Publications
OSCE/ODIHR Annual Report 2017
Publishing date: 8 March 2018
Collections: ODIHR Annual Reports
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report provides a summary of key activities carried out by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in 2017.
Report on the state of legal education in Ukraine based on the findings of educational measurements
Publishing date: 4 April 2018
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
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine together with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and international NGO “Universal examination network” conducted a research on the quality of law schools in Ukraine. The comprehensive analysis is based on open source-data of admission campaigns for the Master of Law 2017, and partly 2016 and for Bachelor of Law programmes 2013, and partly 2012. It provides analysis of the quality of educational services provided by law schools; the ability of law schools to develop educational potential of students; the quality of skills and knowledge gained by students depending on the form of education, type of higher education institutions, methods of financing, etc. The research can be used to further improve the state policy on higher legal education and education itself.
Commentary on the Law of Ukraine "On Preventing Corruption"
Publishing date: 3 April 2018
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Commentary aims to interpret and explain the crucial components of the newly-enacted anti-corruption legislation of Ukraine both in the light of national doctrinal thoughts and jurisprudence applicable to the key international standards and principles.
OSCE Mission in Kosovo activities on prevention of domestic violence
Publishing date: 28 February 2018
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A compilation of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo activities related to the prevention and fighting of domestic violence.
Trafficking in Human Beings: A Training Manual for Judges and Prosecutors
Publishing date: 2 April 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The purpose of this Manual is to help strengthening capacities of judges and prosecutors in Bosnia and Herzegovina to recognize criminal offence of trafficking in human beings, effectively prosecute and punish offenders while ensuring protection of victims. The Manual is not available in English- Bosnian language version only. However the Manual content is presented in both Latin and Cyrillic alphabet respectively.
Compendium of relevant reference materials and resources on ethical sourcing and prevention of trafficking in human beings for labour exploitation in supply chains
Publishing date: 22 March 2018
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The objective of the Compendium of Resources is to take stock of the existing legislation, policies, guidelines, recommendations, reports, studies, and other types of initiatives developed to better understand and respond to the global problem of trafficking in human beings through its prevention in supply chains. The resources included in the Compendium do not represent by any means an exhaustive list and are only intended to illustrate the initiatives identified by the OSCE Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings during the development of this project. The Compendium is intended for the use by government officials involved in policy making, as well as businesses and other stakeholders interested to learn from current practices in order to further enhance their own measures on ethical sourcing and the prevention of human trafficking in supply chains.
#OpenYourEyes campaign aiming to raise awareness of the dangers of human trafficking among young people
Publishing date: 29 January 2018
Content type: Poster
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Mission, together with the National Anti-Trafficking Commission, the Bureau for Development of Education, the Skopje-based NGO Open Gate ‒ La Strada, and UNITAS Fund Serbia, launched the #OpenYourEyes campaign aiming to raise awareness of the dangers of human trafficking among young people through the use of new technologies.
Chemical Safety manual for First Responders
Publishing date: 22 March 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Civil protection and counteraction to potential chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats are of high priority and largely rely on inter-agency co-operation. This manual was written as an easy step-by-step guide for first responders responsible for tackling chemical emergencies. The manual consists of three sections: algorithm of actions including emergency zoning, decontamination practices and supporting information in section three which gives useful guidelines for rescuers during onsite operations. The best available chemical emergency response documents existing in Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States were reviewed whilst preparing the manual. Approaches outlined in this manual can be applied in emergencies of biological and radiological origin. The manual is available in Ukrainian only.
Guide for reporting on violent extremism
Publishing date: 15 March 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Countering terrorism, Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This five point guide for journalists provides a quick and handy overview of the most important things to have in mind when reporting on radicalization and violent extremism, by advising journalists on the principles of conflict-sensitive, ethical and fact-based reporting. The guide also advises journalists on the importance of knowing the terminology related to radicalization and violent extremism, including all voices, and avoiding inflammatory content and generalizations when reporting on this topic.
Anti-Muslim Hate Crime
Publishing date: 22 February 2018
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
Muslim communities across the OSCE region are the victims of rhetoric that often associates them with terrorism and extremism, or portrays the presence of Muslim communities as a threat to national identity. Muslims are often portrayed as a monolithic group, whose religion and culture are incompatible with the concepts of human rights and democracy. This intolerance, left unchecked, can enable a climate that fosters hate crime against Muslims, which is an attempt to isolate them from society. Only a strong response from all actors in society can effectively challenge discrimination, intolerance and hate crimes against Muslims.