Publications
Beyond the headlines: A journalist’s handbook to reporting on security, SALW and gender-based violence in Albania
Publishing date: 5 June 2025
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Arms control, Conflict prevention and resolution, Media freedom and development, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Published by the OSCE Presence in Albania as part of its project “Assisting the National Authorities of the Republic of Albania to Decrease the Risk of Weapon Proliferation and Misuse of Small Arms and Light Weapons” funded by EU, Germany and France.
Parliamentary Oversight of the Executive in the OSCE Region
Publishing date: 29 May 2025
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
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
Parliamentary oversight is one of the core tasks of parliaments and, alongside their legislative and representative roles, is a fundamental element of any effective system of democratic governance.
Simulation-based training for actors involved in the fight against human trafficking in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 26 May 2025
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Trafficking in human beings (THB), a modern form of slavery, is a complex and multidimensional crime that severely violates human rights and dignity. It affects all OSCE participating States and often transcends borders, requiring international, national and regional co-operation. THB can affect individuals of any gender, age, race or religion. OSCE participating States have committed to taking action to prevent THB, prosecute perpetrators, and protect victims. The OSCE supports participating States by assisting in implementing commitments and developing effective policies to combat THB.
Toolkit on Data and Information Exchange in Transboundary Basins
Publishing date: 26 May 2025
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
What we do: Environmental activities, Water management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Ethical and Responsible Use in Media
Publishing date: 7 May 2025
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The primary objective of this research and resulting analysis was to explore the utilization of generative AI in newsrooms to improve efficiency, accuracy, and engagement in news reporting, identify best practices for integrating generative AI technologies while also highlighting and mitigating the
Guidelines for Paralegals: Ensuring Access to Justice in the Ukrainian Communities
Publishing date: 2 May 2025
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Paralegals are people who have undergone basic training and work with professional lawyers, in particular with the free legal aid (FLA) system, on a volunteer basis. The task of a paralegal is to become the first contact for a person, to help them navigate their own situation, to conduct an initial
Project Summary
Publishing date: 28 April 2025
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Court of Conciliation and Arbitration- Annual Report 2024
Publishing date: 24 April 2025
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: Court of Conciliation and Arbitration
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report gives an overview of institutional matters and the activities undertaken throughout the year, with a glimpse on financial and administrative matters.
ODIHR Election Observation to the 2025 Presidential Election in Poland
Publishing date: 23 April 2025
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
This factsheet explains the purpose of the Limited Election Observation Mission to Poland's 2025 Presidential Election.
A declaration for shaping the future approach to water, energy and food across Central Asia
Publishing date: 14 April 2025
Content type: Brochure
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities, Energy security, Water management, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe