Publications

Interpretations of Armenian Cassation Court decisions

Publishing date: 11 October 2011

Content type: Study / report

Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)

Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

The publication designed by the Association of Judges in partnership with the Cassation Court with the support from the OSCE Office in Yerevan comprises legal reviews, analysis, and interpretations of selected decisions of the Armenian Cassation Court. It provides a detailed analysis of 30 decisions on most controversial criminal cases relating to human rights issues. Not available in English.

Security and Human Rights

Publishing date: 1 October 2011

Collections: Publications

Content type: Periodical / journal / magazine

Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities

What we do: Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, National minority issues

Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Volume 22 – 2011 – No. 3 Special Issue with a tribute to Max van der Stoel.

English

Manual for access to rights of health insurance

Publishing date: 1 November 2011

Content type: Guide / manual / handbook

Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje

What we do: Roma and Sinti

Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Insufficient knowledge on the rights to health care and insurance for most of the representatives of the Roma community is often an overwhelming obstacle to deepening social inequality gap, and it directly affects the poor health status of Roma and the general health condition of the entire population in the state. This manual on health insurance rights aims at providing basic directions for navigation in the legal labyrinth of organization and functioning of the health insurance in the state, or more specifically to serve as a support tool in the functioning of Roma Information Centers throughout the country. This publication is not available in English.

The Kosovo Croats of Viti/Vitina Municipality: A Vulnerable Community

Publishing date: 10 October 2011

Content type: Study / report

Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo

What we do: Human rights, Policing, Tolerance and non-discrimination

Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

This report examines the situation of the Kosovo Croat community in Viti/Vitina municipality. It documents violations of property rights, a precarious socio-economic situation, persistent security concerns and a lack of participation in public affairs.

Guidelines for Educators on Countering Intolerance and Discrimination against Muslims: Addressing Islamophobia through Education

Publishing date: 28 October 2011

Collections: ODIHR Publications

Content type: Guide / manual / handbook

Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights

What we do: Education, Tolerance and non-discrimination

Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

These Guidelines have been developed to support educators in countering intolerance and discrimination against Muslims. They are intended for a wide audience, including education policymakers and officials, teacher trainers, teachers, principals and head teachers, staff in teacher unions and professional associations, and members of NGOs.

Module 3 / Demarkation of human trafficking and exploitation from other related crimes

Publishing date: 24 October 2011

Collections: Anti-Trafficking Trainer's Manuals for Law Enforcement

Content type: Guide / manual / handbook

Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)

What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings

Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

The following manual aims to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement agencies to fight human trafficking, which was prioritized in the Armenian Anti-Trafficking National Action Plan for 2010-2012. It targets prosecutors, police, judges, border guards, and labour inspectors. This manual is not available in English.