Publications

Preventing and countering violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism (VERLT) is an area of increasing focus at the international, regional and national levels. This also applies to the prison context, due to fears that prisons may represent breeding grounds for VERLT. Such concerns are heightened after terrorist attacks perpetrated by individuals who appear to have radicalized towards violence while imprisoned.

Factsheet on the structure and role of the Parliament, how the decision making process is carried out and who the members of Parliament are, as well as information on the artistic value of the building and the art collection.

Manual published by the OSCE and USAID that provides practical guidance to Albanian judges in guaranteeing effective protection to victims of domestic violence, as well as to individuals, international actors and organizations working in this area.

Guidelines for public officials on handling requests for environmental information published by the Ministry of Environmental Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the assistance of the OSCE Center in Almaty.

Guide initiated by the 2006 Belgian Chairmanship, produced by the Strategic Police Matters Unit.

Drawing on the OSCE’s long-standing experience in South-Eastern Europe, this reference guide provides insight into OSCE activities that foster sustainable peace and democracy. Over 30 practical examples illustrate the work of OSCE field operations across seven thematic areas, outlining the good practices and lessons to be learned for future peacebuilding endeavours. Highlighting how the OSCE’s comprehensive approach to security can be practically applied in the field, this guide is intended for OSCE officials, policy makers, practitioners, and civil society.

A trilingual Glossary of Parliamentary Terms (English, Albanian and Serbian) used to further streamline and harmonize the legislative process in Kosovo.

Informational leaflet on the Handbook of best practices on small arms and light weapons

The Diagnostic Tool is a practical tool for assessing shortcomings and strengths in national hate crime victim support structures and services. The primary purpose of the Tool is to enable hate crime victim support practitioners, officials, activists and policymakers to identify areas in their national systems that require improvement to enhance protection and support for victims of hate crime.

These guidelines are intended as a reference document for the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) to observe and assess the framework for and conduct of public security providers over the course of an election. They may also benefit other organizations engaged in election observation seeking guidance on how to assess these issues. In addition, these guidelines may serve as a reference for the authorities, including those who legislate on electoral security and for public security providers in the context of an election.