Publications
Requesting Legislative Assistance from ODIHR
Publishing date: 20 December 2018
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
As part of its wider mandate to assist OSCE participating States in implementing OSCE commitments, ODIHR reviews, upon request, individual pieces of draft and existing legislation to assess their compliance with OSCE human dimension commitments and international human rights standards. ODIHR legal reviews also include examples of good practices from other OSCE participating States and provides concrete recommendations for improvement. In certain circumstances, ODIHR prepares reviews jointly with other OSCE structures and international organizations, notably the Council of Europe’s Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission).
Gender Equality through the Prohibition of Discrimination in the Light of the Case-law of the European Court of Human Rights
Publishing date: 28 December 2018
Collections: Publications on human rights protection within “Safeguarding Human Rights through Courts” Project
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The materials are designed in the form of an interactive training on gender equality for judges with due regard to the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights and best international standards in judicial education. The publication was prepared within the Project "Safeguarding Human
Methodological Guidelines on State-Funded Social Services Provided by NGOs
Publishing date: 28 December 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication is a compilation of national and international legislation related to state-funded social services provided by NGOs, including such mechanism as social procurement. The guidelines also lists national minimum social standards set by the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine as well
Roma On The Margins- A History of Persecution, Discrimination and Exclusion
Publishing date: 1 December 2018
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A Brief History of Roma Discrimination in Europe, photobook
Communities Access to Pre-University Education in Kosovo
Publishing date: 17 December 2018
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Education
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report on “Communities’ Access to Education” assesses pre-university education for non-majority communities in Kosovo. Specifically, the report addresses the availability of education in a chosen official or community language, textbooks and sufficient qualified teachers and staff, community-specific subjects, funding for scholarships and transportation, and opportunities for interaction between students from different communities.
National Platform for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization That Leads to Terrorism
Publishing date: 17 December 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Countering terrorism
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Platform was developed by the Montenegrin Ministry of the Interior and the Center for Democratic Transition (CDT) with the support of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro. Under the slogan “Together against Violent Extremism”, this Platform should bring together the representatives of relevant national institutions, local authorities, media, political parties, NGOs, religious communities, academic community and individuals who can contribute to P/C VERLT.
Third Status Report: Implementation of the Action Plan on Improving the Situation of Roma and Sinti within the OSCE Area
Publishing date: 11 December 2018
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Roma and Sinti
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
For 20 years, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has been tasked by participating States to promote “full integration of Roma and Sinti communities into the societies they live in, while preserving their identity” (1998 OSCE Oslo Ministerial Decision). This year marks the 15th anniversary of the “OSCE Action Plan on Improving the Situation of Roma and Sinti in the OSCE Area”. The primary objective of the Action Plan is “to reinforce the efforts of the participating States and relevant OSCE institutions and structures aimed at ensuring that Roma and Sinti people are able to play a full and equal part in our societies, and at eradicating discrimination against them.”
25 Years Anniversary of the HCNM photo booklet
Publishing date: 22 November 2018
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This year, the HCNM turns 25. What have we accomplished during the last quarter of a century? And what are our priorities and goals today? This photo book includes previously unpublished archive pictures and will guide you through the HCNM’s impressive legacy and diverse activities. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that people and communities live together in harmony, mutual respect and peace.
Guidelines on General principles regarding non-punishment provision for victims of trafficking in human beings (THB)
Publishing date: 12 December 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The national guidelines on the general principles regarding non-punishment provision of victims of trafficking in human beings encompasses a set of measures and activities to be taken by police officers, state prosecutors and judges to act on the special urgency in order to respond duly by focusing on the protection of the victims' human rights.
The Critical Role of Civil Society in Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
Publishing date: 4 December 2018
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
Arguing that the inclusion of civil society is essential for the implementation of any viable strategy to combat human trafficking, this publication can serve as an additional tool to assist the OSCE participating States strengthen their responses to trafficking in human beings, especially in the area of partnerships as a fundamental component of an effective anti-trafficking system.