Publications

These Guidelines were jointly prepared by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) and by the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission and adopted by the Venice Commission at its 125th online Plenary Session (11–12 December 2020).

This report highlights the impact of activities carried out by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in 2022.

This Opinion was prepared by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights at the request of the Chair of the Legislative Committee at the Polish Senate.

This factsheet describes how ODIHR works to promote gender equality in politics and democratic institutions.

As part of its ongoing support to Ukraine, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has conducted a survey of close to 1,000 Ukrainian refugee women to ensure their experiences and vulnerabilities are reflected in policies to address human trafficking in the OSCE region. 

The purpose of this guide is to give Roma and Sinti activists an easily accessible overview of the relevant international and regional human rights standards on forced evictions, with a particular focus on the findings of international and regional human rights tribunals in relation to Roma and Sinti evictions. In addition, by including numerous references to the judgments and decisions of international human rights courts, Roma and Sinti activists can familiarize themselves with these decisions and draw them to the attention of the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and human rights lawyers with whom they cooperate. These can then be incorporated into their legal advocacy and litigation, rendering them more effective.

People with disabilities continue to be under-represented in governing structures and decision-making positions across the OSCE region. ODIHR assists participating States in increasing the participation of people with disabilities in political and public life by supporting institutional change, giving expert advice, capacity-building, conducting disability-disaggregated research, and creating tools and platforms for dialogue and advocacy.

Tool 1- the INTRODUCTION- defines violence against women in politics and describes solutions for effective prevention, protection of victims, the prosecution of perpetrators and coordination of policies.

Tool 5- for Women in Politics- is a guide for women affected directly or indirectly by such violence about how to seek protection, remedy and support.

Tool 4- for Civil Society- explores the role that civil society and women’s movements can play in combating violence against women in politics.