Publications

This 2024 Annual Progress Report highlights OSCE’s progress on the Implementation of the 2004 OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality and key successes achieved in advancing equality and the empowerment of women. The report explores OSCE’s work in this area as well as the support the OSCE executive structures provide to participating States in promoting gender equality.

Despite the progress made during decades of work by women’s rights organizations and democratic institutions, gender equality is still a long way off. There is a growing understanding that gender equality will only be achieved when men and women work together towards full gender equality and equal respect for the rights of all individuals and groups.

The OSCE Mission to Montenegro, headquartered in Podgorica, was established on 29 June 2006. The Mission is mandated to assist Montenegro in the implementation of OSCE principles and commitments in the three dimensions, by promoting co-operation on politico-military, economic and environmental issues, and on human dimension aspects of security and stability.

This Practical Guide is intended for customs officials, government officials, policy-makers, experts, the private sector and for all interested and new to the topic of trade and transport facilitation. Chapter 1 discusses the international business environment, international supply chain management principles and transport practices, regulatory procedures and the drive for competitiveness. Also elaborated are trends in transport and trade policy, as well as the need for effective controls. Chapter 2 introduces themes and principles of cross-border facilitation with particular focus on transport facilitation, border crossing management, customs facilitation and procedures as well as regulatory co-operation to mitigate the impact of non-tariff measures. Chapter 3 elaborates on trade costs that impact businesses and the competitiveness of cross-border supply chains. Chapter 4 looks at the three key international instruments and the cross-border facilitation measures they provide.

A factsheet explaining the work of ODIHR on supporting and protecting human rights defenders

A factsheet explaining the work of ODIHR in promoting the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief.

A factsheet explaining the work of ODIHR on Rule of Law

A factsheet explaining the work of ODIHR on migration and human rights at international borders

A factsheet explaining the work of ODIHR on Legislative Assistance and how to request it

A factsheet explaining the work of ODIHR on democratic lawmaking