Publications
The Tallinn Guidelines on National Minorities and the Media in the Digital Age
Publishing date: 1 February 2019
Collections: Thematic Recommendations and Guidelines
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Media freedom and development, National minority issues
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Diverse societies require space for inclusive and pluralistic interaction and debate. Media and information technologies can offer such spaces to allow different groups to interact with each other, explore their identities, and voice diverse perspectives without fear. This fosters dialogue and mutual understanding, strengthens societal integration and resilience, and reduces tensions. The OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities offers guidance on how to create, nurture, and develop the role of the media and information technologies for conflict prevention.
25 Years Anniversary of the HCNM photo booklet
Publishing date: 22 November 2018
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This year, the HCNM turns 25. What have we accomplished during the last quarter of a century? And what are our priorities and goals today? This photo book includes previously unpublished archive pictures and will guide you through the HCNM’s impressive legacy and diverse activities. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that people and communities live together in harmony, mutual respect and peace.
HCNM at 25: Personal Reflections of the High Commissioners
Publishing date: 13 November 2018
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication, prepared by the Centre for OSCE Research (CORE) and the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, was released in November 2018 to mark the 25th anniversary of the HCNM. It contains personal reflections of the five consecutive High Commissioners about the work and the role of the HCNM.
Factsheet on the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publishing date: 22 May 2018
Collections: Publications
Content type: Factsheet
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Information about the mandate and the activities of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities.
Max van der Stoel Award
Publishing date: 13 March 2018
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Max van der Stoel Award recognizes extraordinary and outstanding achievements in improving the position of national minorities in the OSCE participating States.
The Graz Recommendations on Access to Justice and National Minorities
Publishing date: 14 November 2017
Collections: Thematic Recommendations and Guidelines
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A set of OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Recommendations on access to justice and national minorities
Handbook on Statelessness in the OSCE Area: International Standards and Good Practices
Publishing date: 28 February 2017
Collections: Publications
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Migration
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The handbook highlights the complex implications of statelessness for individuals, states and societies, with good practices and recommendations aiming to increase engagement and progress in addressing this phenomenon by OSCE participating States. The book was jointly developed by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities (HCNM) and UNHCR.
The Max van der Stoel Award 2016 Programme
Publishing date: 24 October 2016
Collections: Max van der Stoel Award commemorative booklets
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Proceedings of the Max van der Stoel Award ceremony of 2016.
The Max van der Stoel Award 2014 Programme and 2011 Commemoration
Publishing date: 2 October 2014
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Proceedings and winners of the Max van der Stoel Award ceremonies of 2011 and 2014. The Max van der Stoel Award Commemorative Award 2014 Programme and 2011 Commemoration provides an overview of the award ceremony. It features the winners of the award in 2011, the Nansen Dialogue Centre Skopje, and in 2014, Spravedlivost (a human rights NGO from southern Kyrgyzstan) and their activities to improve the position of national minorities in their respective OSCE participating States.
The integration of formerly deported people in Crimea, Ukraine: Needs assessment
Publishing date: 16 August 2013
Collections: Publications
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A needs assessment into the situation of formerly deported people in Crimea, Ukraine, identifying the main obstacles to integration and providing recommendations to overcome these challenges.