Publications

Modern industry and utilities use chlorine extensively, notably as disinfectant, but also in production of paints and pharmaceuticals. In case of a spillage, it poses a significant threat to human health and life.

Mercury is widely used in medicine, electrical appliances and metallurgy. However, mercury vapor is extremely harmful to all life forms.

Ammonia is one of the most frequently used agents in the modern chemical industry, it can be used to produce fertilizers, but also you can find it in facilities where there’s a need to store significant amounts of refrigerated food. In case of a spillage, it poses a significant threat to human health and life.

Algorithm and handbook " Dialogue in Reforms: Instruction Manual " is a unique tool that will allow users to self-assess their specific situation and understand which method of interaction is appropriate in this situation. Thus, it is possible to determine how and when to use dialogue,

Algorithm for self-assessment of the need for dialogue in reforms process is a unique tool and an integral part of the handbook " Dialogue in Reforms: Instruction Manual ". Its main task is to help users to get a specific and relevant recommendation on how and when to use dialogue, public

This document is a Ukrainian adaptation for one of the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), it provides recommendations and guidance for effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of risk education programs. Adaptation was done by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine to provide assistance to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in enhancing its capabilities for humanitarian demining. Publication of this document became possible thanks to co-operation with the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining and financial assistance from Government of Norway.

Full report based on the findings of the Trial Monitoring Programme in Ukraine, carried out in 2017 by the Centre of Policy and Legal Reform within “Safeguarding Human Rights through Courts” project of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine with the financial support of Global Affairs Canada.

This publication explains gender equality in political life in terms of access, voice and transformation and provides guidance on how to conduct a national assessment of gender equality in political life and on how to develop a national action plan based on the findings of the assessment.

This is a collection of contributions by participants of the international conference on the introduction of the constitutional complaint in Ukraine, as well as on the international experience of the constitutional complaint instrumentalities application abroad. Available in Ukrainian only.

First-line responders are the first point of contact and information for people requiring assistance in migration and humanitarian crises. While driven by good intentions, some, particularly new civil society organizations, volunteers, and other supporters, might lack knowledge and experience in the context, including as it relates to the risks of trafficking in human beings. To address this gap, the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings developed a Code of Conduct that suggests some key steps to be undertaken by first-line responders to ensure that their staff is sensitized to the risks of human trafficking and does not unintendedly contribute to endangering the beneficiaries or colleagues.