Publications
Introduction to Violence against Women in Politics — Tool 1
Publishing date: 27 November 2022
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
Tool 1- the INTRODUCTION- defines violence against women in politics and describes solutions for effective prevention, protection of victims, the prosecution of perpetrators and coordination of policies.
Support and Encouragement for Women in Politics- Tool 5
Publishing date: 27 November 2022
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
Tool 5- for Women in Politics- is a guide for women affected directly or indirectly by such violence about how to seek protection, remedy and support.
The Role of Civil Society and Women's Movements- Tool 4
Publishing date: 27 November 2022
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
Tool 4- for Civil Society- explores the role that civil society and women’s movements can play in combating violence against women in politics.
Addressing Violence against Women in Political Parties- Tool 3
Publishing date: 27 November 2022
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
Tool 3- for Political Parties- assists political parties in taking internal steps to tackle violence against women within their structures.
Addressing Violence against Women in Parliaments- Tool 2
Publishing date: 27 November 2022
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
Tool 2- for Parliaments provides data and examples of promising practices to guide parliaments towards measures which address violence against women in parliaments and beyond.
Hate Crime Laws: A Practical Guide. Revised Edition
Publishing date: 23 September 2022
Collections: Guides Related to Hate Crime
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 purpose of this Guide is to provide OSCE participating States with benchmarks for drafting hate crime legislation within a simple, clear and accessible document. While good practices are highlighted and risks identified, a prescriptive approach has been avoided. Hate crimes are specific to their social context, and legislation must recognize this. The Guide assists states wishing either to enact new legislation or to review and improve their current legislation by setting out the major questions to be addressed by legislators; giving examples of drafting choices made by different states; commenting on the implications of different approaches; making recommendations concerning specific aspects of hate crime law, and offering a list of further resources to supplement the information provided.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly
Publishing date: 16 September 2022
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 report explores the nature, scope and scale of the restrictions that have been imposed on the right to freedom of peaceful assembly in OSCE participating States and analyses them in light of the established standards related to the right to peacefully assemble. These have been developed and refined over many years by bodies such the United Nations, ODIHR and the Council of Europe through the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights.
Strengthening the Resilience of National Human Rights Institutions Guidance Tool
Publishing date: 26 August 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This organizational resilience Guidance Tool is designed to be used by leaders and staff of national human rights institutions (NHRIs). Drawing on the experience of NHRIs around the world, it aims to help NHRIs build and maintain long-term resilience and to respond to threats. Part I examines the importance of organizational resilience and provides advice on the areas NHRIs can focus on to strengthen the resiliency of their institutions. Part II discusses crisis management for NHRIs under threat and suggests some practical ways of responding to pressure and attacks.
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Armed Conflict
Publishing date: 19 August 2022
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
This factsheet explains the unique characteristics of SGBV committed during armed conflict, the applicable international law, and gives an overview of international and domestic efforts to hold perpetrators accountable.
Addressing Sexual Violence in the Armed Forces: A Practical Guide
Publishing date: 18 August 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication seeks to provide guidance to military commanders and policymakers within ministries of defence and general staff of the armed forces on a trauma-informed and human rights-compliant response to sexual assault. It intends to unpack some of the prevailing myths surrounding sexual assault within the military and how these hinder effective reporting and, thus, the ability of military systems to address sexual violence. This guide also highlights key considerations necessary for establishing trauma-informed policy and response within the military.