Publications
Support to Elections in the Western Balkans (2017-2020)
Publishing date: 7 June 2018
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In June 2017, ODIHR started a new project to support the follow-up of electoral recommendations in the Western Balkans. This three-year project supports election-management bodies and related institutions in the region in their efforts to follow up on election observation recommendations in areas
Guidelines for Public Security Providers in Elections
Publishing date: 12 September 2017
Collections: Election handbooks
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
These guidelines are intended as a reference document for the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) to observe and assess the framework for and conduct of public security providers over the course of an election. They may also benefit other organizations engaged in election observation seeking guidance on how to assess these issues. In addition, these guidelines may serve as a reference for the authorities, including those who legislate on electoral security and for public security providers in the context of an election.
Handbook on Observing and Promoting the Electoral Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Publishing date: 12 September 2017
Collections: Election handbooks
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
While the participation of persons with disabilities has already long been included in the general ODIHR election observation methodology, this handbook aims to establish a more systematic and comprehensive approach to this important topic. It provides information and a framework to assist ODIHR observers in assessing the participation of persons with disabilities, as part of the overall observation of an electoral process. The handbook may also be useful to a wider audience interested in the topic, including electoral management bodies, political parties, civil society organizations (CSOs) and international organizations. This resource has been developed on the basis of extra-budgetary contributions by OSCE participating States, as part of ODIHR’s continued efforts to improve its election observation methodology and to further increase the professionalism of those involved in the Office’s observation activities.
Poster for Parliamentary Elections 2016
Publishing date: 2 February 2017
Content type: Poster
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Mission supported the State Election Commission in the development of the first voter education activities. Not available in English.
Brochure for Parliamentary Elections 2016
Publishing date: 2 February 2017
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Mission supported the State Election Commission in the development of the first voter education activities. Not available in English.
Training Manual for Polling Boards
Publishing date: 2 February 2017
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The goal of this Manual is to inform in detail on voting procedures, from preparations for Election Day to the closing of polling centre, including counting procedures, packing and transport of electoral material, to its handover to the Municipal Election Commission.
OSCE/ODIHR observation of the 2016 United States general elections
Publishing date: 4 October 2016
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Handbook on the Follow-up of Electoral Recommendations
Publishing date: 6 June 2016
Collections: Election handbooks
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This handbook sets out ODIHR’s approach and practices in assisting participating States in the follow-up of electoral recommendations. While ODIHR has conducted follow-up activities for several years, this handbook aims to establish a more systematic approach that provides clarity and consistency and promotes greater attention to the implementation of recommendations. It has been developed on the basis of generous extra-budgetary contributions as part of ODIHR’s continued effort to improve its methodology and to increase professionalism in election observation activities. The handbook is primarily intended for actors in OSCE participating States addressing ODIHR’s electoral recommendations, but it will also be of use to those following up on recommendations outside the OSCE region.
Factsheet: ODIHR in Ukraine
Publishing date: 11 September 2015
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections, Roma and Sinti, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Electoral Code of the Republic of Albania
Publishing date: 22 May 2015
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe