Publications

This report evaluates 20 years of functioning of property rights mass-claim mechanisms in Kosovo. The resolution of conflict-related property claims undoubtedly constitutes a key step towards protecting the rights of the affected communities in Kosovo. It also fosters return and encourages the overall reconciliation process and inter-community relations within the society. Therefore, the effective functioning of such mechanisms has a significant potential impact on the lives of thousands of displaced persons and refugees.

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.

The Justice Monitor is a publication of the observations of OSCE monitors in the first instance courts in Kosovo. The Justice Monitor aims to provide policymakers and justice sector actors with indicators not otherwise available. This helps to identify compliance gaps in the administration of justice and the tracking of progress achieved in closing those gaps.

The infosheet includes information about the Municipal Community Safety Councils MCSCs

The Property Rights Monitor is a bi-annual publication of the observations of OSCE field monitoring Kosovo wide and aims to provide an overview of the situation in the field of property and housing rights of non-majority community members and displaced persons.

This brochure outlines the key moments in the two decades of the Mission’s work in Kosovo.

The report provides an overview of the current status of voluntary returns in Kosovo, including internally displaced persons and persons displaced in the region. It covers the period from January 2015 to December 2018 and provides updates to the OSCE 2014 report on voluntary returns.

The OSCE Survey on Well-being and Safety of Women in Kosovo provides detailed data on the patterns of violence against women, attitudes towards gender roles and the impact of violence in the lives of the women affected.

The infosheet includes information about the Municipal Offices for Communities and Return (MOCRs) in 2018.

This document explains the mandate of the Deputy Mayor for Communities (DMC’s) and outlines statistics relating to DMC’s in 2018.