Publications
Guidelines for Activists in Addressing Situations of Evictions of Roma and Sinti
Publishing date: 21 December 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Roma and Sinti
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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.
Information brochure on the application of the Administrative Procedural and Process-Related Code (APPC) of Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 13 December 2022
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The brochure on the application of the APPC was developed with support of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana to raise legal awareness of state agencies and the general public. The brochure contains concise information on what the APPC is about, its intended use, what opportunities it provides, as well as the rights and obligations of the parties contained therein. Not available in English.
Perception of the State Prosecution Service in Montenegro
Publishing date: 15 December 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Media freedom and development, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This research was conducted to determine how Montenegrin citizens perceive the transparency and openness of the State Prosecution Service, with a focus on the implementation of the Communication Strategy and action plans. In addition, the research included topics related to citizens’ perception of trust in the work of the State Prosecution Service in Montenegro, especially the Special State Prosecution Office, as well as the visibility and availability of information to all interested public about the work of the judicial institutions.
Factsheet: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Publishing date: 12 December 2022
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Guidelines on cybercrime investigation
Publishing date: 12 December 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Cyber/ICT Security, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This document focuses on how the principles set out in legislation apply to the use of the Internet, including social media, as an investigative tool.
Media Literacy – Children, Parents and the Media in Montenegro
Publishing date: 9 December 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In order to provide support to the Agency for Electronic Media of Montenegro (AEM), the OSCE Mission to Montenegro commissioned and the DeFacto agency conducted a quantitative survey. The aim of the research is to examine media literacy among parents and children in Montenegro, how they choose media content and, in general, habits related to the adoption of information obtained from different sources.
Handbook on media reporting on gender-based violence against women
Publishing date: 8 December 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Gender equality, Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The intention of this Handbook is to help journalists, in a simple and clear way, to report on gender-based violence against women as professionally and ethically as possible. This Handbook seeks to shed light on the key issues in reporting on this topic, to help dispel the myths that shape the reporting on violence, and to formulate understandable and applicable guidelines and recommendations that could improve and advance existing practice. Not available in English.
Promoting the Political Participation of People with Disabilities
Publishing date: 29 November 2022
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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.
Perception of the Police in Montenegro 2022
Publishing date: 28 November 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Policing
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This research represents a continuation of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro activities on the support program for the further improvement and efficiency of the overall capacities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Police Directorate, which should be developed into a professional, democratic, responsible and efficient service in which the society has full confidence. Similar public opinion surveys on the perception of the police, integrity and professionalism of police officers were conducted in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Introduction to Violence against Women in Politics- Tool 1
Publishing date: 27 November 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe