Publications
You Have the Right
Publishing date: 5 December 2011
Collections: Economy and Environment publications
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The brochure was produced within the project, "Promotion of environmental activism in Šumadija and South-West Serbia“ and implemented by the Volunteer Centre Kragujevac with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia under the Environment and Security (ENVSEC) Initiative.
Safety of journalists- why it matters
Publishing date: 5 December 2011
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Journalism is an important profession. It can be seen as a skill, a talent or even a passion; a passion to tell the truth, to inform, to reach others, to communicate news using any means necessary. So why is this passion, this profession so fiercely attacked, challenged and perceived as controversial?
Hate Crimes in the OSCE Region – Incidents and Responses: Annual Report for 2010
Publishing date: 18 November 2011
Collections: ODIHR Publications
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report shows that hate crime remains a significant problem across the OSCE region, undermining personal, neighbourhood and state security, and eroding confidence across and among communities. People were killed, injured or otherwise harmed when they were targeted in 2010 for no other reason than being perceived as belonging to a specific ethnic, “racial”, religious or other group.
Commentary on the Criminal Procedure Code of Turkmenistan (article-by-article)
Publishing date: 23 April 2012
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
What we do: Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Commentary on the Criminal Procedure Code of Turkmenistan includes a comprehensive explanation of the Code’s content and terminology as well as detailed legal interpretations of its provisions (article-by-article) in light of other provisions of the Code, other relevant pieces of national legislation of Turkmenistan and international treaties which Turkmenistan is a party to. The Commentary is drafted with a view to support the national rule of law system and promote its transparency, raise awareness and discussions about proper enforcement of the Criminal Procedure Code of Turkmenistan, as well as further improve the administration of criminal justice in the country. The Commentary is intended for a wide range of legal practitioners, scholars, students and the public in general. This document is not available in English.
Freedom of Expression on the Internet
Publishing date: 1 January 2012
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
A study of legal provisions and practices related to freedom of expression, the free flow of information and media pluralism on the Internet in OSCE participating States.
Special report on the status of Roma in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 28 March 2012
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Human rights, Roma and Sinti
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Report on the situation of Roma in Bosnia and Herzegovina, specifically dealing with population, housing employment, education and health care
Voter's Guide on Political Parties participating in Parliamentary elections 2012
Publishing date: 18 April 2012
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office in Yerevan (closed)
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The guidebook summarizes the programmes, activities and goals of political parties running for 6 May parliamentary elections in Armenia. It was prepared by the Foundation for Civil and Social Development (FCSD) with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan and USAID/Counterpart International. The
Electoral reform through the eyes of the public
Publishing date: 20 December 2011
Content type: Book
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Analytical report based on the results of a public discussion of the electoral law reform in October – November 2011. Over 1,500 of experts, scientists, journalists, representatives of civil society, political parties and government authorities participated in discussions, expert interviews and focus groups held in all regions of Ukraine by the Consortium of Non-Governmental Organizations composed of the Committee of Voters of Ukraine, the Civil Network OPORA, the Agency for Legislative Initiative and the Ukrainian Centre for Independent Political Research. Not available in English.
Report on economic and environmental activities: June 2010- May 2011
Publishing date: 25 October 2011
Collections: Annual reports from the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
Publisher: Организация по безопасности и сотрудничеству в Европе
Annual report by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities.
Manual on the competences of the National Minority Councils
Publishing date: 1 December 2011
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Democratization
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe