Publications
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).
Shaping Balanced Political Discourse and Constructive Narratives on Migration: Guidance and Good Practice from the OSCE Region
Publishing date: 5 November 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Migration
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
With the aim of encouraging constructive and human rights-centred political discourse, thisguidance targets national, regional and local political leaders and decision-makers. This guidanceis built around three ‘Rs’, designed to help politicians and government officials: • Resist pressure to
Best Practice Guide on National Procedures for the Destruction of Small Arms and Light Weapons
Publishing date: 29 October 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Arms control
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Role of Communities in Countering Human Trafficking
Publishing date: 28 October 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication aims to help the newly created communities to better understand their role in the system of interagency efforts to combat human trafficking. It will help them to learn about ways to provide assistance to survivors of this crime. Available in Ukrainian. The manual is produced by
Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and Labour Exploitation in Supply Chains- Guidance for OSCE Procurement
Publishing date: 27 October 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This procurement guidance is a key step in rolling out the implementation of anti-trafficking measures in OSCE’s own procurement across its executive structures and aligning the OSCE’s mandates with its own processes. The guidance’s aim is to support procurement and anti-trafficking staff in the OSCE with the background knowledge to implement anti-trafficking measures in procurement activities; alongside training workshops, procurement risk analyses and local action plans. Preventing trafficking and labour exploitation in supply chains is no easy task. By taking these first steps, the OSCE is developing further expertise, and is supporting OSCE participating States and the international community in their ongoing efforts to prevent trafficking for forced labour in their supply chains.
Gender Equality. Theory and Practice in Comparative Constitutional Law
Publishing date: 25 October 2021
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication provides analysis of approaches used by constitutional jurisdiction institutions in different countries to define and ensure the principle of gender equality. The main focus of this work is on presenting the practices embodied in the texts of the main decisions of the constitutional
EvalNews Edition 20- 2021 Evaluation Network Annual Meeting
Publishing date: 25 October 2021
Collections: OSCEval News
Content type: Periodical / journal / magazine
Where we are: Office of Internal Oversight
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This edition of OSCEval News is dedicated to the 2021 Evaluation Network Annual Meeting. This online event was hosted by the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) from 20 to 22 October 2021.
What Is Local Government and How It Is Elected – Handbook for voters
Publishing date: 18 October 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Elections, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Handbook, prepared by the State Election Commission (SEC) of the Republic of North Macedonia and the OSCE Mission to Skopje, aims to increase voters’ knowledge on local self-government, bodies that are elected at local elections and specifics about the local elections. The Handbook provides brief and simple information on the role and competencies of mayors and municipal councils, the right to be elected, the electoral models used for election of a mayor and municipal council, election campaign, and financing local elections. Additionally, it offers an overview of the basic principles of democratic governance and opportunities for citizens’ participation in a decision-making process at local level after the elections. Not available in English.
What Is Local Government and How It Is Elected – Informative Brochure in Easy-to-Read Format
Publishing date: 15 October 2021
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Elections, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In this brochure, the Handbook for voters "What Is Local Government and How It Is Elected" has been transformed into Easy-to-Read Format, in order to make it accessible to the people with learning disabilities and a wider audience. The Brochure, prepared by the State Election Commission (SEC) of the Republic of North Macedonia and the OSCE Mission to Skopje, aims to increase voters’ knowledge on local self-government, bodies that are elected at local elections and specifics about the local elections. The handbook provides brief and simple information on the role and competencies of mayors and municipal councils in North Macedonia, the election process. Not available in English.
What Is Local Government and How It Is Elected – Handbook for voters
Publishing date: 15 October 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Elections, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Handbook, prepared by the State Election Commission (SEC) of the Republic of North Macedonia and the OSCE Mission to Skopje, aims to increase voters’ knowledge on local self-government, bodies that are elected at local elections and specifics about the local elections. The handbook provides brief and simple information on the role and competencies of mayors and municipal councils in North Macedonia, the right to be elected, the electoral models used for election of a mayor and municipal council, election campaign, and financing local elections. Additionally, it gives an overview of the basic principles of democratic governance and opportunities for citizens’ participation in a decision-making process at local level after the elections. Not available in English.