Publications

Supporting and strengthening democratic institutions and processes is the objective of ODIHR’s project Stronger Democratic Institutions in Eastern Partnership Countries: an ODIHR project supported and funded by the EU. The project aims to increase public trust in democratic institutions and foster more inclusive, accountable and transparent governance, with respect for human rights and the rule of law. Stronger democratic institutions contribute to more effective responses to current crises while building resilience to future challenges.

Parliamentary oversight is one of the core tasks of parliaments and, alongside their legislative and representative roles, is a fundamental element of any effective system of democratic governance.

This report highlights the impact of activities carried out by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in 2022.

As part of its ongoing support to Ukraine, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has conducted a survey of close to 1,000 Ukrainian refugee women to ensure their experiences and vulnerabilities are reflected in policies to address human trafficking in the OSCE region. 

ODIHR’s publications, factsheets, and practical guides are vital tools to assist all those working to strengthen democracy and human rights across the OSCE. The Office's 2022 publications covered a wide range of topics, including human trafficking, parliamentary integrity, the right to peaceful assembly, election observation, promoting the political participation of people with disabilities, combating hate crime, Roma inclusion, and many more. Others were translated for the first time into other languages of the OSCE region.

The advancement of gender equality aims to ensure equal rights and opportunities for women and men, as well as the just distribution of power and resources. Gender equality should enable both women and men to shape politics, and it is increasingly accepted that politics and decision-making processes should embrace the participation and contribution of the people they affect. To secure truly transformative change towards gender equality, there is now an urgent need to engage male politicians meaningfully in gender equality work, forging more just and equitable political institutions that work for all.

This report highlights the impact of activities carried out by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in 2021, the year that marked the Office’s 30th anniversary.

This factsheet explains the purpose of the Limited Election Observation Mission to Poland's 2023 Parliamentary Elections.

This report highlights the impact of activities carried out by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in 2020.

In 2020, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights has promoted publications focused on key topics such as COVID-19, hate crime, gender equality and human rights in detention.