Publications

The application of the principle of impunity is an obligation of the state arising from ratified international documents, but also an approach to combating trafficking in human beings based on full protection and respect of the victims rights. Punishing victims of trafficking for crimes whose

The overview of 28 small-scale civil society organisations (CSO) projects supported by the OSCE Mission to Serbia in the 2010–2015 period explains what activities of CSOs in Serbia influence security policies at the national and local level, and what the contributions of CSOs are to security sector reform.

An analysis of the OSCE Mission to Serbia's monitoring results. The present report was created in the framework of the EU funded Support to Monitoring of National War Crimes Trials project. The findings contained in the report are based on the analysis of a large volume of data collected through monitoring of war crimes proceedings held in Serbia between 2003 and 2014.

The collection of papers, edited by the Mission to Serbia, is covering topics such as the main hearing, presentation of evidence during the main hearing, cross examination and presentation of evidence, as well as the role of the main hearing in conducting a trial within reasonable time. The authors are judicial experts from throughout the region. The publication, printed in 2015, aims at focusing the attention on different comparative law solutions and experiences in conducting the criminal proceedings in adversarial systems. This is the fourth publication edited by the OSCE Mission to Serbia, on criminal procedure reform in the region. Not available in English.

An assessment of substandard Roma settlements in 21 municipalities in Serbia was undertaken in order to define the list of priority measures that need to be implemented for the purpose of improving the living conditions in these settlements. This publication contains basic data on each settlement, with the list of priority activities and cost-estimations for their realization.

This publication resulted from the mapping of substandard Roma settlements in Serbia, for the purpose of creating a Geographic Information System (GIS) for monitoring the living conditions in them and planning future upgrading programmes at the national level. The publication gives an overview of general characteristics of all the substandard Roma settlements in Serbia, such as size, spatial distribution, quality of infrastructure, existence of urban plans, access to public services and land ownership

This study has been developed by the OSCE Mission to Serbia, together with a civil society organization Centre for Free Elections and Democracy (CeSID) in 2011. It aims at raising citizens' awareness on the importance of participatory democracy and setting the ground for the improvement of the process in local self-governments in Serbia. Apart from a quantitative analysis of the existing practice, the publication offers a detailed case study of 20 municipalities and towns in Serbia. This publication is available in Serbian only.

The Monograph includes works of students of specialized course in environmental law. It contains case studies of different environmental problems in Serbia and recommends possible solutions. Available in Serbian only.

The purpose of the manual on torrential floods and community based flood risk reduction is to acquaint local and international stakeholders with national achievements and challenges in the field of torrential flood risk management in Serbia. The manual contains a comprehensive review of historically significant torrential floods in Serbia, existing flood management strategies, risk analysis and legal framework that stipulates the jurisdiction of local governments in the prevention and management of flood risks. It highlights the strategic importance of the role that local authorities have in creating flood resilient communities. A part of the manual is dedicated to the engagement of civil society in raising awareness of local communities in disaster risk reduction and the importance of their co-operation and partnership with elected officials, thus creating a "culture of preparedness".

This publication serves as a resource material for Local Youth Office Coordinators and other youth actors in Serbia who work with young people and develop youth programmes, to support them in promoting equality and in applying non-discrimination principles. The OSCE Mission to Serbia provided expert advice for the making of the publication. This book is available in Serbian language only.