Publications

The ODIHR Panel of Experts on Freedom of Peaceful Assembly was established in 2006. The Panel consists of up to twelve independent experts from OSCE participating States selected on the basis of their expertise, experience, integrity and objectivity. The Panel is an advisory and consultative body to ODIHR. It seeks to enhance the promotion and protection of the freedom of peaceful assembly in the OSCE region.

Factsheet on the ODIHR Core Group of Experts on Political Parties, which was established in 2011 as part of ODIHR’s continuous efforts to assist OSCE participating States in developing and maintaining political party regulations that are in line with OSCE commitments and relevant international and regional standards.

A factsheet about ODIHR’s work in assisting OSCE participating States with the integration of migrants, managing labour migration and eliminating obstacles to the freedom of movement.

Factsheet on the Kyiv Recommendations, a document published by ODIHR consisting of policy suggestions in three areas that are of particular relevance for judicial independence: (1) judicial administration with a focus on judicial councils, judicial self-governing bodies, and the role of court chairs; (2) judicial selection criteria and procedures; and (3) accountability of judges and judicial independence in adjudication.

A factsheet about ODIHR’s work in supporting legal reform in participating States by reviewing, upon request, individual pieces of draft and existing legislation to ensure clarity and coherence, as well as compliance with OSCE commitments and international human rights standards.

As the OSCE’s main institution for the human dimension, ODIHR aims to assist the OSCE Mediterranean Partners by sharing its own experience and that of OSCE participating States with relevant partners in those countries, including governmental structures and civil society.

A factsheet explaining the work of the OSCE/ODIHR in assisting OSCE participating States to advance a system of government where institutions function according to democratic processes and norms through support to parliaments and civil society, and assistance developing multi-party political landscapes.

A factsheet explaining the work of the OSCE/ODIHR in assisting OSCE participating States in living up to their rule of law commitments.

A factsheet explaining the work of the OSCE/ODIHR in assisting OSCE participating States in advancing equality between men and women in all spheres of life and at all levels.

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.