Publications
Property Rights Monitor
Publishing date: 6 May 2021
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Property Rights Monitor is a bi-annual publication of the observations of OSCE field monitoring Kosovo wide and aims to provide an overview of the situation in the field of property and housing rights of non-majority community members and displaced persons.
Factsheet on the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publishing date: 3 May 2021
Collections: Publications
Content type: Factsheet
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Information about the mandate and the activities of the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities.
OSCE-UNODC Training Programme on Counter Terrorism Financing
Publishing date: 31 March 2021
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Countering terrorism
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Municipal Community Safety Councils (MCSCs) 2020
Publishing date: 23 March 2021
Collections: Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of Communities’ Rights - Information Sheets
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This info sheet includes information about the Municipal Community Safety Councils (MCSCs)
Gender-Based Hate Crime
Publishing date: 10 March 2021
Collections: Hate Crime Factsheets
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Gender-based hate crimes are a consequence of gender inequalities and disproportionately affect women, as well as anyone perceived as not complying with prevailing gender norms. Gender-based hate crimes often seek to intimidate and suppress ways of life or expressions of identity that are perceived as not complying with traditional gender norms. They have a significant, long-lasting impact on the victims, and undermine security and social cohesion by perpetuating gender inequalities. The existence of such crimes also underscores wider trends of intolerance towards other groups. Everyone has a role to play in countering this and all forms of intolerance.
Compendium on Human Rights of Armed Forces Personnel: Ombuds institutions
Publishing date: 4 March 2021
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
Ombuds institutions provide independent oversight of the armed forces by handling complaints, conducting investigations, issuing reports and developing recommendations. Their fundamental purpose is to protect the rights and well-being of armed forces personnel and in this way improve the effectiveness of the military.
Compendium on Human Rights of Armed Forces Personnel: Discipline and military justice
Publishing date: 4 March 2021
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
Armed forces personnel are subject to the same criminal laws as civilians. In many countries, they must also adhere to a separate system of military discipline. Military justice systems are usually set up in order to maintain high standards of discipline necessary for military operations. A system of military discipline separate from the civilian courts is also useful in establishing common legal systems for all personnel, including those deployed abroad.
Compendium on Human Rights of Armed Forces Personnel: The role of commanders and individual accountability
Publishing date: 4 March 2021
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
All commanders play a central role in upholding the rule of law and respect for human rights in the armed forces. A leadership style is needed that builds trust among personnel while ensuring individual accountability. The principle of individual accountability underpins respect for human rights, and promotes responsible behaviour by each member of the armed forces.
Compendium on Human Rights of Armed Forces Personnel: Human rights education
Publishing date: 4 March 2021
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
Human rights education helps service personnel understand their rights and obligations. It also helps to create a positive working environment free from discrimination, intolerance and bias. This is particularly true in countries that have experienced intercommunal conflict or violence, where human rights education can contribute to post-conflict reconciliation and recovery.
Compendium on Human Rights of Armed Forces Personnel: Working conditions and support for veterans
Publishing date: 4 March 2021
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
OSCE participating States have a legal obligation to implement just and favourable working conditions “by all appropriate means” as laid out in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). Good working conditions help prevent accidents, sickness and casualties in the workplace and have a positive impact on work and life in the barracks.