Publications

Anti-Roma racism and discrimination against Roma and Sinti communities continues to persist in various forms across the OSCE area. We often witness human rights violations and racist and discriminatory practices that impede the participation of Roma and Sinti in all walks of life.

Parliamentary oversight is one of the core tasks of parliaments and, alongside their legislative and representative roles, is a fundamental element of any effective system of democratic governance.

The report gives an overview of institutional matters and the activities undertaken throughout the year, with a glimpse on financial and administrative matters.

This factsheet explains the purpose of the Limited Election Observation Mission to Poland's 2025 Presidential Election.

This unique OSCE project equips energy stakeholders with the know-how, capacities, and data to to prevent and address climate risks to critical energy infrastructure, prepare for future climate realities, and advance a resilient and long-lasting energy transition.

Supporting and strengthening democratic institutions and processes is the objective of ODIHR’s project Stronger Democratic Institutions in Eastern Partnership Countries: an ODIHR project supported and funded by the EU. The project aims to increase public trust in democratic institutions and foster more inclusive, accountable and transparent governance, with respect for human rights and the rule of law. Stronger democratic institutions contribute to more effective responses to current crises while building resilience to future challenges.

This publication seeks to shed light on the role of OSCE participating States in combating orphanage trafficking—a pressing yet overlooked form of child trafficking. It highlights the pathways through which children are trafficked into institutions, analyses both the demand and supply side that fuels orphanage trafficking, examines the policies that perpetuate the institutionalization of children, and showcases best practices for reducing the exploitation and abuse fuelled by the orphanage industry.