Publications
Handbook for the Observation of Election Campaigns and Political Environments
Publishing date: 14 October 2021
Collections: Election handbooks
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
An essential part of election processes are election campaigns, in which candidates compete for voter support. During election campaigns political actors energize society, invigorate and mobilize the electorate, but at the same time these are periods when fundamental freedoms are put to the test. Election campaigns provide an opportunity for all election stakeholders, including the authorities, political parties and voters, to demonstrate respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights.
Simulation-based training on combatting human trafficking handbook
Publishing date: 10 March 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
National Referral Mechanisms- Joining Efforts to Protect the Rights of Trafficked Persons: A Practical Handbook – Second Edition
Publishing date: 24 January 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
National referral mechanisms (NRMs) are the institutional mechanisms that help states identify human trafficking victims and ensure their protection. This handbook provides a guidance model which all OSCE participating States can adapt and apply within their own national systems to ensure that their NRMs meet the highest standards in both design and implementation.
Trafficking of human beings- a handbook for judges, prosecutors and other legal professionals
Publishing date: 21 February 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
[Albanian only] Published by the OSCE Presence in Albania as part of the “Transforming the National Response to Human Trafficking in and from Albania” programme, implemented by several international and local organizations led by UNICEF Albania, and supported by the United Kingdom.
Trafficking of human beings- a handbook for police officers
Publishing date: 3 March 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Human rights, Good governance, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
[Albanian only] Published by the OSCE Presence in Albania as part of the “Transforming the National Response to Human Trafficking in and from Albania” programme, implemented by several international and local organizations led by UNICEF Albania, and supported by the United Kingdom.
What Is Local Government and How It Is Elected – Handbook for voters
Publishing date: 15 October 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Elections, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Handbook, prepared by the State Election Commission (SEC) of the Republic of North Macedonia and the OSCE Mission to Skopje, aims to increase voters’ knowledge on local self-government, bodies that are elected at local elections and specifics about the local elections. The handbook provides brief and simple information on the role and competencies of mayors and municipal councils in North Macedonia, the right to be elected, the electoral models used for election of a mayor and municipal council, election campaign, and financing local elections. Additionally, it gives an overview of the basic principles of democratic governance and opportunities for citizens’ participation in a decision-making process at local level after the elections. Not available in English.
What Is Local Government and How It Is Elected – Handbook for voters
Publishing date: 18 October 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Elections, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Handbook, prepared by the State Election Commission (SEC) of the Republic of North Macedonia and the OSCE Mission to Skopje, aims to increase voters’ knowledge on local self-government, bodies that are elected at local elections and specifics about the local elections. The Handbook provides brief and simple information on the role and competencies of mayors and municipal councils, the right to be elected, the electoral models used for election of a mayor and municipal council, election campaign, and financing local elections. Additionally, it offers an overview of the basic principles of democratic governance and opportunities for citizens’ participation in a decision-making process at local level after the elections. Not available in English.
Handbook for Economic Journalists
Publishing date: 11 February 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Handbook for Economic Journalists, a publication intended for everyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of economic topics. Along with instructions on how to write an engaging economic newspaper article, how to produce a good radio or TV report, as well as tips about what an economic journalist should know, the handbook also contains a list of sources, along with key economic terms. The publication produced with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia is available in Serbian language.
How to Bring Your Editorial Office and Content Closer to Gender Sensitivity. Handbook
Publishing date: 30 April 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Gender equality, Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication, produced with the support of the SOCE Project Co-ordinator, will help editorial teams and journalists to adhere to gender equality and publish gender-balanced materials. It is based on examples of materials from the Ukrainian media and provides explanations of misuse of gender
Handbook on the correct use of Macedonian language in drafting legal acts
Publishing date: 4 February 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Handbook was developed by the Academy for Judges and Public Prosecutors and supported by the Mission. The publication aims at assisting the candidates for judges and public prosecutors to correctly use Macedonian language in drafting legal acts and other documents within their initial training program. The Handbook was also designed to help all judges and public prosecutors and legal practitioners in their everyday work. Not available in English.