Publications
Gender in military operations: Guidance for military personnel working at tactical level in Peace Support Operations
Publishing date: 31 October 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication is the newest addition to the OSCE’s collection of toolkits and guidance on integrating a gender perspective into efforts to build peace and security. It illustrates how a gender-sensitive approach to operational practices can benefit conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation and provides concrete suggestions on enhancing women’s participation in peace operations.
OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Commitments Reference Manual 2018
Publishing date: 29 October 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication is the updated version of the Reference Manual of the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Commitments, published in 2014. It contains the text of all Economic and Environmental Dimension related documents adopted at Summit and Ministerial Council levels, as well as relevant Permanent Council decisions.
Annual Report of the Secretary General on Police-Related Activities in 2017
Publishing date: 6 August 2018
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Policing
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report provides a comprehensive overview of all police-related projects, activities and events, which draw on the combined strength of the OSCE’s Institutions and its network of field operations, often cutting across the OSCE’s three security dimensions.
Building Sustainable Peace and Democracy: OSCE Experiences in South-Eastern Europe
Publishing date: 7 June 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Drawing on the OSCE’s long-standing experience in South-Eastern Europe, this reference guide provides insight into OSCE activities that foster sustainable peace and democracy. Over 30 practical examples illustrate the work of OSCE field operations across seven thematic areas, outlining the good practices and lessons to be learned for future peacebuilding endeavours. Highlighting how the OSCE’s comprehensive approach to security can be practically applied in the field, this guide is intended for OSCE officials, policy makers, practitioners, and civil society.
OSCE Annual Report 2017
Publishing date: 23 March 2018
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.
Hazardous Waste Management
Publishing date: 10 April 2018
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Environmental activities, Hazardous waste management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Hazardous waste and chemicals, if not properly managed, can have a grave impact on the environment and public health as they can contaminate water, soil and the atmosphere. The OSCE helps its participating States to effectively manage hazardous waste and chemicals and to minimize the serious security risks that they pose.
Gender Equality Review Conference Report
Publishing date: 12 April 2018
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report presents the proceedings and outcomes of the second Gender Equality Review Conference held in June, 2017. The report shows an example of how political will and leadership can strengthen the awareness and understanding of the important link between gender equality and comprehensive security.
Compendium of relevant reference materials and resources on ethical sourcing and prevention of trafficking in human beings for labour exploitation in supply chains
Publishing date: 22 March 2018
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
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.
Model Guidelines on Government Measures to Prevent Trafficking for Labour Exploitation in Supply Chains
Publishing date: 13 February 2018
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 aim of these model guidelines is to provide a practical tool to assist OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation in implementing concrete measures to prevent trafficking in human beings in supply chains. The publication highlights how States can implement legislation and policies that promote transparency to ensure that public supply chains are free from trafficked labour; and promote the fair and ethical recruitment of workers.
From Reception to Recognition: Identifying and Protecting Human Trafficking Victims in Mixed Migration Flows
Publishing date: 18 January 2018
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Migration
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A Focus on First Identification and Reception Facilities Refugees and Migrants in the OSCE Region. Drawing upon almost two years of fact-finding field missions and ad-hoc expert research at grass-roots level in European countries most impacted by the present situation, this report focuses on the challenges and opportunities of the full spectrum of anti-trafficking responses at first identification and reception facilities for migrants and refugees in the OSCE region.