Publications
Gender and diversity analysis of COVID-SARS-19 impact
Publishing date: 5 March 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Gender equality, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Analysis explores the multidimensional approach and complexity of the introduced measures during the pandemic on gender and diversity in North Macedonia. The first chapter provides an overview of the gender analysis of measures adopted by the Government from human rights perspective, while the second chapter focuses on the participation of women and men in the labor market, violence against women, participation of women and men in decision-making in the COVID-19 response, etc. The third chapter presents and analyses the gender gaps created by COVID-19 response, while the final chapter includes proposals for measures to be taken in the post-COVID-19 period. The Analysis was developed by the OSCE Mission to Skopje in partnership with the Centre for Research and Policy Making (CRPM) and the CSOs Radar, Polio Plus, Rural Coalition, and the National Network to End Violence against Women and Domestic Violence.
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.
Report Hate Crimes
Publishing date: 4 March 2021
Collections: Hate crimes related documents and publications
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
It is important to now what is a hate crime. When a hate crime is committed, one or more perpetrators target the victim, which can be one or more people or property, because of a protected aspect of the victim's identity, such as religion or ethnicity, race, sexual orientation or disability. Similarly, a hate incident is an act of hostility motivated by prejudice or bias that does not necessarily reach the threshold of a criminal offence, or the criminal nature of which is yet to be determined. A hate crime is any crime where the perpetrator is driven by prejudice or bias. Criminal offence + bias motive = hate crime
GAP analysis – possibilities of economic empowerment by applying sustainable business models following the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Serbia
Publishing date: 25 February 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
‘The GAP analysis – possibilities of economic empowerment by applying sustainable business models following the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Serbia’, is intended to assist policy makers and businesses to make informed decisions about transitioning to circular economy. The publication maps potential entry points for circular initiatives, based on the findings of a survey, conducted among 80 companies across the country. The GAP analysis contains an Action plan aimed at building a resilient economy by introducing regulatory, promotional, economic and institutional changes. The publication is available in Serbian language.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Influence on Freedom of Expression, Media Perspectives and Regulatory Trends
Publishing date: 25 February 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Influence on Freedom of Expression, Media Perspectives and Regulatory Trends is the study on AI and its impact on freedom of expression in Serbia which could be useful contribution for future discussions and policy deliberations. The publication is available in Serbian language.
2020 Trends and observations from the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
Publishing date: 28 January 2021
Content type: Poster
Where we are: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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Gender Policy in Legal Documents: Part 1
Publishing date: 8 February 2021
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication focuses on the issues of legal support for the development and implementation of state policy in the field of equal rights and opportunities for women and men in Ukraine. Such issues as elaboration of legislation, ways to introduce state gender policy are covered; the general
Methodological Guide “Conflict Management in Communities in the Decentralization Process”
Publishing date: 23 February 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Methodological Guide “ Conflict Management in Communities in the Decentralization Process ” demonstrates the authors’ model of conflict management in communities based on a systemic approach to conflict resolution. The proposed model of conflict management was tested in amalgamated communities in
Guidebook on Main Rights of Military Personnel
Publishing date: 20 February 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Arms control, Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Guidebook was developed in 2020 within the project " Strengthening Democratic Control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces " in co-operation with the Department of Social and Humanitarian Support of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and with the support of the Secretariat of the Verkhovna
Guidebook on Gender Integration in the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Publishing date: 20 February 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Arms control, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Guidebook on Gender Integration in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, developed in 2020 within the project " Strengthening Democratic Control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces ", is intended for senior officials of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, gender advisers,