Publications
Special report: protection of the rights of national minorities in the Republic of Armenia
Publishing date: 21 December 2011
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A special report on the protection of the rights of national minorities in the Republic of Armenia. This document is not available in English language.
Assessment of municipal responses to informal settlements in Kosovo
Publishing date: 15 December 2011
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report examines the approach taken by municipal institutions to address the phenomenon of informal settlements in Kosovo. It documents progress made as well as some shortcomings that continue to affect the rights to adequate housing and participation while also offering some recommendations on how to address these shortcomings.
Handbook on human rights for children: manual for teachers and trainers
Publishing date: 20 December 2011
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Human rights, Education, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The handbook provides an in-depth analysis of ten fundamental human rights, such as the right to life, right to fair and equal treatment, the right to liberty and security of person and others. The book highlights the origin of those rights and history of their evolution, it explains their meaning and presents an overview of liability for violations. The handbook uses interactive methods to meet the needs of primary (6-12 years) and secondary (13-18 years) school children. Special attention is paid to practical exercises designed to help children understand the nature of human rights in practice. The publication is aimed at teachers, professors, lawyers and all those interested in human rights seeking to raise awareness of human rights among children, and is not available in English.
Handbook on human rights for children: manual for teachers and trainers. Additional materials
Publishing date: 20 December 2011
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Human rights, Education
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Selection of visual materials to help introduce the meaning of fundamental human rights to junior audiences. The Publication is a supplement to “Handbook on human rights for children: manual for teachers and trainers”. Not available in English.
Handbook on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Armed Forces Personnel
Publishing date: 12 December 2011
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This handbook presents an overview of legislation, policies, and mechanisms for ensuring the protection and enforcement of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of armed forces personnel. While recognizing that no single model can apply equally to every individual country, the handbook presents examples from across the OSCE region of practices that have proved successful.
Interpretations of Armenian Cassation Court decisions
Publishing date: 11 October 2011
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication designed by the Association of Judges in partnership with the Cassation Court with the support from the OSCE Office in Yerevan comprises legal reviews, analysis, and interpretations of selected decisions of the Armenian Cassation Court. It provides a detailed analysis of 30 decisions on most controversial criminal cases relating to human rights issues. Not available in English.
The Kosovo Croats of Viti/Vitina Municipality: A Vulnerable Community
Publishing date: 10 October 2011
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Policing, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report examines the situation of the Kosovo Croat community in Viti/Vitina municipality. It documents violations of property rights, a precarious socio-economic situation, persistent security concerns and a lack of participation in public affairs.
Security and Human Rights
Publishing date: 1 October 2011
Collections: Publications
Content type: Periodical / journal / magazine
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Volume 22 – 2011 – No. 3 Special Issue with a tribute to Max van der Stoel.
The Death Penalty in the OSCE Area: Background Paper 2011
Publishing date: 28 September 2011
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
This paper is intended to provide a concise update to highlight changes in the status of the death penalty in OSCE participating States since the previous publication and to promote constructive discussion of this issue. It covers the period from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011.
Manual for the employment of persons with disabilities
Publishing date: 20 October 2011
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Economic activities, Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The purpose of this guide is to address general problems of unemployment, lack of adequate support and education programs as well as obstacles in the working environment that lead persons with disabilities into a difficult situation in terms of finding and keeping a job. This guide is not available in English.