Publications

Dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the OSCE Asian Partnership, a new publication provides an in-depth overview of the co-operation between the OSCE and its Asian Partners. It includes all relevant historical documents, details of current and past projects, as well as activities implemented in the context of the OSCE Asian Partnership. The publication is intended to serve as a reference document for policy-makers, officials and practitioners dealing with security co-operation between the OSCE region and the Asian Partners (Afghanistan, Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea and Thailand).

How Women Are Impacted By Restrictions To Fundamental Freedoms And Human Rights: Observations From The Covid-19 Pandemic

Volume 15 Issue 2 Year 2020

Practical guide for decision makers, policymakers and non-governmental organizations on applying the OSCE-led survey on violence against women.

The publication takes stock of technology tools and initiatives developed to combat trafficking in human beings in its different forms in the OSCE area and beyond. It also examines the ways technology can be misused to facilitate trafficking in human beings. It is the first known publication to conduct a global analysis of how different stakeholders, including law enforcement, civil society, businesses and academia can take advantage of technology to advance the fight against the human trafficking crime. The publication also provides recommendations to governments and organizations funding technology projects on how to maximize the value of technology-based solutions.

Part of the  Gender and Security Toolkit, the Tool:- explains why it is important for armed forces and other defence institutions to integrate a gender perspective and promote gender equality;- outlines key legal and policy frameworks that require armed forces to prohibit discrimination, prevent

ODIHR recommendations on Uzbekistan 2019 elections ODIHR election observation mission recommends Uzbekistan to demonstrate genuine competition and full respect of election day procedures

Part of the  Gender and Security Toolkit, the Tool:- provides a framework to identify the multiple and varied gender aspects of border management;- gives examples of progress made to integrate gender equality into border security management and promising practices;- highlights global trends and

This guide lays out practical steps that governments are recommended to take to address the security needs of Jewish communities in co-operation and partnership with these same communities. The guide is designed to help governments take stock of security risks and needs with the goal of improving the capacity of law-enforcement officials and institutions to address the security needs of Jewish communities. In addition, this guide deals with related issues, such as the problem of the underreporting and recording of anti-Semitic hate crimes.

Part of the Gender and Security Toolkit, the Tool:- introduces why gender matters in security sector governance (SSG) and security sector reform (SSR), and outlines the benefits of integrating a gender perspective. It explains key concepts that are used in the Toolkit: gender, intersectionality,