Publications
Children First: The Role of Centres for Social Work in Judicial Proceedings
Publishing date: 12 June 2020
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report investigates the protection of the rights of children involved in the Kosovo justice system. Observations from trial monitoring and interviews with judicial and non-judicial staff are analysed in light of domestic and international law and standards. Conclusions and recommendations are provided to various institutions for the promotion and advancement of children’s rights and their best interests.
EStAR Factsheet
Publishing date: 5 June 2020
Content type: Factsheet
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
EStAR: Enhancing hate crime victim support ODIHR’s EStAR project will give state and non-state actors the tools to protect, defend and support hate crime victims
Use of Gender Sensitive Language in Public Administration
Publishing date: 11 June 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Good governance, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Within the process of the OSCE Mission's support to implementation and institutionalization of gender equality policies at all levels of governance in Serbia, the OSCE Mission engaged prominent national experts in the field of linguistics and gender to prepare the “Guide on Use of Gender Sensitive Language in Public Administration” in 2019. The use of gender sensitive and non-discriminatory language in public administration powerfully reflects and influences attitudes, behaviors and perceptions of different social groups. This Guide is prepared as a “reader friendly” tool, offering all relevant recommendations and guidance to better use of gender fair and inclusive language. As such, the Guide should not constrain employees in public administration, including local self-governments, and impose on them a mandatory set of rules. Rather, it should encourage them to give due consideration to the issue of gender sensitivity and non-discrimination in their daily written and spoken communications. The publication is available in Serbian language only.
Studies in the field of criminology
Publishing date: 26 May 2020
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Human rights, Education, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A collection of research papers by a group of experts, published with the support of the OSCE Presence in Albania.
Gender made Easy: A Guide for Border Security and Management Officials
Publishing date: 18 May 2020
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This brochure explains the concept of gender mainstreaming in the security sector in an easily comprehensible way.
Child-friendly justice standards and their implementation in Ukraine (non-criminal aspects)
Publishing date: 1 June 2020
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Human rights, Youth, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication summarises results of the research, conducted in 2019, on compliance of courts and guardianship authorities with the child-friendly justice standards in Ukraine. The monitoring was performed as part of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine project “Supporting Civil Society Trial
ODIHR guidance: Monitoring Places of Detention through the COVID-19 pandemic
Publishing date: 2 June 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This guidance is part of ODIHR’s ongoing efforts to respond to human rights challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the OSCE. It is a joint publication with APT, which provides strategic support to National Preventive Mechanisms and other detention monitoring bodies around the world.
A Booklet about: Watching Elections and Helping People with Disabilities take part in Elections
Publishing date: 20 May 2020
Collections: Election handbooks
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The 1 billion people with disabilities around the world have diverse needs and views. People with disabilities must have the chance to take part in elections to have their needs and views represented. But they still face barriers during elections – from problems with physical accessibility to a lack of supported decision-making. They are under-represented as voters, candidates and politicians, as well as election administrators and observers. ODIHR observes elections to see if full participation is taking place in elections throughout the OSCE. Information gathered by observers can help people with disabilities to be better included in future elections. This new booklet provides easy-to-understand information about the rights of people with disabilities to take part in politics and elections and how they can be observed.
Methodology manual for trainers of the training “Dialogue Instruments for Effective Decision Making in Communities”
Publishing date: 20 May 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This manual is designed to assist dialogue practitioners in training representatives of local government, self-government bodies and civil society on how to plan, organize and conduct discussions, meetings, consultations to resolve problems and conflict situations of local importance. The manual includes theoretical background, practical exercises and cases dealing with dialogue approaches and tools of developing and implementing collaborative decisions in communities in the most effective and engaging way.
Methodology manual for trainers of the training “How to Effectively Plan and Conduct Dialogue”
Publishing date: 20 May 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The methodology manual is designed to assist dialogue practitioners in training people from different backgrounds on skills and techniques for managing conflict situations, establishing mutual understanding, planning and conducting dialogue. The training itself complements the online course of that name developed by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine.