Publications
EvalNews Edition 21- Learning from Working During the COVID‐19 Pandemic
Publishing date: 8 December 2021
Collections: OSCEval News
Content type: Periodical / journal / magazine
Where we are: Office of Internal Oversight
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This edition of OSCEval News is dedicated to 'Learning from Working During the COVID-19 Pandemic'. This review covers the period March 2020- June 2021 and was conducted by the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) to assess to what extent the COVID-19 pandemic had affected project implementation in the OSCE, while identifying lessons learned related to organizational adaptability and resilience.
IN BRIEF- Applying gender-sensitive approaches in combating trafficking in human beings
Publishing date: 8 December 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This document is a brief summary of the Occasional Paper N. 10 Applying Gender-Sensitive Approaches in Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, based on findings from a multi-method research project, including surveys, interviews, and expert group meetings with participants from more than half of the OSCE participating States. By bringing together the voices of survivors, anti-trafficking experts, service providers, and law enforcement, this document offers a comprehensive account of gender aspects in trafficking in human beings. It also provides a basis for discussion about possible ways to apply gender-sensitive approaches to combating trafficking in human beings. The report, therefore, explores a number of gender-related aspects that are often not addressed in existing strategies in terms of prevention, protection, and prosecution.
Best Practice Guide on National Procedures for Stockpile Management, Security and Destruction of Man-portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)
Publishing date: 9 December 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, Resources
What we do: Arms control
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This best practice guide was originally drafted and developed as Annex C – Man-portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) to the Best Practice Guide on National Procedures for Stockpile Management, Security and Destruction by the governments of the United States of America, Germany, Canada, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Russian Federation, Sweden and Turkey. This revision establishes a stand-alone, best practice guideline on National Procedures for Stockpile Management, Security and Destruction of Man-portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS), drafted by the government of the United States of America with review and recommendations submitted from Germany, United Kingdom, Russian Federation, Switzerland and OSCE Field Offices.
Claudia Ditel Essay- OSCE-IFSH Essay Competition
Publishing date: 8 December 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, Troika
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Realizing Gender Equality in Parliament: A Guide for Parliaments in the OSCE Region
Publishing date: 6 December 2021
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
This practical guide is intended to support the full range of parliamentary actors — from parliamentary leadership teams, members of parliament, and political and parliamentary staff, to parliamentary practitioners and civil society organizations dealing with gender equality issues — in transforming these institutions into gender-sensitive parliaments.
Diagnostic Tool for Assessing National Hate Crime Victim Support Systems
Publishing date: 2 December 2021
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
The Diagnostic Tool is a practical tool for assessing shortcomings and strengths in national hate crime victim support structures and services. The primary purpose of the Tool is to enable hate crime victim support practitioners, officials, activists and policymakers to identify areas in their national systems that require improvement to enhance protection and support for victims of hate crime.
Compendium: Practices on Structural Frameworks for Individual Needs Assessment (INA) of Hate Crime Victims and Referrals
Publishing date: 30 November 2021
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
The objective of this compendium is to illustrate the main features of an effective individual needs assessment (INA) of hate crime victims, using existing practices and initiatives that have been developed in relation to different aspects of INAs in countries covered by ODIHR's EStAR project. The publication shows that a more robust approach to developing an INA as an essential post-victimization tool is necessary, and that greater recognition is required of the importance and utility of this tool in securing victims’ rights and enabling their access to relevant services to address needs.
Survey on public perceptions and confidence in election management bodies in Montenegro
Publishing date: 26 November 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In order to monitor and improve the work of all electoral bodies in Montenegro, especially the State Election Commission, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro conducted a public opinion poll on public perceptions and public confidence in electoral bodies in Montenegro.
July – September 2021 Trends and observations from the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
Publishing date: 17 November 2021
Content type: Poster
Where we are: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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Guide for Social Service Officers in Assisting Victims of Domestic Violence
Publishing date: 26 November 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The objective of the “Guide for Social Service Officers in Assisting Victims of Domestic Violence” is to assist social service providers in treating victims and survivors of domestic violence with a victim-centered approach. Social service providers identify incidents of domestic violence, assist the victims and survivors in coping and recovering from the trauma they have experienced, explain the options available to victims and survivors so that they can make an informed decision about what next steps to take. The guide is drafted based on international and domestic standards and policies on prevention of domestic violence.