Publications
Gender and corruption in the access to natural resources: Preliminary findings
Publishing date: 27 February 2024
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication aims at uncovering the nexus between gender and corruption in natural resource management by focusing on women’s access to water, land, forestry and extractives. The preliminary findings of this research highlight the vital role natural resources play in the economic empowerment of women as well as the pervasive impact that corruption has on the environment. It finally brings to the attention of policy makers in the OSCE area essential data and recommendations for boosting gender-responsive policies in natural resources and women’s access.
Advancing a Just Energy Transition in Central Asia: Women’s Key Role in the Energy Sector
Publishing date: 23 January 2024
Content type: Study / report
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE study on “Advancing a Just Energy Transition in Central Asia – Women’s key role in the energy sector” analyzes – through a gender lens – the socio-economic benefits of the energy transition for the five OSCE participating States in the region. It provides specific considerations for the strategic development of an appropriately skilled labour force and also contains critical yet unpublished data on the job creation potential of renewable energy in each Central Asian country. The study closes with recommendations intended to help Central Asian governments, companies, academic institutions, civil society, and other relevant stakeholders ensure that the transition to renewable energy harnesses the full potential of women’s participation and leadership and leaves no one behind. The study was developed in partnership with the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET), and with contributions from experts at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Report of Activities: Mentoring Program on Empowering Central Asian Women in Renewable Energy
Publishing date: 1 December 2023
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Environmental activities, Energy security, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This brochure sums up the activities of the joint OSCE-GWNET Mentoring Program on Empowering Central Asian Women in Renewable Energy
Impact of the Afghan crisis on the environment, water and energy in Central Asian regions bordering Afghanistan
Publishing date: 23 June 2023
Content type: Study / report
What we do: Environmental activities, Education, Energy security, Gender equality, Water management, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
WHAT DOES IT TAKE – achieving equality for minority women
Publishing date: 28 March 2023
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities and the OSCE Secretariat Gender Issues Programme WIN Project commissioned research into the intersections of gender equality and national minorities. The factsheet highlights key findings and provides recommendations to OSCE participating States to promote equal opportunities for minority women.
Toolkit: Preventing and responding to gender-based violence during the war and in post-war settings
Publishing date: 10 November 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
WAVE (Women Against Violence Europe) launched this project in collaboration with OSCE to improve the support to survivors of violence and civil society organizations (CSOs) in conflict and post-conflict areas. Based on the expertise of women’s organizations, this toolkit not only presents the harm and challenges posed by conflicts but also documents promising first-hand practices with concrete examples from four WAVE members, including their initiatives and recommendations as women’s organizations who experience and have experienced war.
Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Eastern Europe and Mongolia. Mapping of Women’s Resource Centres and other Integrated Service Providers for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence
Publishing date: 3 November 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Gender Issues Programme of the OSCE Office of the Secretary General conducted a comprehensive mapping of Women’s resource centres and other integrated service providers for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Central Asia, the South Caucasus, Eastern Europe and Mongolia as part of the WIN Project. The mapping aimed to collect extensive information on existing services and mechanisms for direct assistance to and protection of survivors of GBV, to assess the main gaps and the need for capacity-building and knowledge-sharing in counteracting GBV, and to identify promising approaches and good practices across the OSCE region.
Regional Factsheets on Women in Water Management in Central Asia- Water and Climate Change
Publishing date: 5 September 2022
Content type: Factsheet
What we do: Environmental activities, Gender equality, Water management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
OSCE Policy Brief – Linkages between Violent Misogyny and Violent Extremism
Publishing date: 6 September 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This policy brief is based on policy-focused research and interviews concerning the links between violent misogyny and violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism (VERLT). The research was commissioned by the OSCE Office of the Secretary General Gender Issues Programme together with the OSCE Transnational Threats Department’s Action against Terrorism Unit as part of the WIN for Women and Men – Strengthening Comprehensive Security through Innovating and Networking for Gender Equality project. The research was conducted by the consultant Dr. Melissa Johnston with Dr. Sara Meger.
Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the OSCE 2004 Action Plan on the Promotion of Gender Equality – 2021
Publishing date: 21 July 2022
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the 2004 OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality highlights the main achievements of the Organization regarding gender parity, capacity of staff, organizational culture and overall gender mainstreaming improvements within the