Publications
Election Administration Gender Audits – a toolkit
Publishing date: 24 April 2024
Collections: Election handbooks
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
As a public authority, the election administration should be representative of the wider society. Within its structure, there should be no disparity between men and women or a preponderance of one gender at any level, including in senior positions. The EMB has the greatest responsibility for ensuring the inclusive participation of eligible voters in elections.
Comprehensive Support for Hate Crime Victims
Publishing date: 23 April 2024
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
Strengthening Targeted Assistance and Response Structures for Hate Crime Victims in the OSCE Region (STARS).
Sentencing in cases of illegal possession of weapons
Publishing date: 15 April 2024
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This report provides an analysis of data from cases of illegal possession of weapons collected by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo trial monitoring programme from December 2020 to August 2023 and assesses court sentencing practices for compliance with fair trial and international human rights standards, with a particular focus on fair and consistent sentencing.
Effective and Human Rights-Compliant Counter-Terrorism Policing: OSCE/ODIHR Training Courses for Law Enforcement
Publishing date: 10 April 2024
Content type: Brochure
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
Building transparent and inclusive elections in Montenegro 2023
Publishing date: 10 April 2024
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
With the support of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, the Damar Agency conducted a public opinion survey aimed at examining public confidence in election administration bodies in Montenegro, with a focus on the State Election Commission (SEC). Additionally, this research covers topics related to citizens’ perceptions of electoral processes including electoral reform. Not available in English.
Factsheet: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publishing date: 9 April 2024
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo works to improve the protection of human and community rights, good governance and public safety standards in Kosovo. The Mission, established in 1999, is the largest field operation in the OSCE.
Court of Conciliation and Arbitration- Annual Report 2023
Publishing date: 9 April 2024
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: Court of Conciliation and Arbitration
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report gives an overview of institutional matters and the activities undertaken throughout the year, with a glimpse on financial and administrative matters.
Perception of the Police in Montenegro 2023
Publishing date: 25 March 2024
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Policing
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
In an effort to understand the citizens’ attitude towards the work of the Police in Montenegro, an extensive survey was conducted focusing on various aspects of this topic. The subject of this research is the perception of Montenegrin citizens regarding security, the work and efficiency of the police, as well as their awareness of different aspects of the police department’s operations. This research represents a continuation of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro activities on the support program for the further improvement and efficiency of the overall capacities of the Ministry of Interior and the Police Directorate. Similar public opinion surveys on the perception of the police, integrity and professionalism of police officers were conducted in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Empowering Women to Drive Sustainable Energy Access in Rural Tajikistan: A Catalyst for Community Development and Wellbeing
Publishing date: 21 March 2024
Content type: Brochure
What we do: Environmental activities, Energy security
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE report “Empowering Women to Drive Sustainable Energy Access in Rural Tajikistan- A Catalyst for Community Development and Wellbeing” analyses the impact of a pilot initiative that provided women from the Yaghnob Valley of Tajikistan with access to clean energy technologies, as solar parabolic cookers and mini-solar power stations, and trained them on how to make the best use of these devices for their wellbeing and that of their communities. This activity was implemented within the framework of the OSCE project “Promoting Women's Economic Empowerment in the Energy Sector in Central Asia", funded by Austria, Germany, Italy, France, Norway, and Poland.
Addressing trafficking in human beings related to the humanitarian crisis stemming from the war against Ukraine- Code of conduct for first line responders
Publishing date: 19 March 2024
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
First-line responses are the first point of contact and information for people requiring assistance in migration and humanitarian crises. While driven by good intentions, some, particularly new civil society organizations, volunteers, and other supporters, might lack knowledge and experience in the context, including as it relates to the risks of trafficking in human beings. To address this gap, the Office of the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings developed an awareness-raising brief that suggests some key steps to be undertaken by first-line responders to ensure that their staff is sensitized to the risks of human trafficking and does not unintendedly contribute to endangering the beneficiaries or colleagues.