Publications
What is ODIHR?
Publishing date: 28 June 2022
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Human rights, Education, Countering terrorism, Gender equality, Migration, Roma and Sinti, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This factsheet provides key information about the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), its mandate and its areas of activity.
Models of Starostas’ Constituencies: Adjustment of Starosta’s Activities through the Community Needs Analysis
Publishing date: 20 June 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The manual describes approaches and criteria used for creating starosta’s constituencies by local self-governance bodies. Four models are proposed for starosta’s constituences: «Starostat», «Starosta’s office», «Office of services», «Combined Starosta’s Office».The publication is based on materials
Legal Status and Responsibilities of Starosta. Manual for Starostas in Starosta’s Constituencies
Publishing date: 20 June 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Manual explains in the Q&A format the legal essence of the starosta’s post in the system of local self-governance, organization of routine activities, basic and additional responsibilities, provision of administrative services, and performance of residency registration by starosta in
The Proceedings of the International Conference “Raising Awareness on Gender Inequalities and Corruption”
Publishing date: 8 March 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Good governance, Gender equality, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Proceedings of the International Conference “Raising Awareness on Gender Inequalities and Corruption,” held on 10 December 2021 in Tirana, Albania. The International Conference was organized by OSCE Presence in Albania, Governance in Economic and Environmental Issues Department.
The Gendered Impact of Corruption in the Albanian Health Care and Tertiary Education Sectors
Publishing date: 8 March 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Good governance, Gender equality, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Preliminary Research “The gendered impact of corruption in the Albanian health care and tertiary education sectors” is commissioned by the OSCE Presence in Albania under the project framework “Consolidated Action against Corruption in Albania” (2020).This preliminary investigation focuses on the gendered impact of corruption in the health care and tertiary education sectors in Albania by approaching the issue through an intersectional perspective recognizing that women are not a unitary category.
Support to Women Entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Publishing date: 28 February 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The analysis focuses on assessing the state of women's entrepreneurship and women's economic empowerment based on OSCE commitment (Ministerial Council, 7 December 2011: DECISION No. 10/11 PROMOTING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN IN THE ECONOMIC SPHERE) and the results of previous OSCE research in this field as well as the results of the analysis of existing support to women entrepreneurs, mapping of new forms of cooperation and recommendations given.The analysis starts from the fact that micro, small and medium enterprises, including those owned by women, are of vital importance for the economic and social development and sustainability of Serbian society. The publication is available in Serbian language only.
Parliamentary Integrity: A Resource for Reformers
Publishing date: 8 February 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
High standards of parliamentary behaviour and ethics are vital to ensure public trust in democratic systems and how they work. They also help foster a culture of public service that favours public interest over private gain.
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.
Informative Brochure on Master of Sciences in “Transitional Justice” Study Programme
Publishing date: 13 October 2021
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Good governance, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Master of Sciences in “Transitional Justice” program at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Tirana is established to consolidate the conduct of research and teaching in the field of transitional justice in Albania. Through a comprehensive and integrated curriculum, the Master’s Programme will address those dimensions that are critical for understanding transitional justice in Albania, with specific reference to the social, political, institutional and legal context in which the transition from the communist past took place to the main actors and to what extent justice has been/can be achieved. The programme will draw lessons from comparisons with other societies transitioning from war-to-peace or authoritarianism-to-democracy.
Principles on Identification for Sustainable Development: Towards the Digital Age (Second Edition)
Publishing date: 26 August 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Building on existing international norms, the Principles were first developed and published in 2017 by a group of organizations committed to supporting the development of identification systems that are inclusive, trusted, accountable, and used to enhance people’s lives and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Given the quickly evolving nature of the identification sector, the original signatories to the Principles committed to revisiting them to incorporate new perspectives and lessons learned. This second edition released in 2021 reflects inputs from this process and broader public consultations.