Publications
Regional Factsheets on Women in Water Management in Central Asia- Water and Climate Change
Publishing date: 5 September 2022
Content type: Factsheet
What we do: Environmental activities, Gender equality, Water management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Regional Factsheets on Women in Water Management in Central Asia- Agriculture, Irrigation and Food Security
Publishing date: 5 September 2022
Content type: Factsheet
What we do: Environmental activities, Water management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
OSCE Policy Brief – Linkages between Violent Misogyny and Violent Extremism
Publishing date: 6 September 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This policy brief is based on policy-focused research and interviews concerning the links between violent misogyny and violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism (VERLT). The research was commissioned by the OSCE Office of the Secretary General Gender Issues Programme together with the OSCE Transnational Threats Department’s Action against Terrorism Unit as part of the WIN for Women and Men – Strengthening Comprehensive Security through Innovating and Networking for Gender Equality project. The research was conducted by the consultant Dr. Melissa Johnston with Dr. Sara Meger.
Strengthening the Resilience of National Human Rights Institutions Guidance Tool
Publishing date: 26 August 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This organizational resilience Guidance Tool is designed to be used by leaders and staff of national human rights institutions (NHRIs). Drawing on the experience of NHRIs around the world, it aims to help NHRIs build and maintain long-term resilience and to respond to threats. Part I examines the importance of organizational resilience and provides advice on the areas NHRIs can focus on to strengthen the resiliency of their institutions. Part II discusses crisis management for NHRIs under threat and suggests some practical ways of responding to pressure and attacks.
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Armed Conflict
Publishing date: 19 August 2022
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This factsheet explains the unique characteristics of SGBV committed during armed conflict, the applicable international law, and gives an overview of international and domestic efforts to hold perpetrators accountable.
Addressing Sexual Violence in the Armed Forces: A Practical Guide
Publishing date: 18 August 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
This publication seeks to provide guidance to military commanders and policymakers within ministries of defence and general staff of the armed forces on a trauma-informed and human rights-compliant response to sexual assault. It intends to unpack some of the prevailing myths surrounding sexual assault within the military and how these hinder effective reporting and, thus, the ability of military systems to address sexual violence. This guide also highlights key considerations necessary for establishing trauma-informed policy and response within the military.
Participatory Gender Audits of Parliaments: A Step-by-Step Guidance Document
Publishing date: 16 August 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Good governance, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
These guidelines, jointly developed by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), are designed to support the full implementation of participatory gender audits of parliaments across the OSCE region.
Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the OSCE 2004 Action Plan on the Promotion of Gender Equality – 2021
Publishing date: 21 July 2022
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the 2004 OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality highlights the main achievements of the Organization regarding gender parity, capacity of staff, organizational culture and overall gender mainstreaming improvements within the
In Brief: Survey Report 2021 of Efforts to Implement OSCE Commitments and Recommended Actions to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings
Publishing date: 18 July 2022
Content type: Brochure
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 Survey Report 2021 of Efforts to Implement OSCE Commitments and Recommended Actions to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings has been developed to track progress toward implementing anti-trafficking commitments since the previous Survey in 2015. This brochure gives a brief summary of its key
Are countries making progress on combating trafficking in human beings?
Publishing date: 12 July 2022
Content type: Brochure
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