Publications
Challenges and opportunities at the intersection of data protection and artificial intelligence
Publishing date: 27 January 2023
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Cyber/ICT Security, Human rights, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Role of Civil Society and Women's Movements- Tool 4
Publishing date: 27 November 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Tool 4- for Civil Society- explores the role that civil society and women’s movements can play in combating violence against women in politics.
Practical guide for justice professionals "Crime victims' rights to rehabilitation and compensation"
Publishing date: 13 September 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This Guide has been developed within the framework of the project implemented by the OSCE Mission to Moldova "Strengthening policies, measures and access to damage recovery to support victims and prevent exploitation on both banks of the Dniester River". The basic objective of the Guide is to raise awareness among the judiciary on the application of the restorative justice model and to contribute to the implementation of the provisions of the normative framework in accordance with the Law No. 137/2016 on the rehabilitation of victims of crime, in order to protect and ensure respect for their rights and legitimate interests. The guide is a materialized continuation of the seminars for prosecutors and judges in the field, organized by the National Institute of Justice in partnership with the OSCE Mission to Moldova. This Guide is intended to be used as a specialized training support for the National Institute of Justice's audience, as well as in the process of continuous professional training of judges, prosecutors and lawyers in the segment of victims' rights protection and restorative justice. The Guide is available in Russian and Romanian.
Strengthening the Resilience of National Human Rights Institutions Guidance Tool
Publishing date: 26 August 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This organizational resilience Guidance Tool is designed to be used by leaders and staff of national human rights institutions (NHRIs). Drawing on the experience of NHRIs around the world, it aims to help NHRIs build and maintain long-term resilience and to respond to threats. Part I examines the importance of organizational resilience and provides advice on the areas NHRIs can focus on to strengthen the resiliency of their institutions. Part II discusses crisis management for NHRIs under threat and suggests some practical ways of responding to pressure and attacks.
Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Armed Conflict
Publishing date: 19 August 2022
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This factsheet explains the unique characteristics of SGBV committed during armed conflict, the applicable international law, and gives an overview of international and domestic efforts to hold perpetrators accountable.
Addressing Sexual Violence in the Armed Forces: A Practical Guide
Publishing date: 18 August 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication seeks to provide guidance to military commanders and policymakers within ministries of defence and general staff of the armed forces on a trauma-informed and human rights-compliant response to sexual assault. It intends to unpack some of the prevailing myths surrounding sexual assault within the military and how these hinder effective reporting and, thus, the ability of military systems to address sexual violence. This guide also highlights key considerations necessary for establishing trauma-informed policy and response within the military.
The Right to Effective Representation in Criminal Proceedings and the Ex Officio Appointment System
Publishing date: 11 August 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE report ‘The Right to Effective Representation in Criminal Proceedings and the Ex Officio Appointment System’ provides insight into standards of criminal defence representation and the functioning of the ex officio appointment system in Kosovo. The report covers the period 2020 to 2021, and uses surveys with legal practitioners together with findings from OSCE trial monitoring to assess some of the challenges and barriers to effective criminal defence representation in Kosovo.
Call for Participation- Transitional Justice Seminar
Publishing date: 5 August 2022
Content type: Poster
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Transitional Justice Seminar: Dealing with the Past: An Introduction to Transitional Justice with a Special Focus on War Crimes Trials and the Relevant Jurisprudence of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY).
Labour Law in Ukraine. Textbook
Publishing date: 30 June 2022
Content type: Book
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 presented material comprises a course on labour law in Ukraine. This publication will help future legal professionals to obtain the necessary for practical work knowledge. The textbook is based on an innovative teaching approach and will not only guide the reader in a wide range of labour law
Reference infographics on Provision of Social and Psychological Assistance to Families with Children in the Context of War
Publishing date: 28 June 2022
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This set of infographics provides handy reference on various aspects of social and psychological assistance to families affected by war. It was developed with the assistance of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine on request from the country’s Ministry of Social Policy to implement a series of