Publications

To identify the status of women-led peacebuilding networks in the region, GNWP conducted sub-regional mappings and consulted a diverse group of women peacebuilders from Central Asia, Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus. According to these women, peacebuilding networks are crucial spaces for local peacebuilders to gain information, skills and resources as well as conduct advocacy; however, few such networks meet the needs of peacebuilders. The reasons for the inefficiency of these WPS networks vary, including inconsistent and insufficient funding, competition for resources among civil society organizations, political and security challenges, fragmented efforts by network members and barriers to intergenerational and inclusive participation. “Navigating Networks” was created in recognition of the importance of women’s peacebuilding networks in the path to inclusive and sustainable peace and the call from women peacebuilders in CAEESC to rectify persisting ineffectiveness of these networks. This publication was created with the support from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s (OSCE) WIN – Women & Men Innovating & Networking for Gender Equality project.

This manual is intended primarily for practitioners involved in trial monitoring. It will, however, be of interest to anyone seeking information on trial monitoring and should also be useful to anyone involved in reforming the justice system.

This guide, developed jointly by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and Omega Research Foundation, seeks to share some of the technical knowledge monitors need to accurately and independently document the presence and manner of the use of law enforcement equipment during public assemblies.

To understand the common issues and opportunities associated with media self-regulation in Montenegro, the OSCE Mission commissioned the public opinion survey. Through 22 semi-structured qualitative interviews with journalists, editors, media owners, and regulators, this report seeks to uncover the practical realities of media self-regulation in Montenegro. Alongside the qualitative research, a quantitative survey was conducted among adult citizens of Montenegro to assess the knowledge and perceptions about media self-regulation in Montenegro.

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.

Trafficking in persons is a global challenge that transcends borders, and the advent of AI technologies has the potential to amplify both its reach and complexity. It is precisely this global nature of both trafficking and AI that necessitates coordinated, regional, and international responses. The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the Regional Support Office of the Bali Process (RSO) have jointly developed this brief on the emerging nexus of artificial intelligence (AI), trafficking in persons, and transnational crime with a clear objective: to equip policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and the technology sector with the insights needed to anticipate and pre-emptively address the potential implications of AI on trafficking in persons.

These rules are to enable meaningful, well-argued and entertaining debate that contributes to the discussion on the topic raised by articles, while respecting the dignity of all participants. These rules are set forth with the aim to protect users and media outlets from breaching legal and ethical norms.

In the digital age, technology serves as both a powerful tool for empowerment and a potential instrument for criminal activities, particularly in human trafficking. Traffickers exploit technological advancements for purposes such as online recruitment, victim control, and transferring illicit proceeds. However, these same technologies present opportunities for law enforcement and civil society to combat trafficking and protect victims. This report summarizes a set of policy recommendations discussed and made by anti-trafficking stakeholders from OSCE participating States during a series of sub-regional workshops organized in 2023 by the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings.These policy recommendations aim at leveraging technology effectively to counter trafficking.

This is a quick reference book containing practical information about the problem of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in criminal justice facilities. It proposes various safeguards to prevent and respond to such violence.

This factsheet explains the purpose of the Limited Election Observation Mission to the United States General Elections.