Publications
2020-21 Report of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings: Advancing new strategies to end exploitation
Publishing date: 31 May 2022
Collections: Annual Reports of the OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating THB
Content type: Annual 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 Biennial Report reflects the work of the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings in 2020 and 2021. It is designed to highlight the Office's comprehensive strategy to end trafficking, the priorities informing the Office's programmatic work, the efforts made with participating States to help them develop more effective laws and policies, and the impact the Office aims to achieve on the ground.
Disaster Protection for All: A Gender-Responsive and Disability-Inclusive Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction
Publishing date: 19 May 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Disasters and hazards are a great threat to all, whether caused by natural phenomena or humans. However, societal inequalities make some of us more vulnerable to their detrimental effects than others. Gender and disability are two factors that affect vulnerability.
The Joint Declarations on Freedom of Expression- Recognising their value and Building on their potential in the OSCE Region
Publishing date: 18 May 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
Working paper commissioned by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, written by dr. Sejal Parmar, School of Law and Politics, Cardiff University, 2022.
Developing a positive climate for business and investment: A Best Practice Guide
Publishing date: 13 May 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Guide describes key concepts and offers an overview of best practices and policies that can have a positive impact on the overall business climate in order to support rising economic prosperity. A positive business and investment climate creates conditions that encourage business start‑ups, employment opportunities and overall economic growth.
Support to Electoral Reforms in the Western Balkans
Publishing date: 9 May 2022
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is implementing the Support to Electoral Reforms in the Western Balkans project to support institutions and civil society in their efforts to follow-up on election observation recommendations. The project scope covers the areas related to election management, voter registration, the role and work of the media during election campaigns, the ability of parties and candidates to freely campaign and the capacity and independence of electoral dispute resolution bodies.
Energy Security Training Courses: Virtual Centre for the Protection of Critical Energy Infrastructure
Publishing date: 21 April 2022
Content type: Brochure
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE-Argonne National Laboratory’s e-learning course on the Protection of Critical Energy Infrastructure support energy security stakeholders from the public and private sector, academia, and civil society in improving the resilience of critical energy infrastructure from natural and manmade disasters. The course is free and open to everyone and is available in English and Russian on the OSCE E-learning Platform: https://bit.ly/3Jpp1OZ
Hate Crime Victim Support: Policy Brief
Publishing date: 22 April 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Hate Crime Victim Support: Policy Brief Hate Crime Victim Support: Policy Brief This policy brief condenses the knowledge and key findings of the Enhancing Stakeholder Awareness and Resources for Hate Crime Victim Support (EStAR) project implemented by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions
Quality Specialist Support Services for Hate Crime Victims: Training Course
Publishing date: 5 April 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Hate crime is a manifestation of discrimination and intolerance that has a profound impact on victims, communities and societies. Victims of hate crimes require specialist services to support them in their recovery from these crimes, to enable them to effectively participate in the criminal justice process and to regain a sense of agency. This support includes practical help, emotional and psychosocial support, and advice relating to legal and financial issues, as well as community work. Such specialist support is tailored specifically to each individual who is a victim of or a witness to a hate crime, has experienced a hate incident or is affected by a hate crime committed against someone else.
Democracy and Human Rights in the OSCE: The ODIHR Annual Report 2021
Publishing date: 23 March 2022
Collections: ODIHR Annual Reports
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report highlights the impact of activities carried out by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in 2021, the year that marked the Office’s 30th anniversary.
Policy responses to technology-facilitated trafficking in human beings: Analysis of current approaches and considerations for moving forward
Publishing date: 17 March 2022
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
The report provides an analysis of how technology-facilitated trafficking in human beings has been approached from the perspective of policy and legislation across the OSCE participating States. While looking primarily at the accelerating shift toward government-led responses, the report also examines the policies and practices adopted by the private sector and civil society organizations. In addition, the report offers recommendations for policy and legislative responses by OSCE participating States to the misuse of technology to exploit victims.