Publications

This is a collection of papers in English and Ukrainian on the problematics of the contemporary constitutional law, they were presented and discussed in the course of the International Conference Dedicated to the 20th Anniversary of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, held in Kyiv, 18 December, 2015.

This publication, prepared by the Centre for OSCE Research (CORE) and the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, was released in November 2018 to mark the 25th anniversary of the HCNM. It contains personal reflections of the five consecutive High Commissioners about the work and the role of the HCNM.

This publication provides a methodology for mapping unreported hate crimes against selected communities using a respondent-driven sampling (RDS) technique. It has been developed as part of a project developed by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) to build a comprehensive criminal justice response to hate crime.

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 Brief History of Roma Discrimination in Europe, photobook

This manual sets out the basic principles for initiating and conducting joint hate crime training activities for police and prosecutors. It outlines what issues need to be raised and how such training activities are expected to shape police and prosecutors’ understanding of hate crimes.

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.

ODIHR continued in 2004 to conduct a broad range of activities towards fostering democracy and the rule of law, promoting and protecting human rights, addressing pertinent shortcomings, and assisting participating States in the implementation of their commitments.