Publications
Bulgaria Specific Manual on Joint Hate Crime Training for Police and Prosecutors
Publishing date: 19 June 2018
Collections: Bulgaria: Project Background Documents
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
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
This manual on joint hate crime training for police and prosecutors was developed as part of a project by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on building a comprehensive criminal justice response to hate crime. This publication is intended for use in the Bulgarian
Full Report on the Findings of the Trial Monitoring Programme in Ukraine
Publishing date: 8 June 2018
Collections: Publications on human rights protection within “Safeguarding Human Rights through Courts” Project
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Full report based on the findings of the Trial Monitoring Programme in Ukraine, carried out in 2017 by the Centre of Policy and Legal Reform within “Safeguarding Human Rights through Courts” project of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine with the financial support of Global Affairs Canada.
Women in the Armed Forces in the OSCE Region
Publishing date: 4 June 2018
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE participating States have made a number of commitments regarding the issue of gender equality, women´s participation in efforts to promote peace and security and equal opportunities within the security services, including the armed forces, to allow for balanced recruitment, retention and promotion of women and men. In line with its mandate to assist participating States in the implementation of human dimension commitments, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has mapped the inclusion and situation of women in the armed forces in the OSCE region through a questionnaire addressed to delegations of all 57 OSCE participating States. The information received from delegations provides a baseline against which to measure progress, gather best practices and support the assistance ODIHR provides to participating States.
Building Sustainable Peace and Democracy: OSCE Experiences in South-Eastern Europe
Publishing date: 7 June 2018
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
Drawing on the OSCE’s long-standing experience in South-Eastern Europe, this reference guide provides insight into OSCE activities that foster sustainable peace and democracy. Over 30 practical examples illustrate the work of OSCE field operations across seven thematic areas, outlining the good practices and lessons to be learned for future peacebuilding endeavours. Highlighting how the OSCE’s comprehensive approach to security can be practically applied in the field, this guide is intended for OSCE officials, policy makers, practitioners, and civil society.
Addressing Anti-Semitism Through Education: Guidelines for Policymakers
Publishing date: 31 May 2018
Collections: Teaching Materials to Challenge anti-Semitism
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
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
A new UNESCO and ODIHR co-publication takes up the challenge of educating learners to resist contemporary anti-Semitism at a time when the issue is becoming ever more crucial around the world. It suggests concrete ways to address anti-Semitism, counter prejudice and promote tolerance through education, by designing programmes based on a human rights framework, global citizenship education, inclusiveness and gender equality. It also provides policymakers with tools and guidance to ensure that education systems build the resilience of young people to anti-Semitic ideas and ideologies, violent extremism and all forms of intolerance and discrimination, through critical thinking and respect for others.
A Men’s Perspective on Gender Equality in Kosovo
Publishing date: 25 May 2018
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo and UNFPA published a report in May 2018 on men’s perspective on gender equality in Kosovo. The report contains information and statistics on a number of key issues pertaining to gender equality such as gender norms and attitudes toward gender equality; childhood experiences; relationship dynamics and domestic duties; violence and criminal practices; health practices and gender equality policies and laws. It was drafted based on the results of the International Men and Gender Equality Survey (IMAGES), conducted for the first time in Kosovo to gain a comprehensive understanding on men’s attitudes and practices – along with women’s opinions and reports of men’s practices- on a variety of topics related to gender and the ways men can help address gender inequality.
OSCE Annual Report 2017
Publishing date: 23 March 2018
Collections: OSCE Annual Reports
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretary General
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Secretary General’s Annual Report gives an overview of the Organization's activities and its co-operation with partner states and other organizations.
Hazardous Waste Management
Publishing date: 10 April 2018
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Environmental activities, Hazardous waste management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Hazardous waste and chemicals, if not properly managed, can have a grave impact on the environment and public health as they can contaminate water, soil and the atmosphere. The OSCE helps its participating States to effectively manage hazardous waste and chemicals and to minimize the serious security risks that they pose.
Participation of Roma and Sinti Youth
Publishing date: 6 April 2018
Content type: Factsheet
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
Roma and Sinti youth represent a population of growing importance in the OSCE region. The average age of Roma and Sinti in the European Union is just 25 years, compared with an average age of 40 for non-Roma and Sinti people. Roma and Sinti youth continue to be stigmatized and experience unequal access to opportunities. Marginalization and discrimination often prevent them from fulfilling their potential and discourage them from participating in public and political life. Roma and Sinti women have even more limited access to participation, due to multiple forms of discrimination they face by virtue of their ethnicity and gender. When Roma and Sinti are not involved in politics their views and interests are not represented in relevant decision-making bodies and processes, which further isolates them.
Gender Equality Review Conference Report
Publishing date: 12 April 2018
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report presents the proceedings and outcomes of the second Gender Equality Review Conference held in June, 2017. The report shows an example of how political will and leadership can strengthen the awareness and understanding of the important link between gender equality and comprehensive security.