Publications
Nitric Acid. Safety Rules in Emergencies
Publishing date: 20 April 2022
Collections: Chemical Threats: Safety Basics - Print Materials
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Nitric acid is one of the most important products of the chemical industry. It is produced in very large quantities and is widely used both in non-ferrous metallurgy and for the production of nitrogen fertilizers, plastics, organic dyes and medicinal substances. In the case of uncontrolled release, the substance poses a major threat to human health and life.
Hate Crime Victim Support: Policy Brief
Publishing date: 22 April 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Hate Crime Victim Support: Policy Brief Hate Crime Victim Support: Policy Brief This policy brief condenses the knowledge and key findings of the Enhancing Stakeholder Awareness and Resources for Hate Crime Victim Support (EStAR) project implemented by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions
Sexual extortion as an act of corruption: Legal and institutional response
Publishing date: 19 April 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This analytical report presents findings from the conducted comparative analysis of the existing national legislation, international legal framework and semi-structured interviews and focus groups. Recommendations contained in this report pertain to regulation of sexual extortion as a form of corruption in the Criminal Code, Law on Prevention of Corruption and Conflict of Interests and in the Law on Prevention and Protection of Women from Violence and Domestic Violence. Incrimination of sexual extortion in the national legislation would make North Macedonia among the few countries in the OSCE region to have legislatively recognized and institutionalized gendered forms of corruption, leading to reducing its impact on women.
Chlorine. Safety Rules in Emergencies
Publishing date: 15 April 2022
Collections: Chemical Threats: Safety Basics - Print Materials
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Modern industry and utilities use chlorine extensively, notably as disinfectant, but also in production of paints and pharmaceuticals. In case of a spillage, it poses a significant threat to human health and life.
Mercury. Safety Rules in Emergencies
Publishing date: 15 April 2022
Collections: Chemical Threats: Safety Basics - Print Materials
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Mercury is widely used in medicine, electrical appliances and metallurgy. However, mercury vapor is extremely harmful to all life forms.
Ammonia. Safety Rules in Emergencies
Publishing date: 15 April 2022
Collections: Chemical Threats: Safety Basics - Print Materials
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Disaster risk reduction, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Ammonia is one of the most frequently used agents in the modern chemical industry, it can be used to produce fertilizers, but also you can find it in facilities where there’s a need to store significant amounts of refrigerated food. In case of a spillage, it poses a significant threat to human health and life.
Chemical Incidents. Leaflet on Risks and Safety Measures
Publishing date: 15 April 2022
Collections: Chemical Threats: Safety Basics - Print Materials
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The concept of countering chemical threats is highly relevant for Ukraine, which has a large number of high-risk chemical facilities. Potential risks are significantly higher today, when plants, enterprises and storehouses can be targeted or even accidentally damaged during hostilities. A resulting spillage (release) of hazardous chemicals poses a threat to human health, life, and to the environment. This leaflet produced by the OSCE projects in Ukraine provides a number of practical tips that will help civilians to recognize chemical threat, take safety measures and provide first aid in case of poisoning.
Quality Specialist Support Services for Hate Crime Victims: Training Course
Publishing date: 5 April 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Hate crime is a manifestation of discrimination and intolerance that has a profound impact on victims, communities and societies. Victims of hate crimes require specialist services to support them in their recovery from these crimes, to enable them to effectively participate in the criminal justice process and to regain a sense of agency. This support includes practical help, emotional and psychosocial support, and advice relating to legal and financial issues, as well as community work. Such specialist support is tailored specifically to each individual who is a victim of or a witness to a hate crime, has experienced a hate incident or is affected by a hate crime committed against someone else.
Guidebook for Local Ombudspersons
Publishing date: 30 March 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication is aimed at helping ombudspersons to use effective and credible approaches in their everyday work, in promoting fairness, equality, clarity and innovation, as well as in protection of human rights. It offers recommendations to ombudspersons in their efforts to ensure that their institution is well regarded within the local and peer communities, such as the Association of Ombudspersons in Serbia, but also within other independent institutions in the country, as well as other regional and international independent institutions and organizations they co-operate with. Due to the important oversight role of ombudspersons, as independent institutions, the OSCE Mission to Serbia supports the Association of Ombudspersons in Serbia (AOS) in its efforts to help local ombudspersons in fulfilling their mandate of setting the standards in the work of democratic institutions and through continuous protection of the rights of citizens. The publication is available in Serbian language.
Democracy and Human Rights in the OSCE: The ODIHR Annual Report 2021
Publishing date: 23 March 2022
Collections: ODIHR Annual Reports
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe