Publications
Use of actio popularis in Cases of Discrimination
Publishing date: 30 August 2017
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication gives an overview of both domestic and European legislation on the admissibility and use of actio popularis mechanism, the practice of the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union as well as the practice of the region. This publication also provides insight on the specific methodology for use of actio popularis, in order to provide proper guidance for citizen associations in terms of the cases and ways they should use this mechanism.
Migrant political participation: a review of policies and integration results in the OSCE region
Publishing date: 25 January 2018
Collections: Archive of migration-related resources
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Migration
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This paper assesses the state of implementation and practice of the civic and political integration of migrants in the OSCE region and identifies the key channels and actors active in this process.
Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the OSCE 2004 Action Plan on the Promotion of Gender Equality- 2016
Publishing date: 2 October 2017
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Report highlights last year’s (2016) achievements as well as areas for further work in mainstreaming gender perspectives into the Organization’s policies, programmes and activities.
OSCE Annual Report 2014
Publishing date: 3 July 2015
Collections: OSCE Annual Reports
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Secretariat
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.
Doubt in favour of the defendant, guilty beyond reasonable doubt- Comparative study
Publishing date: 25 September 2017
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This comparative study complements the efforts of the OSCE Mission to Skopje to support the transition in practicing the new adversarial model of criminal procedure in the country, largely based upon similar legislative transitions in countries across Europe. It is comprised of inputs from seven different researches on the implementation of the in dubio pro reo principle and the standard beyond reasonable doubt in various judicial systems both historically and in present day.
2016-2017 Report of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
Publishing date: 6 December 2017
Collections: Annual Reports of the OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating THB
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This is the 10th Report produced by the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (SR/CTHB) according to the requirements of OSCE Ministerial Council Decision No. 13/05 on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings. This report provides a summary of the wide range of activities carried out by the Office from 1 January, 2016 to 1 November, 2017, with additional sections that focus on the work of the OSCE’s executive structures and field operations.
Climate Change and Security in Central Asia
Publishing date: 9 November 2017
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Regional Assessment- The Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
OSCE/ODIHR Annual Report 2016
Publishing date: 31 March 2017
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
The OSCE/ODIHR Annual Report provides a summary of key activities carried our by ODIHR in 2016, the year that marked the Office's 25th anniversary.
Guidelines for Reviewing a Legal Framework for Elections, Second Edition
Publishing date: 1 October 2013
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
These guidelines detail the components of a legal framework governing elections and the relevant standards for democratic elections. They are intended to contribute to uniformity, reliability, consistency and accuracy in the review and preparation of electoral legislation. Therefore these guidelines can provide guidance to both reviewers of electoral legislation and to national authorities when they draft or amend election-related documents.
National Action Plan for the Implementation of UNSC Resolution 1325- Women, Peace and Security in the Republic of Serbia (2017-2020)
Publishing date: 14 September 2017
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Conflict prevention and resolution, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
National Action Plan for the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 – Women, Peace and Security in the Republic of Serbia (2017–2020).The overall goal of the National Action Plan (2017- 2020) is to improve the security of women in society through an integral implementation of UNSC Resolution 1325 in the Republic of Serbia in the areas of prevention, participation, protection and recovery, with greater involvement of women in maintaining peace and security at the local community level.