Publications
'Discrimination in Bosnia and Herzegovina- Public Perceptions, Attitudes, and Experiences'
Publishing date: 20 March 2020
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report presents the findings of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (the Mission) survey measuring the perceptions, attitudes, and personal experience of a representative sample of 1001 adult residents (523 men and 478 women) of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) regarding discrimination in BiH conducted from 12 August to 13 September 2019.
Assessment of the Work of Bosnia and Herzegovina Institutions in Combating Discrimination
Publishing date: 19 March 2019
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Law on Prohibition of Discrimination (LPD) was adopted by the Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) Parliamentary Assembly in 2009. It was subsequently amended in 2016, with the goal of strengthening BiH mechanisms designed to fight discrimination, particularly against persons of vulnerable social categories.
Roma On The Margins- A History of Persecution, Discrimination and Exclusion
Publishing date: 1 December 2018
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A Brief History of Roma Discrimination in Europe, photobook
Analysis of Judicial Response to Discrimination Challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 22 October 2018
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
“Analysis of Judicial Response to Discrimination Challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina” is the first document which offers a qualitative analysis of judgements in anti-discrimination lawsuits in Bosnia and Herzegovina and shows trends in judicial implementation of the Law on Prohibition of Discrimination. The document quotes a large number of key sections of reasons provided for the adoption of the judgements, and it may serve not only as training material for judges and lawyers, but also as guidance to judicial professionals and relevant non-governmental organisations in their work in the field of the fight against discrimination.
Hate Crime Data Collection and Monitoring: A Practical Guide
Publishing date: 29 September 2014
Collections: Guides Related to Hate Crime
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Hate Crime Data Collection and Monitoring: A Practical Guide was written in co-operation with national experts, partner international organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations with responsibility for monitoring hate crimes at the national and international levels. It sets out 'Ten Practical Steps' that need to be taken to improve recording systems, to understand the extent of under-reporting and to encourage victims to report hate crimes. It aims to contribute to efforts to fill data gaps and gain a better understanding of the prevalence and impact of hate crime across the OSCE region.
Tackling Hate Crimes: Analysis of bias-motivated incidents in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 1 December 2012
Collections: Hate crimes related documents and publications
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication is an analysis of bias-motivated incidents in Bosnia and Herzegovina with recommendations. Hate crimes target the basic fabric of society. Given their destructive potential, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina has partnered with Bosnia and Herzegovina officials since 2008 to address these crimes. This report presents the Mission's findings based on its past five years of monitoring hate crimes and hate-related incidents, while concurrently assessing the gaps between international standards and domestic practice in relation to responding to these incidents.
Combating Hate Crimes
Publishing date: 1 January 2012
Collections: Hate crimes related documents and publications
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe