Publications
Lessons learned for the OSCE from its engagement in Ukraine
Publishing date: 17 June 2015
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: Networks
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Panel of Eminent Persons on European Security as a Common Project
Interim Report and Recommendations of the Panel of Eminent Persons on European Security as a Common Project
Changing Migration Patterns and Migration Governance in the Mediterranean Region
Publishing date: 9 February 2015
Collections: Publications by the New-Med Track II Network
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: The New-Med Track II Network
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Migration
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This reports has been published following the seminar “Changing Migration Patterns and Migration Governance in the Mediterranean Region” was convened at the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) in Rome on 18 December 2014, with the aims of discussing first drafts of selected papers for the New-Med series on migration with the local civil society and policy community and of brainstorming ideas for further activities. As an OSCE-related network, New-Med stands ready to offer its expertise to OSCE initiatives in the field of migration in 2015.
The Max van der Stoel Award 2014 Programme and 2011 Commemoration
Publishing date: 2 October 2014
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Proceedings and winners of the Max van der Stoel Award ceremonies of 2011 and 2014. The Max van der Stoel Award Commemorative Award 2014 Programme and 2011 Commemoration provides an overview of the award ceremony. It features the winners of the award in 2011, the Nansen Dialogue Centre Skopje, and in 2014, Spravedlivost (a human rights NGO from southern Kyrgyzstan) and their activities to improve the position of national minorities in their respective OSCE participating States.
Commemorative Study: 20 Years of OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security
Publishing date: 3 November 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Forum for Security Co-operation
What we do: Arms control, Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This commemorative study is about history, development, achievements and outreach of the Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security – the OSCE’s key document for the democratic control of the armed and security forces. The purpose of the study is to raise awareness of the Code and improve its implementation and outreach. It is intended for the general public including the media, NGOs, and in particular parliamentarians, practitioners, experts and academics dealing with the Code in all its aspects.
Mediation and Dialogue Facilitation in the OSCE
Publishing date: 13 November 2014
Collections: OSCE documents and publications on mediation
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The purpose of this Reference Guide is to provide recommendations surrounding the eight fundamental principles of the UN Guidance for Effective Mediation as they pertain to the OSCE context. It intends to offer practical guidance for OSCE representatives who are directly involved in designing, implementing, and evaluating mediation and dialogue facilitation engagements in the field.
Analysis of the Reporting on Human Rights of Armed Forces Personnel under the 2014 Information Exchange on the Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security
Publishing date: 29 October 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: Forum for Security Co-operation, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Arms control, Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report is structured in four main parts. The first part outlines the methodology and approach taken for this study. The second part details the analysis and main findings in the obligatory reports of participating States, while part three comments briefly on findings in the voluntary reports on Women, Peace and Security. Part four covers the recommendations on the current reporting, as well as recommendations on the Questionnaire and the Reference Guide should there be a decision to revise these documents in the future.
Threat perceptions in the OSCE area
Publishing date: 29 April 2014
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: Networks
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: OSCE Network of Think Tanks and Academic Institutions
The results of the first research project by the OSCE Network of Think Tanks and Academic Institutions, “Threat perceptions in the OSCE area”. The study analyses and compares the threat perceptions of 18 governments of participating States, based on country reports prepared by institutions and think tanks from across the OSCE area.
Protection Checklist: Addressing Displacement and Protection of Displaced Populations and Affected Communities along the Conflict Cycle: a Collaborative Approach
Publishing date: 18 February 2014
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Protection Checklist is intended as a tool to be used by OSCE field staff, as well as other OSCE actors involved in a range of situations along the conflict cycle. It provides guidance with a view to enabling staff in recognizing relevant issues, and interface where appropriate with specialized agencies with a protection mandate.
Enhancing Gender-Responsive Mediation
Publishing date: 28 October 2013
Collections: OSCE documents and publications on mediation
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This guidance note is for mediators and professionals engaged in formal third-party mediations across the OSCE region and beyond. It note aims at raising awareness of how gender-responsive mediation can potentially lead to more sustainable agreements and proposes concrete measures for gender-aware interventions.
The integration of formerly deported people in Crimea, Ukraine: Needs assessment
Publishing date: 16 August 2013
Collections: Publications
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A needs assessment into the situation of formerly deported people in Crimea, Ukraine, identifying the main obstacles to integration and providing recommendations to overcome these challenges.