Publications
Enhancing Co-operation to Prevent Trafficking in Human Beings in the Mediterranean Region
Publishing date: 18 November 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report presents the key issues and challenges drawn from the interventions and discussions of key players at the seminar on Co-operation to Prevent Trafficking in Human Beings in the Mediterranean Region organized by the OSR/CTHB, which took place in Rome on 8 February 2013. Indeed, the Seminar helped in identifying priority areas for possible enhanced co-operation between participating States and the Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation “to address the multiple challenges of a strategy aimed at eradicating modern slavery” in the Mediterranean Region.
Human Rights in Counter-Terrorism Investigations: A Practical Manual for Law Enforcement Officers
Publishing date: 29 November 2013
Collections: ODIHR Publications
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
What we do: Human rights, Countering terrorism, Policing
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This manual focuses on the investigation process and has been produced following requests from law enforcement officers working in the field for a practical tool to aid their work. It is designed to help improve democratic policing practice across the OSCE and to assist law enforcement
The Right to Social Protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina- Concerns on Adequacy and Equality
Publishing date: 2 October 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The present report is a product of studies and assessments undertaken by the OSCE Mission to BiH on the social protection system. The report represents an overview of the system and highlights areas of concern regarding inadequacies and inequalities within it.
Handbook for Victims of Domestic Violence
Publishing date: 2 October 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Death Penalty in the OSCE Area: Background Paper 2013
Publishing date: 2 October 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Death Penalty in the OSCE Area: Background Paper 2013 is intended to provide a concise update to highlight changes in the status of the death penalty in OSCE participating States and to promote constructive discussion of this issue. It covers the period from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013.
Investigation Manual for War Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 13 October 2013
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This manual is intended to provide an introduction to the broad areas of knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to conduct field investigations into war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. It is aimed at prosecutors, investigators and other investigation staff; all those whose duties bring them into contact with criminal investigations of this nature.
Freedom of Religion or Belief in the Kyrgyz Republic: An Overview
Publishing date: 20 September 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This research paper contains articles regarding the current situation with respect to religion and religious freedom in Kyrgyzstan. The authors concentrated their attention on issues of compliance with the right to practice religion in Kyrgyzstan. Materials in the paper disclose relationships established between religious organizations and governmental institutions and issues of interfaith relations; there is also a brief overview of the history of religion in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. The publication is directed to a wide range of professionals, human rights and religious organizations.
Guidelines on Human Rights Education for Health Workers
Publishing date: 25 September 2013
Collections: ODIHR Publications
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Education
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
These guidelines present approaches to be adopted when planning or implementing human rights education for health workers.
Guidelines on Human Rights Education for Human Rights Activists
Publishing date: 25 September 2013
Collections: ODIHR Publications
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Education
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
These guidelines present approaches to be adopted when planning or implementing education programmes for human rights activists.
Report on conditions in Albanian prisons and recommendations for reform
Publishing date: 6 September 2013
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Prepared by the OSCE Presence in Albania