Publications
ODIHR in Ukraine
Publishing date: 15 January 2025
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Good governance, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A factsheet on ODIHR's activities in Ukraine
Protecting Women, Strengthening Laws and Institutional Response: The Role of the Parliament of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Combating Domestic and Gender-Based Violence
Publishing date: 13 December 2024
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In 2024 the OSCE Mission in BiH supported four committees of both houses of the Parliament of Federation of BiH4 in holding three thematic sessions on domestic violence. This collaboration was the result of a need for an increased and strategic approach towards the gender-based violence issue that needed an urgent respond and long-standing co-operation between the Mission and the key stakeholders and decision-makers.
Participation of Community Women in Political and Public Life in North Macedonia
Publishing date: 25 November 2024
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Democratization, Gender equality, National minority issues, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Women have significantly weaker political positions than men in terms of political engagement and influence in both wealthy countries and developing regions. Women from non-majority communities often experience dual discrimination based on both their gender and ethnicity. This disadvantaged position is similarly observed among women from non-majority communities in North Macedonia. This study aims to offer a comprehensive examination of the levels and circumstances surrounding the political participation of women from non-majority communities in North Macedonia, emphasizing the multifaceted inequalities faced by community women in their attempts to join political and public life. The study employs a blend of quantitative and qualitative research methods, encompassing primary data collection through a field survey involving 1002 respondents and six interviews and secondary data analysis. The report is available in English, Macedonian, Albanian, Bosnian, Romani, Serbian, Turkish and Vlach languages.
Consolidating the Democratization Process in the Security Sector in Serbia
Publishing date: 7 November 2024
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Since 2010, the OSCE Mission to Serbia, with the financial support of the Government of Sweden, has been implementing the project Consolidating the Democratization Process in the Security Sector in Serbia. The main goal of the project is to support the strengthening of good governance in the
Advancing gender equality in politics — National assessments and action plans — Tool 1
Publishing date: 12 September 2024
Collections: Gender-responsive Governance Toolkit
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Good governance, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication explains gender equality in political life in terms of access, voice and transformation and provides guidance on how to conduct a national assessment of gender equality in political life and on how to develop a national action plan based on the findings of the assessment.
ODIHR support for parliaments in advancing gender equality
Publishing date: 10 September 2024
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This factsheet describes how ODIHR works in multiple areas to advance gender equality in political and public life.
Transforming political parties from within — Gender audits and action plans — Tool 2
Publishing date: 8 August 2024
Collections: Gender-responsive Governance Toolkit
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Good governance, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication, intended for gender equality and party development experts from political parties across the OSCE region and beyond, complements ODIHR's online gender audit tool and provides practical guidance on how to conduct gender audits and implement gender action plans.
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.
Trafficking of human beings- a handbook for police officers
Publishing date: 15 April 2024
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Human rights, Good governance, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
[Albanian only] Published by the OSCE Presence in Albania as part of the “Transforming the National Response to Human Trafficking in and from Albania” programme, implemented by several international and local organizations led by UNICEF Albania, and supported by the United Kingdom.
Security from women’s perspective
Publishing date: 11 March 2024
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The brochure is aimed at contributing to raising awareness of the work of the Local Safety Councils and related institutions or bodies municipalities/cities in the Jablanica District and contributing to integration of women’s perspective in addressing local safety challenges. This brochure will