Publications
Developing a positive climate for business and investment: A Best Practice Guide
Publishing date: 13 May 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Guide describes key concepts and offers an overview of best practices and policies that can have a positive impact on the overall business climate in order to support rising economic prosperity. A positive business and investment climate creates conditions that encourage business start‑ups, employment opportunities and overall economic growth.
OSCE Annual Report 2005
Publishing date: 25 April 2006
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 Annual Report on OSCE activities provides an overview of the Organization's activities in its field operations and institutions as well as its co-operation with other international organizations
The Proceedings of the International Conference “Raising Awareness on Gender Inequalities and Corruption”
Publishing date: 8 March 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Good governance, Gender equality, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Proceedings of the International Conference “Raising Awareness on Gender Inequalities and Corruption,” held on 10 December 2021 in Tirana, Albania. The International Conference was organized by OSCE Presence in Albania, Governance in Economic and Environmental Issues Department.
The Gendered Impact of Corruption in the Albanian Health Care and Tertiary Education Sectors
Publishing date: 8 March 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Good governance, Gender equality, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Preliminary Research “The gendered impact of corruption in the Albanian health care and tertiary education sectors” is commissioned by the OSCE Presence in Albania under the project framework “Consolidated Action against Corruption in Albania” (2020).This preliminary investigation focuses on the gendered impact of corruption in the health care and tertiary education sectors in Albania by approaching the issue through an intersectional perspective recognizing that women are not a unitary category.
Toolkit on monitoring hate speech and gender-based discrimination in Albania
Publishing date: 9 February 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
National Referral Mechanisms- Joining Efforts to Protect the Rights of Trafficked Persons: A Practical Handbook – Second Edition
Publishing date: 24 January 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
National referral mechanisms (NRMs) are the institutional mechanisms that help states identify human trafficking victims and ensure their protection. This handbook provides a guidance model which all OSCE participating States can adapt and apply within their own national systems to ensure that their NRMs meet the highest standards in both design and implementation.
Policy Brief: Specialist Support for Hate Crime Victims
Publishing date: 28 February 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Hate crime victims require access to specialist support services. These services should be victim-centred, needs-based and diversity-sensitive. They should include practical help, emotional and psychosocial support, advice relating to legal and financial issues and community engagement. Such specialist support services for hate crime victims should be free of charge, confidential and form an integral part of a comprehensive hate crime response.
Model Guidance on Sensitive and Respectful Treatment of Hate Crime Victims in the Criminal Justice System
Publishing date: 4 October 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This document provides key guidance to law enforcement and criminal justice professionals to aid them in positively and effectively ensuring the sensitive and respectful treatment of hate crime victims within the criminal justice system. The publication provides recommendations to enhance the
Ethnobarometer Moldova 2020
Publishing date: 24 November 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Ethnobarometer is a quantitative survey that measures, monitors and analyzes the perceptions, attitudes and beliefs of the major ethnic groups in Moldova.
Diagnostic Tool for Assessing National Hate Crime Victim Support Systems
Publishing date: 2 December 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Diagnostic Tool is a practical tool for assessing shortcomings and strengths in national hate crime victim support structures and services. The primary purpose of the Tool is to enable hate crime victim support practitioners, officials, activists and policymakers to identify areas in their national systems that require improvement to enhance protection and support for victims of hate crime.