Publications
Overview of OSCE Counter-Terrorism Related Commitments
Publishing date: 11 November 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management, Human rights, Countering terrorism, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Overview prepared by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department/Action against Terrorism Unit in co-ordination with other relevant OSCE executive structures (Updated: October 2021).
Manual for Local Youth Councils
Publishing date: 28 June 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Good governance, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Manual for Local Youth Councils, prepared in close partnership with the Agency for Youth and Sport, is a practical and valuable tool for both municipal officials and young people regarding their engagement in the Local Youth Councils. It aims to encourage local youth participation in these bodies in compliance with the Law on Youth Participation and Youth Policies. The Manual contains practical steps how to establish Local Youth Council, roles and responsibilities for both municipal officials and youth council members and the handover process between the outgoing and incoming leadership. It was prepared in Macedonian language and translated into English, Albanian, Turkish, Serbian and Romani languages.
Democracy and Human Rights in the OSCE: The ODIHR Annual Report 2020
Publishing date: 15 April 2021
Collections: ODIHR Annual Reports
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report highlights the impact of activities carried out by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in 2020.
Guiding Principles on Human Rights in the Return of Trafficked Persons
Publishing date: 19 April 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
These present guiding principles are intended for use by state authorities and civil society bodies, as well as inter-governmental organizations in the OSCE region involved in developing, applying, evaluating and reforming national laws, policies and practices related to trafficking, in particular to the return of trafficked persons. They provide the target audience with guidance that can be used to direct policies, procedures and practices on the return process, as well as an overview of relevant international standards. The guiding principles can also serve as an advocacy tool for civil society organizations that support a rights-based approach to combating trafficking.
Annual Report of the Secretary General on Police-Related Activities in 2020
Publishing date: 30 July 2021
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General, Transnational Threats Department, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Policing
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report provides a comprehensive overview of all police-related projects, activities and events, which draw on the combined strength of the OSCE’s Institutions and its network of field operations, often cutting across the OSCE’s three security dimensions.
#SOFJO Resource Guide
Publishing date: 30 October 2020
Collections: #SOFJO Resource Guide
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Resource Guide on the Safety of Female Journalists Online.
OSCE Annual Report 2020
Publishing date: 4 May 2021
Collections: OSCE Annual Reports
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Secretary General’s Annual Report gives an overview of the Organization's activities and its co-operation with partner states and other organizations.
Freedom and Responsibility: 2002/2003 yearbook of the Representative on Freedom of the Media
Publishing date: 17 December 2003
Collections: RFoM publications in chronological order, Yearbooks of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
2002/2003 yearbook of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
Research and Analysis of Perception of Socio-economic Position of Journalists and Media Workers in Vojvodina
Publishing date: 30 March 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Media freedom and development, National minority issues
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This research was implemented by the Independent Journalists' Association of Vojvodina (NDNV) with the OSCE Mission to Serbia's support. Paying particular attention to the goals of the Strategy of Development of System of Public Information in the Republic of Serbia (2020-2025), the research was conducted in order to better understand socio-economic position and working status of journalists and media workers in Vojvodina region, with special focus on position of female journalists, journalists working in minority language media, as well as freelancers and other journalists without permanent employment status.
Human Rights of Armed Forces Personnel: Compendium of standards, good practices and recommendations
Publishing date: 4 March 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Compendium presents an overview of legislation, policies, and mechanisms for ensuring the protection and enforcement of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of armed forces personnel. It includes many examples and good practices from across the OSCE region that have proven successful. It also contains recommendations which can help participating States ensure that their policies and practices are in full compliance with international human rights standards and OSCE human dimension commitments.