Publications
Catalogue of the most frequently used Albanian names and surnames
Publishing date: 17 January 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, National minority issues
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Catalogue contains 3.134 Albanian names and 530 Albanian surnames with their proper inscriptions in Albanian and in Serbian languages respectively, and in Cyrillic script. It was developed by the Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government in partnership with the Government of Serbia Coordination Body for the Municipalities of Preševo, Bujanovac and Medveđa, the National Council of the Albanian National Minority and the OSCE Mission to Serbia. The Catalogue will aid administrative staff working in hospitals, maternity wards and birth registries, who are in direct contact with Albanian language native speakers, to accurately inscribe their personal names in both Albanian and Serbian languages, in official documents, thus contributing to a more effective application of the right to a personal name and its inscription in a minority language. Available only in Albanian and Serbian language.
Assessment of Voluntary Returns in Kosovo
Publishing date: 2 December 2019
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, National minority issues
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report provides an overview of the current status of voluntary returns in Kosovo, including internally displaced persons and persons displaced in the region. It covers the period from January 2015 to December 2018 and provides updates to the OSCE 2014 report on voluntary returns.
Recommended lexis for the subject Serbian as a non-mother tongue for the third cycle of education
Publishing date: 24 September 2019
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Education, National minority issues
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The manual represents an auxiliary tool for teachers of Serbian as a non-mother tongue in the achievement of learning outcomes in the third cycle of education. It contains 320 recommended words and grammatical and semantic elements that students of secondary school need to acquire, in line with the learning outcomes and thematic units that are part of the new curriculum for Serbian as a non-mother tongue. The purpose of the manual is to enable smoother adoption of the most frequently used terminology in Serbian. The manual also includes five illustrations which will be of practical assistance to teachers in organising the Serbian language classes. This manual is not available in English language.
Recommended lexis for the subject Serbian as a non-mother tongue for the second cycle of compulsory education
Publishing date: 24 September 2019
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Education, National minority issues
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The manual represents an auxiliary tool for teachers of Serbian as a non-mother tongue in the achievement of learning outcomes in the second cycle of compulsory education. It contains 400 recommended words and grammatical and semantic elements that students from fifth till eight grade of elementary school need to acquire, in line with the learning outcomes and thematic units that are part of the new curriculum for Serbian as a non-mother tongue. The purpose of the manual is to enable smoother adoption of the most frequently used terminology in Serbian. The manual also includes five illustrations which will be of practical assistance to teachers in organising the Serbian language classes. This manual is not available in English.
Municipal Co-operation on Inter-Community Dialogue in Kosovo
Publishing date: 29 August 2019
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Good governance, National minority issues, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A brochure detailing the OSCE Mission in Kosovo's work fostering Inter-Municipal cooperation.
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.
Recommended lexis for the subject Serbian as a non-mother tongue for the first cycle of elementary education
Publishing date: 8 November 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Education, National minority issues
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The manual represents an auxiliary tool for teachers of Serbian as a non-mother tongue in the achievement of learning outcomes in the first cycle of education. It contains 600 recommended words and grammatical and semantic elements that students from first till fourth grade of elementary school need to acquire, in line with the learning outcomes and thematic units that are part of the newly adopted curriculum for Serbian as a non-mother tongue. The purpose of the manual is to enable smoother adoption of the most frequently used terminology in Serbian. The manual also includes ten illustrations which will be of practical assistance to teachers in organising the Serbian language classes. The publication is available in Serbian language only.
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