the Venice Commission’s Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters. Where appropriate, they also refer to other reference documents and sources as well as relevant recommendations made in previous legal opinions published by the OSCE/ODIHR and/or the Venice Commission.

As given to host of Përballë (Face to face) programme, Lutfi Dervishi

The Joint Opinion raises key issues and provides indications of areas of concern. In the interest of conciseness, it focuses more on main areas that require amendments or improvements than on the positive aspects of the Draft Constitution.

Hate-motivated incidents are often violent manifestations of intolerance which instil fear and divide communities. Tackling underlying prejudice is essential in combating the spread of these divisive actions. The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina supports the work of government institutions, the criminal justice system, local authorities and civil society to effectively respond to these incidents. The 'Hate Monitor' provides a monthly update on incidents and responses throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Opinion raises key issues and provides indications of areas of concern. In the interest of conciseness, it focuses more on areas that require amendments or improvements than on the positive aspects of the Draft Law. The ensuing recommendations are based on international human rights standards and obligations, OSCE human dimension commitments, and good national practices. Where appropriate, they also refer to the relevant recommendations made in previous legal opinions published by OSCE/ODIHR and/or the Venice Commission.

Situation in and around Ukraine (Russian Federation, Annex 1). Security Dialogue: Vienna Document Modernization: – Presentation by Mr. B. Turner, Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, US Department of State; – Presentation by Colonel S. M. Babusch, Royal Netherlands Air Force – Presentation by Mr. I. Anthony, Director of the European Security Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Mr. B. Turner, Annex 2; Sweden, Annex 3; Germany, Annex 4; Ukraine, Annex 5; Russian Federation, Annex 6; Armenia, Annex 7; FSC Co-ordinator for the Vienna Document (Sweden), Annex 8). Annual Implementation Assessment Meeting, to be held on 2 and 3 March 2021 (Chairperson, Annex 9). Cancellation of the "Joint Viking 2021" military exercise (Norway, Annex 10). Request for assistance in enhancing the capacity of Azerbaijan’s national authorities for reducing and responding to explosive hazards (Armenia, Annex 11).

Speech by Judge Erkki Kourula, Vice-President of the Court of Conciliation and Arbitration within the OSCE, at the 60th Meeting of CAHDI- 24 March 2021

Speech by Emmanuel DECAUX, President of the Court of Conciliation and Arbitration within the OSCE, at the 60th Meeting of CAHDI- 24 March 2021

This report presents a general overview of the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM), its main activities and latest news as of 8 March 2021.