Publications

The mandate of the OSCE Presence in Albania is to promote democratization, the rule of law, and human rights as well as to consolidate democratic institutions in line with OSCE principles, standards and commitments.

Since the Helsinki Final Act of 1975, the OSCE region has experienced a number of conflicts that have not only destabilized the region but have also had a very negative impact on human rights and fundamental freedoms, triggering grave humanitarian consequences and human suffering. Unfortunately, the tensions, crises and conflict situations continue to this day. In 2023, according to UNHCR, displacement has reached approximately 27 million, including internal displacement within the OSCE region. This number includes those displaced from Ukraine since February 2022. At times of conflict, protection under International and Regional Human Rights Law and International Refugee Law is complemented by the protection offered under International Humanitarian Law, all mirrored in OSCE Commitments.

The Mission supports Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) in ensuring open and secure borders. This includes attaining an integrated border security and management system that effectively prevents all forms of cross-border crime and threats while still enabling the unhindered movement of persons, goods, services and commerce. Such assistance is framed by the OSCE Border Security and Management Concept which entails a whole-of-government approach and promotes co-operation among all relevant agencies as well as international co-operation.

Scoping study on addressing shared climate-related security challenges and strengthening resilience

Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) collected by the commercial air carriers is used by the registered countries to identify passengers who may pose a risk to the safety and security of their country, before they reach a port of entry. The API/PNR transmitted by

Overview prepared by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department/Action against Terrorism Unit in co-ordination with other relevant OSCE executive structures (Updated: October 2021).

The document provides tools to ensure preparedness for cross-border implications of crises, which is vital to facilitate a speedy and effective response to humanitarian emergencies.

An Albanian and English glossary prepared by Security Academy and published by the OSCE Presence in Albania in support of law enforcement activities.

This brochure explains the concept of gender mainstreaming in the security sector in an easily comprehensible way.