Publications
OSCE’s work on small arms and conventional ammunition
Publishing date: 27 November 2017
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Arms control
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Small arms and light weapons and stockpiles of conventional ammunition can pose a serious threat to societies. The OSCE works with the organization’s 57 participating States to mitigate these risks.
International Mine Action Standards: the Establishment of a Mine Action Programme
Publishing date: 3 April 2015
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Arms control
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This document is a Ukrainian adaptation for one of the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), it provides guidance for establishing a national mine action programme. Adaptation was done by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine to provide assistance to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in enhancing its capabilities for humanitarian demining. Publication of this document became possible thanks to co-operation with the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining and financial assistance from Government of Norway.
International Mine Action Standards: Risk Education
Publishing date: 3 April 2015
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Arms control
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This document is a Ukrainian adaptation for one of the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), it provides recommendations and guidance for effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of risk education programs. Adaptation was done by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine to provide assistance to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in enhancing its capabilities for humanitarian demining. Publication of this document became possible thanks to co-operation with the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining and financial assistance from Government of Norway.
Commemorative Study: 20 Years of OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security
Publishing date: 3 November 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Arms control, Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This commemorative study is about history, development, achievements and outreach of the Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security – the OSCE’s key document for the democratic control of the armed and security forces. The purpose of the study is to raise awareness of the Code and improve its implementation and outreach. It is intended for the general public including the media, NGOs, and in particular parliamentarians, practitioners, experts and academics dealing with the Code in all its aspects.
Analysis of the Reporting on Human Rights of Armed Forces Personnel under the 2014 Information Exchange on the Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security
Publishing date: 29 October 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Arms control, Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report is structured in four main parts. The first part outlines the methodology and approach taken for this study. The second part details the analysis and main findings in the obligatory reports of participating States, while part three comments briefly on findings in the voluntary reports on Women, Peace and Security. Part four covers the recommendations on the current reporting, as well as recommendations on the Questionnaire and the Reference Guide should there be a decision to revise these documents in the future.
Explosive ordnance and remnants of war destruction (Project EXPLODE)
Publishing date: 17 July 2013
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Arms control
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Factsheet on development and implementation of military logistical operations within the frames of Project EXPLODE.
Armenia and Democratic Countrol of the Armed Forces: Analysis and Perspectives
Publishing date: 11 November 2011
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication is a collection of articles on the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security, introducing its history, and Armenia's and international experience in the implementation of the Code, and its practical recommendations. The volume was prepared by a group of experts from Drastamat Kanayan Institute for National Strategic Studies under the Armenian Ministry of Defence and a number of other bodies with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan.
OSCE Magazine, 4/2010
Publishing date: 23 November 2010
Collections: OSCE Magazines
Content type: Periodical / journal / magazine
Where we are: Summits / Ministerial Councils, OSCE Main Website
What we do: Arms control, Combating trafficking in human beings, Border management, Countering terrorism
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In this issue: Message from the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev; OSCE Summits in changing times; Vienna Document; Transnational threats; OSCE engagement with Afghanistan; Anniversaries.
Liquid Rocket Fuel in the OSCE Area: Overview of Disposal Aspects
Publishing date: 23 October 2008
Content type: Book
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Arms control
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication describes the humanitarian and environmental risks posed by melange and samin, notes the appropriate storage and handling aspects and highlights various elimination methodologies. This Overview consolidates the most suitable practices of liquid rocket fuel components' elimination experienced in the last 15 years to provide the OSCE participating States with information and analyses for developing policies and for designing general guidelines and procedures for the elimination of their unusable or surplus liquid rocket fuel components- mainly melange and samin- and to encourage concerned participating States to apply for OSCE international financial and/or technical support for the elimination of their rocket fuel components.
OSCE Handbook of Best Practices on Conventional Ammunition
Publishing date: 15 September 2008
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Arms control, Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe