Publications
"Together for Safety"- Poster for Municipal Community Safety Councils
Publishing date: 13 December 2016
Content type: Poster
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Good governance, Policing
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo provides capacity-building for the Kosovo Police and community safety forums, along with monitoring and advocacy for the implementation of the Community Safety Strategy 2017-2021. Municipal Community Safety Councils (MCSCs) are essential consultative community policing mechanisms at the municipal level. Chaired by the mayor, with active participation of the police station commander, the MCSCs engage bi-monthly in their proactive advisory role, discussing security concerns and initiatives, while instilling pluralism in community safety provisioning and wide representation of communities' interest groups, women and civil society. The public awareness poster launched in December 2016 promotes the roles and mandates of common members of each MCSC throughout Kosovo, including the North where their establishment is expected in the nearest future.
Safety Guide for Media Professionals in Reporting from Riots and Protests
Publishing date: 13 December 2016
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This safety guide provides handy information for journalists and other media professionals on know-hows to protect themselves in volatile situations, riots, protests and demonstrations to help them avoid injuries and damage to their equipment. The guide advises media professionals to use protective gear and visible insignia so that they distinguish from protesters and avoid getting hurt by the police or protesters. Advice includes improvisations that help media professionals neutralize effects of teargas when reporting during violent situations. It also provides the media professionals with available telephone numbers to seek legal advice.
Poster "You are the Hope of a Future without Discrimination"
Publishing date: 11 November 2016
Content type: Poster
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The poster of the campaign to promote the human rights package of laws in Kosovo aims to inform the general public about their rights and novelties brought by the package which includes the Law on Gender Equality, Law on Protection from Discrimination, Law on the Ombudsperson and the available resources to exercise those rights. Emphasis is added on the role and responsibilities of the Ombudsperson in implementing this legislation.
Traffic safety campaign “Attention! Value life! Accidents do not happen, they are caused!”
Publishing date: 17 November 2016
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Policing
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
From 17 to 20 November 2016, the OSCE Mission is supporting the Kosovo Police mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims through a small-scale information campaign to raise awareness about traffic safety and invite the public to respect traffic rules. The campaign includes an information leaflet with main causers of traffic accidents and personal stories of people affected by them, as well as participation in various TV and radio debates on the topic.
Justice Monitor- Third Edition
Publishing date: 27 December 2016
Content type: Periodical / journal / magazine
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Justice Monitor is a publication of the observations of OSCE monitors in the first instance courts in Kosovo. The Justice Monitor aims to provide policymakers and justice sector actors with indicators not otherwise available to assist in the identification of compliance gaps in the administration of justice and the tracking of progress achieved in closing those gaps.
An Assessment of the Implementation of the Legal and Policy Framework for the Reintegration of Repatriated Persons in Kosovo
Publishing date: 22 December 2016
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report assesses the progress in the implementation of the legal and policy framework for the reintegration of persons repatriated to Kosovo. It covers the period 2014 – 2015 and notes the improved performance of municipal institutions following the process of decentralization culminating in the adoption of Local Action Plans, the improved data collection following the introduction of the electronic Case Management System, and strengthened communication between central and local level institutions. The report concludes that while some room for improvement remains, the institutions have made commendable progress with regards to implementation of the legal and policy framework.
Municipal Offices for Communities and Return (MOCRs) 2015
Publishing date: 12 August 2016
Collections: Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of Communities’ Rights - Information Sheets
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Deputy Mayors for Communities (DMCs) and Deputy Chairpersons of the Municipal Assembly for Communities (DCMACs) 2015
Publishing date: 12 August 2016
Collections: Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of Communities’ Rights - Information Sheets
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Communities Committees (CCs) 2015
Publishing date: 12 August 2016
Collections: Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of Communities’ Rights - Information Sheets
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Review of the Implementation of the New Criminal Procedure Code of Kosovo- June 2016
Publishing date: 1 June 2016
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report provides an overview of the implementation of the new Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) that entered into force on 1 January 2013 together with other legislation reforming the Kosovo justice system. The CPC introduced major changes to criminal proceedings in Kosovo, solidifying a shift from the primarily inquisitorial system in place prior to 2003—and largely still in effect between 2003 and 2012—to a system principally characterized as an adversarial one.