Publications

This is a quick reference book containing practical information about the problem of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in criminal justice facilities. It proposes various safeguards to prevent and respond to such violence.

This publication explains gender equality in political life in terms of access, voice and transformation and provides guidance on how to conduct a national assessment of gender equality in political life and on how to develop a national action plan based on the findings of the assessment.

This factsheet describes how ODIHR works in multiple areas to advance gender equality in political and public life.

This publication offers comprehensive guidance on how to conduct human rights and gender self-assessment in the armed forces to contribute to proper respect for, protection and promotion of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of armed forces personnel.

This publication, intended for gender equality and party development experts from political parties across the OSCE region and beyond, complements ODIHR's online gender audit tool and provides practical guidance on how to conduct gender audits and implement gender action plans.

This guidance provides practical information for OSCE participating States on how to establish and structure National Survivors of Trafficking Advisory Councils (NSTACs).

This guide, which is built around ten key guiding principles, is aimed at national stakeholders who are interested in the meaningful and considerate inclusion of hate crime victims’ voices in policymaking and policy implementation processes.

This factsheet explains the purpose of the special election assessment mission to the 2024 European Parliament Elections.

Strengthening Targeted Assistance and Response Structures for Hate Crime Victims in the OSCE Region (STARS).

As a public authority, the election administration should be representative of the wider society. Within its structure, there should be no disparity between men and women or a preponderance of one gender at any level, including in senior positions. The EMB has the greatest responsibility for ensuring the inclusive participation of eligible voters in elections.