Publications
International Journal on Minority and Group Rights
Publishing date: 24 May 2011
Collections: Publications
Content type: Periodical / journal / magazine
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Volume 16, No. 4, 2009, pp. 511–700. Issue marking the tenth anniversary of the Lund Recommendations on the Effective Participation of National Minorities in Public Life.
Delivering Justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina: An Overview of War Crimes Processing from 2005 to 2010
Publishing date: 19 May 2011
Collections: War crimes related documents and publications
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report documents findings from trials of individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes monitored by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina at both the state and entity level between 2005 and 2010. It considers to what extent the framework for war crimes processing has served to bolster the delivery of justice in war crimes cases and the overall efficiency of the criminal justice system in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The experience of Kyrgyzstan in developing banking products for labour migrants
Publishing date: 17 May 2011
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Economic activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The purpose of this project is to evaluate the real conditions and short-term outlook on how to systemically involve labour migrants’ bank transfers in the economy of the Kyrgyz Republic as an investment resource. This publication is not available in English.
Anniversary Publication of 3 Key OSCE Documents
Publishing date: 18 February 2011
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This compilation of the key OSCE documents was published on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the adoption of the Helsinki Final Act, the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Charter of Paris for a New Europe, the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Copenhagen document 1990, and the 10th anniversary of establishment of the OSCE Office in Yerevan. It is not available in English.
Draft Strategy for the Development of the Public Information System in the Republic of Serbia until 2016
Publishing date: 3 June 2011
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Gender Monitor- May 2011
Publishing date: 6 May 2011
Collections: The Gender Monitor
Content type: Periodical / journal / magazine
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The fourth issue of the e-newsletter issued by the Gender Section of the OSCE on a quarterly basis.
Torture, Ill-treatment and Disciplinary Proceedings in Prisons of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 1 May 2011
Collections: Rule of Law, additional reports and documents
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Within the BiH justice sector, the enforcement of criminal sanctions is a crucial component in assessing the sector’s overall functionality, effectiveness, and compliance with international human rights standards. Further, an effective and credible system of execution of criminal sanctions secures individual rights of incarcerated persons, the public’s safety, and improves the confidence of citizens in the justice sector as a whole.
Border Security and Management National Focal Point Network Newsletter, Issue 9, April 2011
Publishing date: 30 April 2011
Content type: Periodical / journal / magazine
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Border management, Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Education and Training Series: Latvian border guard training system; Romanian border police training system; the training system of the state border committee of Belarus; DCAF border security programme; CEPOL training activities
Combating Trafficking as Modern-Day Slavery: A Matter of Rights, Freedoms and Security
Publishing date: 8 December 2010
Collections: Annual Reports of the OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating THB
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The 2010 Annual Report of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings is divided in four parts and deals with different aspects of the phenomenon, policies, actions, and challenges deriving from trafficking in women, men, and children for many different exploitative purposes. Part I “Trafficking in Human Beings as Modern-Day Slavery” explores the multiple forms of trafficking and addresses them as severe human rights violations, serious transnational organized crime, and threats to the individual and State security. Part II “Joining Efforts to Tackle Trafficking in Human Beings” provides an overview of the work and internal co-ordination and co-operation further developed in 2010 by the OSCE institutions, structures and field operations. Part III “Stepping Forward: Challenges and Future Perspectives” concludes the report as a stand alone chapter by addressing four crucial areas that the OSR decided to focus on to advance the anti-trafficking action: prosecution and criminal justice response; protection of victims’ rights; prevention; and strengthening partnership. Part IV of the report lists the references and an Annex recording the conferences and events attended by the SR and her Office in 2010.
Guidelines on Political Party Regulation
Publishing date: 19 May 2011
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
These Guidelines on Political Party Regulation have been created as a tool to assist OSCE participating States and Council of Europe Member States in formulating legal frameworks that comply with OSCE commitments and other international standards in facilitating the proper establishment, development and functioning of political parties.