Publications
International practices on funding civil society organizations
Publishing date: 1 December 2010
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This research into the successful international practices of funding civil society organizations was carried out with support from the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine. It provides an in-depth analysis of six European countries as a reference for understanding civil society organizations’ finances from both state or non-state sources. It is available in both English and Ukrainian.
OSCE/ODIHR Annual Report 2007
Publishing date: 25 April 2008
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
ODIHR's annual report provides an overview of the Office's primary activities in the areas of elections, democratization, human rights, tolerance and non-discrimination, and Roma and Sinti issues.
Report: Strengthening Migration Governance
Publishing date: 1 November 2009
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication can serve as a valuable reference document for officials of governments and for concerned staff of stakeholder organizations throughout the OSCE regions to strengthen migration governance. It contains contextual background information, a review of OSCE commitments on international migration, and data on indicators measuring implementation of commitments, and it features numerous examples of concrete useful practices and specific measures. It offers conclusions and a number of suggestions on policy measures and specific follow-up activity.
Analysing the Business Model of Trafficking in Human Beings to Better Prevent the Crime
Publishing date: 30 September 2010
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Research by the Expert Group Initiative under the United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking. The exploratory research "Analysing the Business Model of Trafficking in Human Beings to Better Prevent the Crime" proposed by the OSCE in the context of an Expert Group Initiative under the United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking is an innovative study carried out by a team of internationally recognized experts. The team produced evidence-based research revealing criminal gangs and their modus operandi, thus helping to confront and dismantle the criminal business.
Needs Assessment of the National Referral Mechanism for Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings in Ukraine
Publishing date: 2 June 2009
Collections: Publications on anti-trafficking in human beings
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
NRM Assessment: Ukraine
Election Observation- A decade of monitoring elections: the people and the practice
Publishing date: 29 November 2005
Content type: Brochure
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 publication provides an overview of the history and development of OSCE election monitoring. It looks at the reasons for observing elections, who observers are, where they come from, and how an election observation mission works in practice.
Financial Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2003 and the Audit Opinion
Publishing date: 29 July 2004
Collections: OSCE Financial Reports
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The financial part of the Annual Report 2003
Best practices in combating corruption
Publishing date: 31 May 2004
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat, OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Economic activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Best practices guide
Combating Trafficking as Modern-Day Slavery: A Matter of Rights, Freedoms and Security
Publishing date: 8 December 2010
Collections: Annual Reports of the OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating THB
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The 2010 Annual Report of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings is divided in four parts and deals with different aspects of the phenomenon, policies, actions, and challenges deriving from trafficking in women, men, and children for many different exploitative purposes. Part I “Trafficking in Human Beings as Modern-Day Slavery” explores the multiple forms of trafficking and addresses them as severe human rights violations, serious transnational organized crime, and threats to the individual and State security. Part II “Joining Efforts to Tackle Trafficking in Human Beings” provides an overview of the work and internal co-ordination and co-operation further developed in 2010 by the OSCE institutions, structures and field operations. Part III “Stepping Forward: Challenges and Future Perspectives” concludes the report as a stand alone chapter by addressing four crucial areas that the OSR decided to focus on to advance the anti-trafficking action: prosecution and criminal justice response; protection of victims’ rights; prevention; and strengthening partnership. Part IV of the report lists the references and an Annex recording the conferences and events attended by the SR and her Office in 2010.
Effective Participation and Representation in Democratic Societies
Publishing date: 10 May 2007
Collections: ODIHR Publications
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A booklet outlining the ODIHR's main activities in increasing the participation of citizens in democratic processes.