Publications
Model Guidance on Sensitive and Respectful Treatment of Hate Crime Victims in the Criminal Justice System
Publishing date: 4 October 2021
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 document provides key guidance to law enforcement and criminal justice professionals to aid them in positively and effectively ensuring the sensitive and respectful treatment of hate crime victims within the criminal justice system. The publication provides recommendations to enhance the
Report on Gender-based violence against women politicians in Serbia
Publishing date: 1 October 2021
Content type: Study / report
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The purpose of the report,commissioned by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), was to identify patterns of structural, cultural and direct violence against women in politics, backed by personal experience of respondents, to analyze public and media discourse relating to women politicians and provide factual basis for further analyses and action in addressing violence against women in politics. The OSCE Mission to Serbia supported publishing of the report.
Racist and Xenophobic Hate Crime
Publishing date: 24 August 2021
Collections: Hate Crime Factsheets
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
Hate crimes motivated by racism and xenophobia can take a range of forms, targeting people from diverse groups across the OSCE region. While some communities are particularly vulnerable, any ethnic or racial group can be the target of racism.
Principles on Identification for Sustainable Development: Towards the Digital Age (Second Edition)
Publishing date: 26 August 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Building on existing international norms, the Principles were first developed and published in 2017 by a group of organizations committed to supporting the development of identification systems that are inclusive, trusted, accountable, and used to enhance people’s lives and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Given the quickly evolving nature of the identification sector, the original signatories to the Principles committed to revisiting them to incorporate new perspectives and lessons learned. This second edition released in 2021 reflects inputs from this process and broader public consultations.
Gender responsive short-term visa policies: Overview of practices in the OSCE region and recommendations for improvement
Publishing date: 24 August 2021
Collections: Archive of migration-related resources
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Migration
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Report from online meeting on 30 June 2021.
Ensuring Inclusion of Victims and Survivors' Voices in All Anti-Trafficking Efforts: Event Flyer
Publishing date: 21 July 2021
Content type: Poster
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
National Referral Mechanisms: Joining Efforts to Protect the Rights of Trafficked Persons
Publishing date: 30 July 2021
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This factsheet summarises the second edition of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Handbook “National Referral Mechanisms- Joining Efforts to Protect the Rights of Trafficked Persons”.
Protecting Human Rights in Prisons while Preventing Radicalization Leading to Terrorism or Violence: A Guide for Detention Monitors
Publishing date: 15 July 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Countering terrorism
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Preventing and countering violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism (VERLT) is an area of increasing focus at the international, regional and national levels. This also applies to the prison context, due to fears that prisons may represent breeding grounds for VERLT. Such concerns are heightened after terrorist attacks perpetrated by individuals who appear to have radicalized towards violence while imprisoned.
Guide on Law Enforcement Equipment Most Commonly Used in the Policing of Assemblies
Publishing date: 2 July 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
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 guide, developed jointly by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and Omega Research Foundation, seeks to share some of the technical knowledge monitors need to accurately and independently document the presence and manner of the use of law enforcement equipment during public assemblies.
Gender Adviser Course in Ukraine: Event brochure
Publishing date: 9 June 2021
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe