Publications
Compendium on Human Rights of Armed Forces Personnel: International human rights law
Publishing date: 4 March 2021
Content type: Factsheet
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
Human rights are explicitly articulated in international standards that carry very real and meaningful implications for every individual. They include the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights – the bedrock of international human rights law – the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR).
Compendium on Human Rights of Armed Forces Personnel: National laws
Publishing date: 4 March 2021
Content type: Factsheet
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
National laws provide democratic control of the armed forces, and include constitutional provisions, parliamentary oversight and legislation specifying the role of the military and the rights of its personnel.
Compendium on Human Rights of Armed Forces Personnel: Women
Publishing date: 4 March 2021
Content type: Factsheet
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
Women remain significantly underrepresented in the armed forces across the OSCE region. Women’s participation in the military goes beyond the question of representation, and encompasses recruitment, promotion and retention, working conditions, respect for family life, and issues of discrimination and sexual violence. Above all, women’s participation in the armed forces is about full respect for their human rights while appreciating their necessary contribution to the operational demands of a modern-day military.
Compendium on Human Rights of Armed Forces Personnel: How to use the publication
Publishing date: 4 March 2021
Content type: Factsheet
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 compendium is aimed at all those working to promote, protect and ensure effective implementation of the human rights of armed forces members, including military personnel, policymakers, judges, ombuds institutions, professional military associations and non-governmental organizations.
Human Rights of Armed Forces Personnel: Compendium of standards, good practices and recommendations
Publishing date: 4 March 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Compendium 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. It includes many examples and good practices from across the OSCE region that have proven successful. It also contains recommendations which can help participating States ensure that their policies and practices are in full compliance with international human rights standards and OSCE human dimension commitments.
Integrating the Issue of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Detention Monitoring: A Guidance Note for Oversight Mechanisms
Publishing date: 28 January 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: Troika, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is a persistent problem in places of deprivation of liberty. This guidance note is designed to help all detention monitoring mechanisms integrate the issue of SGBV in their ongoing work. The document summarizes the importance of monitoring for SGBV and provides practical suggestions on how to incorporate these considerations into monitoring work without further endangering those at risk.
Handbook on Monitoring Freedom of Peaceful Assembly: Second Edition
Publishing date: 11 December 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
ODIHR handbook on monitoring freedom of peaceful assembly This second edition of the handbook provides a conceptual and methodological framework to guide the independent monitoring of assemblies, based on ODIHR's methodology. It also incorporates key information gathered in the course of
Human Rights and Gender Equality during Public Emergencies
Publishing date: 8 December 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
How Women Are Impacted By Restrictions To Fundamental Freedoms And Human Rights: Observations From The Covid-19 Pandemic
Making sure people with disabilities take part in politics and public life: Easy to understand information
Publishing date: 2 December 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This document is about the best ways to make sure people with disabilities can take part in politics and public life.
Addressing Anti-Semitism in Schools: Training Curricula
Publishing date: 17 November 2020
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Education, Youth, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This brochure presents the four-volume joint publication on "Addressing Anti-Semitism in Schools: Training Curricula”, developed by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and UNESCO. The publication, intended for trainers, aims to assist teachers and school directors in preventing and responding to anti-Semitism. It provides practical guidance on addressing anti-Semitism and countering prejudice in and through education, while promoting human rights, global citizenship education and gender equality. The four volumes are designed for trainers of (1) primary school teachers, (2) secondary school teachers, (3) vocational school teachers and (4) school directors.