Publications

Proceedings of the Roundtable "What Can Be Done to Decriminalize Libel and Repeal Insult Laws" Paris, 24-25 November 2003

The analysis aims to provide insight into the situation with online harassment and attacks on women journalists in North Macedonia, as a form of gender-based violence, as well as identifying possible solutions for overcoming the problem and mechanisms and resources for providing adequate protection and assistance.

Women have significantly weaker political positions than men in terms of political engagement and influence in both wealthy countries and developing regions. Women from non-majority communities often experience dual discrimination based on both their gender and ethnicity. This disadvantaged position is similarly observed among women from non-majority communities in North Macedonia. This study aims to offer a comprehensive examination of the levels and circumstances surrounding the political participation of women from non-majority communities in North Macedonia, emphasizing the multifaceted inequalities faced by community women in their attempts to join political and public life. The study employs a blend of quantitative and qualitative research methods, encompassing primary data collection through a field survey involving 1002 respondents and six interviews and secondary data analysis. The report is available in English, Macedonian, Albanian, Bosnian, Romani, Serbian, Turkish and Vlach languages.

This handbook focuses on helping journalists to produce new media products by using modern technologies and to easily adapt to the rapid development of the Internet as a news source. It includes an analysis and insights on new media trends such as multimedia outreach, the creation of visual images, longreads, storytelling, fact-checking and data journalism. New formats for business and international journalism, journalism ethics, coverage of conflicts, the importance of multi-ethnic sensitivity as well as journalism security are also elaborated in the handbook. The book is recommended to journalists, media experts, civil servants, scholars, educators, university-level students, and broad sections of the public interested in media development and journalism. It is available in Kazakh and Russian languages.

The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to play a vital role in strengthening the country’s ability to foster a sustainable and stable security environment, to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina’s governance, and to encourage its consolidation as a democratic society. The Mission supports political and education reform and works to promote and protect human rights of all citizens of BiH.

The joint OSCE/ODIHR and Venice Commission Guidelines on Freedom of Association aim to offer advice and expertise on how to legislate on freedom of association-related matters, in a manner that is compliant with international human rights standards and OSCE commitments. They also reflect evolving good state practices, and are intended to enhance awareness of the above right in general. They will offer a practical toolkit to legislators tasked with drafting laws which regulate or affect associations, but also to associations, members of associations and human rights defenders, to support advocacy in this field of human rights law.

A publication on the 11th Central Asia Media Conference held in Bishkek on 15-16 October 2009.

Corruption is one of the most pervasive and pressing issues of our time, threatening security, peace, and prosperity across the OSCE region and around the world. Preventing and combatting corruption, as well as promoting good governance, remain fundamental elements of the OSCE’s comprehensive approach to security. This progress report outlines the OSCE’s on-going efforts to translate commitments into tangible actions in fighting corruption, focusing on our work’s impact on the ground.