Publications

This report is based on the outcomes of an International Election Standards Programme, which the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) launched in 1998, with the purpose of outlining best practices in resolving election disputes.

Dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the OSCE Asian Partnership, a new publication provides an in-depth overview of the co-operation between the OSCE and its Asian Partners. It includes all relevant historical documents, details of current and past projects, as well as activities implemented in the context of the OSCE Asian Partnership. The publication is intended to serve as a reference document for policy-makers, officials and practitioners dealing with security co-operation between the OSCE region and the Asian Partners (Afghanistan, Australia, Japan, Republic of Korea and Thailand).

This Guide advances the fulfilment of the OSCE commitments to assist hate crime victims. Developed in consultation with civil society and government experts, and based on good practice identified across the region, the Guide responds to a need in many OSCE participating States, where victims of hate crime often do not receive adequate protection and support. It addresses gaps in integrating assistance efforts with criminal justice processes and is designed primarily for hate crime victim support practitioners, criminal justice officials and policymakers responsible for developing and maintaining victim support systems. It provides practical recommendations on adapting procedures, policies and laws, while taking into account the realities and complexities of criminal justice and victim support systems.

The new edition of the Safety of Journalists Guidebook takes into account events undertaken by international organizations, governments and non-governmental organizations to create a safer environment for members of the media since the second edition of the Guidebook was published in 2014. It is available in English and Russian.

This Consolidated Reference aims to inform all personnel of the OSCE, as well as offices, institutions, field missions/presences, and relevant interested organizations, about international and OSCE commitments, projects and programmes related to the prevention and combating of terrorism. The Reference can also be used as an aid in conceptualizing, planning and implementing activities within the general scope of OSCE anti-terrorism goals. (Updated: July 2020)

Volume 15 Issue 2 Year 2020

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.

A study based into the review of tens of cases potential child trafficking victims of both sexes.

This is an easy-to-read version of ODIHR's Guidelines to Promote the Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities. It helps people with intellectual disabilities to access this information. This Guide  gives information to political parties and parliaments to help engage and empower

Part of the  Gender and Security Toolkit, the Tool:- explains why it is important for armed forces and other defence institutions to integrate a gender perspective and promote gender equality;- outlines key legal and policy frameworks that require armed forces to prohibit discrimination, prevent