Publications

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.

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 This photo book includes previously unpublished archive pictures and will guide you through the HCNM’s impressive legacy and diverse activities.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.

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.

This publication is the newest addition to the OSCE’s collection of toolkits and guidance on integrating a gender perspective into efforts to build peace and security. It illustrates how a gender-sensitive approach to operational practices can benefit conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation and provides concrete suggestions on enhancing women’s participation in peace operations.

This factsheet describes efforts by the OSCE project Co-ordinator to promote and enhance the culture of dialogue within Ukraine, based on the expressed needs of its Ukrainian partners, as well as outlines Co-ordinator's approaches to facilitating dialogue processes.

The manual is designed for specialists working in the structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and, particularly, in the National Police. The manual provides information and general concepts on existing international and national legislation, highlights gender issues in Ukraine,

The manual on gender aspects of conflicts is developed for specialists working in the social sphere. It provides information and general concepts on the existing international and national legislation, covers gender issues in Ukraine, and serves as a guide for providing assistance to victims of gender-based violence, including conflict-related. Special attention is paid to preventing and combating gender discrimination, development of non-discriminatory behaviour and combating gender-based violence. Available in Ukrainian only.

Drawing on the OSCE’s long-standing experience in South-Eastern Europe, this reference guide provides insight into OSCE activities that foster sustainable peace and democracy. Over 30 practical examples illustrate the work of OSCE field operations across seven thematic areas, outlining the good practices and lessons to be learned for future peacebuilding endeavours. Highlighting how the OSCE’s comprehensive approach to security can be practically applied in the field, this guide is intended for OSCE officials, policy makers, practitioners, and civil society.

Information about the mandate and the activities of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities.