Publications
The Role of Civil Society and Women's Movements- Tool 4
Publishing date: 27 November 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Tool 4- for Civil Society- explores the role that civil society and women’s movements can play in combating violence against women in politics.
Support and Encouragement for Women in Politics- Tool 5
Publishing date: 27 November 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Tool 5- for Women in Politics- is a guide for women affected directly or indirectly by such violence about how to seek protection, remedy and support.
Clinical Legal Education in Ukraine
Publishing date: 18 March 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Human rights, Youth, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This manual presents the history of the clinical legal education establishment and development in Ukraine and abroad as an effective method of student’s practical training. It will help law students to gain and improve skills necessary for their future profession. The manual also contains
Collection of laws titled “Environmental Protection and Use of Natural Resources in Turkmenistan”
Publishing date: 25 November 2015
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication developed as part of the OSCE project "Aarhus Centre in Ashgabat" contains a collection of Turkmenistan's legislative acts and is designed for environmental organizations, public associations and citizens interested in the legislation addressing environmental protection and nature use, as well as state bodies responsible for ensuring public access to the participation in nature protection activities. It is not available in English.
Protecting People Fleeing Ukraine: A Compendium of Anti-trafficking Training Courses for First Line Responders
Publishing date: 9 February 2024
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Capacity-building of relevant stakeholders, particularly those working on the front lines of humanitarian crises, is a key component of participating States’ anti-trafficking response. To support counterparts to minimize risks of human trafficking and work proactively to identify and assist victims, several international and non-governmental organizations have developed and are providing a number of training opportunities. The OSR/CTHB, through this resource, aims to facilitate access of related actors to such opportunities by compiling training courses and modules- that are readily available to or can be requested by authorities and organizations operating on the ground- on several issues connected with addressing trafficking in human beings in the context of the humanitarian crisis generated by the war against Ukraine.
The Police Development Strategy 2016-2020
Publishing date: 8 February 2017
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Policing
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In addition to the four key priorities of importance for citizens- personal and safety of their property, the fight against crime, border security and the security of persons and buildings, the important part of the Strategy is dedicated to the education and training of police officers, as well as their professional development. Not available in English.
Civil Sector Media Guide
Publishing date: 4 January 2017
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 publication features some important topics related to civil society and the media, including the best international/domestic practices and interpretation of regulations. The Guide, published in co-operation with the Independent Association of Vojvodina Journalists (NDNV) is available in Serbian language only.
Model of Decision-making for regulation of informal building structures
Publishing date: 26 November 2016
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Model of Decision-making provides quality guidelines to municipalities for preparing their decisions when implementing the forthcoming Law on regulating informal building structures.
Countering Domestic Violence: Manual
Publishing date: 23 June 2016
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This manual aims to increase the professional skills of law enforcement agencies, primarily police inspectors who work directly with people and promote the implementation of the law on “Prevention of Domestic Violence” in the Republic of Tajikistan. The manual explains the phenomena of domestic violence through understanding the psychology of offenders and victims, knowing the existing stereotypes on domestic violence and different aspects of gender equality. It also identifies the role of police personnel in counteracting this phenomenon and aspects of a multidisciplinary approach in the support and protection of victims. Not available in English.
Manual for teachers of civic education in high school
Publishing date: 7 December 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Education, Youth, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Mission to Serbia supported the Institute for Improvement of Education in producing comprehensive Manuals that will help teachers in developing the new concept of civic education, introduced in Serbian schools gradually throughout 2018 and 2019. The Manuals cover four areas of civic education: human rights, democratic society, processes in the contemporary world and civic activism. The aim of these publications is to give teachers a wider insight into the above mentioned areas, to clarify the most important issues and to provide teachers with ideas on how they can implement relevant activities with students. It should also instigate the teachers to explore various further teaching techniques. The Manuals are part of the OSCE Mission to Serbia’s wider efforts to support enhancing the rule of law values among youth. The publication is available in Serbian language only.