Publications
Assessment of Natural Capital- A manual for municipalities [Albanian only]
Publishing date: 21 May 2024
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities, Good governance, Environmental good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Published by the OSCE Presence in Albania, based on the detailed methodology developed by the Presence for the evaluation of the natural capital. This manual aims to offer a detailed analysis for the assessment of natural capital in the municipalities of Albania. The manual provides three main steps for the assessment of the natural capital, focusing on the identification of a register of natural assets, the categorization of its quality and quantity, and a monetary assessment of the services provided by the natural capital.
Assessment of Social Housing and Housing Construction in Kosovo 2018-2023
Publishing date: 16 May 2024
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In this report the OSCE Mission in Kosovo provides an assessment of the compliance of Kosovo institutions with their legal obligations to provide adequate housing and evaluates efforts to provide housing to vulnerable communities.
Strengthening Georgia’s capacities to counter money laundering through the use of virtual assets
Publishing date: 15 May 2024
Content type: Factsheet
What we do: Economic activities, Cyber/ICT Security, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for combating Trafficking in Human Beings 2023 Report Update
Publishing date: 14 May 2024
Content type: Annual 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 Report Update provides a short overview of the core values and unique methodology of the OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, a recap of its projects and activities in 2023, and a preview of priority areas for 2024.
Factsheet: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publishing date: 14 May 2024
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo works to improve the protection of human and community rights, good governance and public safety standards in Kosovo. The Mission, established in 1999, is the largest field operation in the OSCE.
Invisible victims: The nexus between disabilities and trafficking in human beings
Publishing date: 7 May 2024
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 paper provides an overview of the existing links between disability and trafficking in human beings, how persons living with disability are affected by trafficking, and to what extent legal standards, policy frameworks, and anti-trafficking measures integrate concerns associated with disabilities. This analysis is approached from four distinct perspectives: disability as an enhanced vulnerability factor that traffickers target; disability as a feature of exploitation; disability as a result of trafficking and exploitation; and disability of trafficking survivors as a factor in accessing justice, protection, employment, health, and rehabilitation services. Finally, the paper presents a series of recommendations and potential strategies aimed at elevating awareness and prioritizing the disability dimension within efforts to combat human trafficking.
Toolkit for Start-ups (in Albanian only)
Publishing date: 7 May 2024
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania, Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
What we do: Economic activities, Cyber/ICT Security, Education, Good governance, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Toolkit is a practical document for start-ups with valuable information into their establishment, incorporation and activity in accordance with the applicable legislation in Albania.
Election Administration Gender Audits – a toolkit
Publishing date: 24 April 2024
Collections: Election handbooks
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
As a public authority, the election administration should be representative of the wider society. Within its structure, there should be no disparity between men and women or a preponderance of one gender at any level, including in senior positions. The EMB has the greatest responsibility for ensuring the inclusive participation of eligible voters in elections.
Comprehensive Support for Hate Crime Victims
Publishing date: 23 April 2024
Content type: Factsheet
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
Strengthening Targeted Assistance and Response Structures for Hate Crime Victims in the OSCE Region (STARS).
Sentencing in cases of illegal possession of weapons
Publishing date: 15 April 2024
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report provides an analysis of data from cases of illegal possession of weapons collected by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo trial monitoring programme from December 2020 to August 2023 and assesses court sentencing practices for compliance with fair trial and international human rights standards, with a particular focus on fair and consistent sentencing.