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This paper considers possible benefits and risk factors of conducting elections using methods and arrangements alternative to the predominant practice of voting in polling stations over the course of a single election day. Different voting methods and arrangements are analysed in light of the existing OSCE commitments, other international obligations, standards and good practice in the field of democratic elections. While the choice of voting methods rests with the OSCE participating States, this paper intends to provide information to benefit public discussion about alternative voting methods and arrangements, including in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 1 billion people with disabilities around the world have diverse needs and views. People with disabilities must have the chance to take part in elections to have their needs and views represented. But they still face barriers during elections – from problems with physical accessibility to a lack of supported decision-making. They are under-represented as voters, candidates and politicians, as well as election administrators and observers. ODIHR observes elections to see if full participation is taking place in elections throughout the OSCE. Information gathered by observers can help people with disabilities to be better included in future elections. This new booklet provides easy-to-understand information about the rights of people with disabilities to take part in politics and elections and how they can be observed.

ODIHR recommendations on Slovakia 2020 elections ODIHR election observation mission recommends Slovakia, among other things, to make greater efforts to help persons with disabilities vote

ODIHR recommendations on Uzbekistan 2019 elections ODIHR election observation mission recommends Uzbekistan to demonstrate genuine competition and full respect of election day procedures

This report highlights the impact of activities carried out by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in 2019.

The purpose of this handbook is to provide better guidance to ODIHR election observation missions and teams on how to assess the resolution of election disputes as part of the overall observation of an election.

This report provides a summary of key activities carried out by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in 2018.

Under the Anti-discrimination portfolio the OSCE Mission to Skopje developed the Analysis on political participation of persons with disabilities. The Analysis explores the direct impact that the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and existent constitutional and legal provisions have on the political participation of persons with disabilities in the country; the state of affairs; and also provides suggestions and recommendations for further discussion and review by the political and academic community, as well as the community of persons with disabilities.