Publications
Realizing Gender Equality in Parliament: A Guide for Parliaments in the OSCE Region
Publishing date: 6 December 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This practical guide is intended to support the full range of parliamentary actors — from parliamentary leadership teams, members of parliament, and political and parliamentary staff, to parliamentary practitioners and civil society organizations dealing with gender equality issues — in transforming these institutions into gender-sensitive parliaments.
Informative Brochure on Master of Sciences in “Transitional Justice” Study Programme
Publishing date: 13 October 2021
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Good governance, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Master of Sciences in “Transitional Justice” program at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Tirana is established to consolidate the conduct of research and teaching in the field of transitional justice in Albania. Through a comprehensive and integrated curriculum, the Master’s Programme will address those dimensions that are critical for understanding transitional justice in Albania, with specific reference to the social, political, institutional and legal context in which the transition from the communist past took place to the main actors and to what extent justice has been/can be achieved. The programme will draw lessons from comparisons with other societies transitioning from war-to-peace or authoritarianism-to-democracy.
Principles on Identification for Sustainable Development: Towards the Digital Age (Second Edition)
Publishing date: 26 August 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Building on existing international norms, the Principles were first developed and published in 2017 by a group of organizations committed to supporting the development of identification systems that are inclusive, trusted, accountable, and used to enhance people’s lives and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Given the quickly evolving nature of the identification sector, the original signatories to the Principles committed to revisiting them to incorporate new perspectives and lessons learned. This second edition released in 2021 reflects inputs from this process and broader public consultations.
Gender responsive short-term visa policies: Overview of practices in the OSCE region and recommendations for improvement
Publishing date: 24 August 2021
Collections: Archive of migration-related resources
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Migration
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Report from online meeting on 30 June 2021.
Reports of Civil Society Dialogue Forums 2020
Publishing date: 2 August 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Education, Good governance, Gender equality, Youth, Rule of law, Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This is a publication that brings together a variety of perspectives, ideas and challenges identified by the partners of OSCE Presence in Albania from the non-government organizations and community activists at the local level.
Manual for Young Voters
Publishing date: 7 April 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Democratization, Elections, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Manual, prepared by the State Election Commission (SEC) of the Republic of North Macedonia and the OSCE Mission to Skopje, aims to encourage political and electoral participation of youth in the country. It explains the models and bodies for youth political participation; why elections and voting are important for young women and men and the significance of inclusive elections. The publication also provides step-by-step instructions for the voting process. The Manual is also designed to assist SEC and youth organizations countrywide in their training programmes. Not available in English.
Gender aspects of the corruption with reference to the Republic of North Macedonia
Publishing date: 10 March 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Democratization, Good governance, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The paper, prepared by the OSCE Mission to Skopje, is a first attempt to discuss linkages between corruption and gender inequality, relating it to the situation in North Macedonia. The paper refers to the national context and international/ OSCE commitments in the area of democratic governance and corruption prevention, gender-specific forms of corruption, correlation between women representation in the political life and levels of corruption. This discussion paper represents a pioneering step to open a debate, elevating this subject to a higher level of attention with policymakers, civil society, and the general public towards recognition, documentation, and institutionalization of gendered forms of corruption in the national legislation and, eventually, contribute to reducing the impact of corruption on women.
Human Security in the 21st Century: Challenges to Health Security- Collection of Students' papers
Publishing date: 22 December 2020
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Conflict prevention and resolution
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Since 2017, the OSCE Mission to Serbia through the DemSec project has been supporting the Public Policy Research Centre in launching annual competition for the best human security essays for students from Belgrade University. Given the global impact of Covid-19 on all aspects of social life, this year’s Call for Papers focused on the effects of the pandemic on human security and the threat posed by the virus on individuals in a variety of fields. All three papers chosen this year were written by women and all three examine Covid-19 as a global phenomenon and a threat to security. This publication is available in Serbian and in English.
Public Administration Reform on Local Level- Adjusting the reform course to the specific needs of the Local Self-Government Units in North Macedonia
Publishing date: 16 December 2020
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Democratization, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This paper aims at providing strategic directions to policy makers on how to incorporate the specifics of the Local Self-Government Units (LSGU) within the Public Administration Reform (PAR) Strategy 2018-2022 in a comprehensive and meaningful way. It also offers a detailed overview of each chapter of the Strategy. In parallel, the paper portrays main findings from the survey with LSGUs and the conclusions of the regional roundtables and the workshop.
Educational package for strengthening the capacity of youth-led civil society organisations, organisations for youth and local youth offices for social inclusion of young people from vulnerable groups
Publishing date: 17 December 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The educational package before you builds upon lessons learned and insights gathered through the wider consultative process and initiatives implemented, aiming to offer possible practical steps toward a more inclusive youth policy and to promote the common values of the main youth policy actors in Serbia. It consists of three parts: the first chapter deals with the general legal and regulatory framework of the Republic of Serbia in terms of anti-discrimination; the second chapter gives a closer look at the standards in this context that exist within the scope of youth policy, focusing on the practices of the three pillars of youth policy; the third chapter offers practical approaches and examples of good practice for inclusion of young people from vulnerable groups. The publication is available in Serbian language.