Publications

Factsheet on the Kyiv Recommendations, a document published by ODIHR consisting of policy suggestions in three areas that are of particular relevance for judicial independence: (1) judicial administration with a focus on judicial councils, judicial self-governing bodies, and the role of court chairs; (2) judicial selection criteria and procedures; and (3) accountability of judges and judicial independence in adjudication.

Factsheet on the ODIHR Core Group of Experts on Political Parties, which was established in 2011 as part of ODIHR’s continuous efforts to assist OSCE participating States in developing and maintaining political party regulations that are in line with OSCE commitments and relevant international and regional standards.

Only available in Russian.

Booklet describing the National Aarhus Centre in Turkmenistan

This publication briefly informs about the results of the Dniester process and presents achievements of an OSCE-supported project “Transboundary Co-operation and Sustainable Management in the Dniester River Basin: Phase III – Implementation of the Action Programme”. It provides a summative description of the project activities on development and signing of the Moldovan-Ukrainian Dniester River basin Treaty, transboundary water monitoring, fish fauna conservation, information sharing on the basin level, public awareness, and reducing vulnerability to extreme floods and climate change. The summary presents recommendations for further activities in the Dniester basin and is a valuable reference for the further development of the transboundary integrated water resources management. More information on these issues is contained in the full report “Dniester without border”. This summary is available in English and Russian.

This publication presents achievements of a project “Transboundary Co-operation and Sustainable Management in the Dniester River Basin: Phase III – Implementation of the Action Programme”. It describes in detail activities on development and signing of the Moldovan-Ukrainian Dniester River Basin Treaty, transboundary water monitoring, fish fauna conservation, information sharing on the basin level, public awareness, and reducing vulnerability to extreme floods and climate change. It provides recommendations for further activities in the Dniester basin and is a valuable reference for the further development of the transboundary integrated water resources management. Available in Russian only.

A factsheet about ODIHR’s work in assisting OSCE participating States with the integration of migrants, managing labour migration and eliminating obstacles to the freedom of movement.

This report, by the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights, supported by the OSCE, looks at to what extent current mechanisms contribute to the fight against corruption in the police. The report provides insights into how those mechanisms can be improved.

Under the leitmotif “Creating a Security Community for the Benefit of Everyone", Switzerland wants to make a tangible contribution to: fostering security and stability, improving people's lives, and strengthening the OSCE's capacity to act.

Available in Ukrainian only.