Publications
Freedom of Media and Safety of Journalists in Kosovo
Publishing date: 5 August 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report provides an assessment of freedom of the media in Kosovo, implementation of applicable legal framework which provides for freedom of expression and of the media, access to information, the protection of sources of journalists, professional reporting standards and level of self-censorship/censorship in the media, including intimidation and threats against journalists. It also assesses the work of media institutions in protecting freedom of the media. The report poses two overarching questions: the first asking about challenges and violations of freedom of the media and safety of journalists in Kosovo, and secondly, it explores the responses to violations and challenges to freedom of expression and of media and safety of journalists.
An Assessment of Local-level Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of Communities’ Rights and Interests in Kosovo
Publishing date: 27 June 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report assesses the four local-level mechanisms for the protection and promotion of communities’ rights and interests – the municipal office for communities and return, the communities committee, the deputy mayor for communities and the deputy municipal assembly chairperson for communities – including a review of the legal and policy framework and of establishment and practical functioning.
Municipal language compliance in Kosovo
Publishing date: 23 June 2014
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 OSCE Mission in Kosovo conducts regular monitoring, reporting and advocacy for the full realization of the language rights of all communities in Kosovo. Analyzing practices at the local level, this report reveals that more than seven years after its promulgation, the Law on the Use of Languages remains only partially implemented due to insufficient human and financial resources, often accompanied by lack of sufficient understanding of obligations and/or lack of political will.
OSCE Mission in Kosovo Factsheet 2014
Publishing date: 31 March 2014
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo promotes human rights, good governance and the safety of all people living in Kosovo by monitoring and supporting the work of local institutions. The Mission, established in 1999, is the OSCE's largest field operation.
Manual on Budget Oversight for Kosovo Assembly Committees
Publishing date: 28 April 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Manual introduces members and staff of the Assembly of Kosovo committees to the new practice of conducting budget oversight. It provides guidance on how to prepare and conduct a committee oversight exercise on budget expenditure of line ministries. Following this introduction, chapter 2 introduces the budget cycle in Kosovo and describes the role of the AoK in this process. It proceeds to explain the rationale for functional committees engaging in budget oversight. Chapter 3 provides practical advice and step-by-step guidance through a budget oversight exercise. The manual was developed based on the successful budget oversight exercise by the Committee on Internal Affairs and Security of the Ministry of Interior and the Kosovo Police.
Challenges in the Protection of Immovable Tangible Cultural Heritage in Kosovo
Publishing date: 9 April 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report assesses whether the relevant international human rights standards regarding the protection of immovable tangible cultural heritage are complied with by the Kosovo legal framework and to what extent the central- and local-level institutions apply these standards and thus respect, protect and fulfil everyone’s right to access and benefit from cultural heritage.
Reassessing Progress in the Development and Implementation of the Legal and Policy Framework for the Reintegration of Repatriated Persons
Publishing date: 8 January 2014
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 reassesses progress by relevant institutions towards sustainable reintegration of repatriated persons. While there have been significant improvements since 2011, full implementation of the new legal and policy framework is crucial.
Participatory Handbook- A guide for new Local Youth Action Council members
Publishing date: 30 December 2013
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This handbook is meant to be used as a tool to take concrete steps towards building and maintaining well-functioning councils by incoming or newer local youth action council (LYAC) members. It has been drafted with significant input from LYACs themselves on issues such as municipal youth action plans, youth strategies, and volunteerism.
Your Language is Your Right
Publishing date: 10 September 2013
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, National minority issues
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A three-month long campaign titled “Your Language is Your Right” is aimed at raising public awareness of available language protection and complaints mechanisms, as well as of the Language Commissioner`s role. Posters, leaflets and radio spots produced during the campaign in the Albanian, Romani, Serbian and Turkish languages have been distributed and aired across Kosovo. A poster in English is not available.
Monitoring Report of the Performance of the Assembly of Kosovo
Publishing date: 7 August 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe