Publications

This easy-to-understand version was produced as part of the ODIHR project "Strengthening Inclusive and Accountable Democratic Institutions in the OSCE Region".

Hate crime victimization can be profoundly traumatic. Victim support is vital to healing the trauma of crime by helping victims to manage the harms inflicted and deal with the aftermath if seeking justice.

The monograph "Rights of Humanity" was developed by Iryna Ivankiv- the national rule of law adviser at OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, senior lecturer at the department of theory of law and public law of National University "Kyiv-Mohyla Academy," Ph.D. in Law, LL.M

These present guiding principles are intended for use by state authorities and civil society bodies, as well as inter-governmental organizations in the OSCE region involved in developing, applying, evaluating and reforming national laws, policies and practices related to trafficking, in particular to the return of trafficked persons. They provide the target audience with guidance that can be used to direct policies, procedures and practices on the return process, as well as an overview of relevant international standards. The guiding principles can also serve as an advocacy tool for civil society organizations that support a rights-based approach to combating trafficking.

“Onlike” is a new education guide, developed with the support of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine  to help educators design and conduct training and awareness-raising activities on online safety and security. The guide contains training materials and exercises for children and youth focused

This manual presents the history of the clinical legal education establishment and development in Ukraine and abroad as an effective method of student’s practical training. It will help law students to gain and improve skills necessary for their future profession. The manual also contains

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.

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.