Publications
Compendium of relevant reference materials and resources on ethical sourcing and prevention of trafficking in human beings for labour exploitation in supply chains: Second updated edition
Publishing date: 24 April 2020
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 objective of the Compendium of Resources is to take stock of the existing legislation, policies, guidelines, recommendations, reports, studies, and other types of initiatives developed to better understand and respond to the global problem of trafficking in human beings through its prevention in supply chains. The resources included in the Compendium do not represent by any means an exhaustive list and are only intended to illustrate the initiatives identified by the OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings during the development of this project. The Compendium is intended for the use by government officials involved in policy making, as well as businesses and other stakeholders interested to learn from current practices in order to further enhance their own measures on ethical sourcing and the prevention of human trafficking in supply chains.
OSCE Annual Report 2019
Publishing date: 24 March 2020
Collections: OSCE Annual Reports
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Secretary General’s Annual Report gives an overview of the Organization's activities and its co-operation with partner states and other organizations.
The OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension: Structure and Decision-making
Publishing date: 10 March 2020
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Factsheet of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre
Publishing date: 6 March 2020
Collections: Factsheets of the OSCE Secretariat's units
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre (CPC) provides a direct link between the OSCE field operations and the Secretariat in Vienna.
Factsheet of the OSCE Strategic Police Matters Unit
Publishing date: 19 February 2020
Collections: Factsheets of the OSCE Secretariat's units
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Policing
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE promotes professional, democratic police services that are trusted by citizens and able to effectively address transnational threats to security and stability, such as those that emanate from terrorism and organized crime. Police-related activities are integral parts of the OSCE’s efforts in conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation. The Strategic Police Matters Unit (SPMU) is the focal point for the OSCE’s police-related work. As a part of the OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD), the SPMU supports the activities of the Secretary General, the OSCE Chairmanship, the TNTD Director, participating States and field operations.
Well-Being and Safety of Women: Facts And Figures at a Glance
Publishing date: 5 February 2020
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In 2018 the OSCE implemented the OSCE-led Survey on the Well-being and Safety of Women in selected countries in South Eastern Europe and Eastern Europe. The OSCE-led survey included a quantitative and qualitative component and was undertaken with the goal of providing comparable data on different forms of violence women experience in their childhood and throughout the course of their lives.
OSCE-UNODC Training Programme on Countering Terrorist Financing
Publishing date: 31 January 2020
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department and the United Nations Office on Drugs Crime’s Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime and the Financing of Terrorism (UNODC) are implementing in co-operation with the OSCE Field Operations a multi-annual training programme on countering the financing of terrorism.
Non-custodial Rehabilitation and Reintegration in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization That Lead to Terrorism: A Guidebook for Policymakers and Practitioners in South-Eastern Europe
Publishing date: 28 January 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This guidebook was written to help support policymakers and practitioners who are looking to develop rehabilitation and reintegration programs outside the prison setting. It considers not only released former offenders but also those who have been associated with terrorism but not convicted of crimes, and addresses in particular, the role of non-government actors. It is written especially with the countries of South-Eastern Europe in mind and provides a critical resource to help guide the development of policy and practice.
Implementing Women, Peace and Security Agenda in the OSCE Region
Publishing date: 22 January 2020
Collections: Women, Peace and Security
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This study provides information on the progress made in the implementation of global Women, Peace and Security agenda in the OSCE region, highlighting main trends and challenges. It examines the National Action Plans of OSCE participating States, and offers more in-depth information on how Women, Peace and Security agenda is implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine.
Factsheet: Gender equality
Publishing date: 13 January 2020
Collections: Factsheets of the OSCE Secretariat's units
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe