Publications
Training сatalogue
Publishing date: 18 November 2024
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: Transnational Threats Department, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Arms control, Combating trafficking in human beings, Border management, Countering terrorism
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE introduces a five-topic modular training structure, to address topics of: identity management and travel security; behavioral analysis and interviewing techniques; crisis management, identifying and addressing trafficking in Small Arms, Light Weapons (SALW), and Conventional Ammunition (CA), and Combating Trafficking in Human Beings (CTHB), allowing tailored training by selecting modules aligned with a country’s specific needs. Rather than a one-size-fts-all approach, modules can be selected based on the country’s risk profile, existing capabilities, and areas requiring improvement. This approach optimizes resource allocation, prevents redundant efforts, and ensures that officers receive training that directly enhances their capabilities in addressing specific challenges. The Modular Training strategy also facilitates officers becoming trainers, fostering sustainable expertise within national services, as modules, or their elements, can be integrated into existing education curricula for local ownership and long-term impact.
Factsheet: OSCE Presence in Albania
Publishing date: 28 May 2024
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Economic activities, Border management, Cyber/ICT Security, Environmental activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Elections, Good governance, Countering terrorism, Gender equality, Media freedom and development, Migration, Policing, Youth, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The mandate of the OSCE Presence in Albania is to promote democratization, the rule of law, and human rights as well as to consolidate democratic institutions in line with OSCE principles, standards and commitments.
Enhanced Understanding on Freedom of Movement in all Phases of the Conflict Cycle
Publishing date: 7 November 2023
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Border management, Migration
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Since the Helsinki Final Act of 1975, the OSCE region has experienced a number of conflicts that have not only destabilized the region but have also had a very negative impact on human rights and fundamental freedoms, triggering grave humanitarian consequences and human suffering. Unfortunately, the tensions, crises and conflict situations continue to this day. In 2023, according to UNHCR, displacement has reached approximately 27 million, including internal displacement within the OSCE region. This number includes those displaced from Ukraine since February 2022. At times of conflict, protection under International and Regional Human Rights Law and International Refugee Law is complemented by the protection offered under International Humanitarian Law, all mirrored in OSCE Commitments.
Border Security and Management
Publishing date: 14 September 2023
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Border management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Mission supports Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) in ensuring open and secure borders. This includes attaining an integrated border security and management system that effectively prevents all forms of cross-border crime and threats while still enabling the unhindered movement of persons, goods, services and commerce. Such assistance is framed by the OSCE Border Security and Management Concept which entails a whole-of-government approach and promotes co-operation among all relevant agencies as well as international co-operation.
Co-operation in the Shar/ Šara Mountains and Korab Massif area
Publishing date: 21 March 2023
Content type: Study / report
What we do: Climate change, Border management, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Scoping study on addressing shared climate-related security challenges and strengthening resilience
International Experience and Good Practices in API/PNR
Publishing date: 24 January 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) collected by the commercial air carriers is used by the registered countries to identify passengers who may pose a risk to the safety and security of their country, before they reach a port of entry. The API/PNR transmitted by
Overview of OSCE Counter-Terrorism Related Commitments
Publishing date: 11 November 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management, Human rights, Countering terrorism, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Overview prepared by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department/Action against Terrorism Unit in co-ordination with other relevant OSCE executive structures (Updated: October 2021).
Self-Assessment Tool for Nations to Increase Preparedness for Cross-Border Implications of Crises
Publishing date: 8 June 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: Transnational Threats Department, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The document provides tools to ensure preparedness for cross-border implications of crises, which is vital to facilitate a speedy and effective response to humanitarian emergencies.
Glossary of law enforcement phrases
Publishing date: 27 November 2020
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Border management, Policing
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
An Albanian and English glossary prepared by Security Academy and published by the OSCE Presence in Albania in support of law enforcement activities.
Gender made Easy: A Guide for Border Security and Management Officials
Publishing date: 18 May 2020
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe