Publications

The OSCE's agenda in 2004 was largely set by the decisions taken at the Maastricht Ministerial Council in December 2003, particularly the OSCE Strategy to Address Threats to Security and Stability in the Twenty-First Century and the OSCE Strategy Document for the Economic and Environmental Dimension. In light of these decisions, the Bulgarian Chairmanship decided that implementation should be the main theme for the year. A major topic in 2004 was reform of the OSCE. The Chairmanship also put tolerance and non-discrimination high on its agenda, holding key events on combating anti-Semitism, racism, and xenophobia, and tackling hate speech on the Internet. Intensifying the co-operation between the OSCE and other international organizations engaged in maintaining security and stability in the OSCE area featured prominently in the activities of the Bulgarian Chairmanship. With the Organization's first mission outside its area- the Election Support Team to Afghanistan- the OSCE broke new ground under the Bulgarian Chairmanship. Mongolia was welcomed as the OSCE's newest Partner for Co-operation.

Présentant une vue d’ensemble détaillée de la méthodologie utilisée par le BIDDH en matière d’observation électorale, ce manuel sert d’ouvrage de référence pour les équipes des missions d’observation électorale (MOE). Il constitue également pour la communauté OSCE dans son ensemble (gouvernements des Etats participants, partis politiques, candidats, électeurs et société civile) un outil d’information sur la planification, le déploiement et la mise en oeuvre d’une mission d’observation électorale.

Practical guidance for States in developing policy and law to facilitate minority language use in the broadcast media, in line with internationally agreed standards and drawing on examples of good practice. (Uzbek version is in Cyrillic script.)

While continuing to serve as a vital forum for dialogue, consultations and negotiations on political, politico-military and security matters, the Organization in 2002 remained highly focused on field work, with nearly 4,000 international and local staff working in 19 missions, offices and centres co-operating with their host countries in south-eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia an unrivalled presence on the ground. With preventing and combating terrorism high on the agenda in 2002, participating States agreed to focus the OSCE's efforts in four key areas where the Organization has, or is rapidly developing, a real comparative advantage- policing, border security, anti-trafficking and cutting off terrorist financing.

Il est donc nécessaire d’envisager la mise en place d’une politique complète de lutte contre la traite, fondée sur les droits de l’homme et faisant partie intégrante d’une gouvernance démocratique et transparente s’appuyant sur la primauté du droit. L’une des garanties principales de l’efficacité des mesures prises est la mise sur pied et le renforcement des institutions locales et nationales compétentes. Le présent manuel est un guide pour la conception et la mise en place des mécanismes et des structures de lutte contre la traite des êtres humains. Il détaille les mesures d’assistance aux victimes ainsi que les moyens de contrôle et de développement de la capacité de ces structures et mécanismes.

The Handbook of Best Practices on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) is a set of guidelines developed by the Forum for Security and Co-operation to help cut down the amount of illegally-held weaponry in circulation. The Handbook is one of the most comprehensive manuals to-date on SALW that provides a set of best practice guides relating to all stages of a gun's life, starting with manufacture and finishing with destruction and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration.

Annual Report from 1 November 2000 to 31 October 2001

Annual report on OSCE activities

Annual Report from 1 November 1999 to 31 October 2000