Publications

This issue features the launch of the Lithuanian Chairmanship, a round-up of the 2010 OSCE Summit, a look at the OSCE as a security community, and more.

Dual-language (English and Russian) compendium of HCNM thematic Recommendations and Guidelines published between 1996 and 2008.

This research into the successful international practices of funding civil society organizations was carried out with support from the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine. It provides an in-depth analysis of six European countries as a reference for understanding civil society organizations’ finances from both state or non-state sources. It is available in both English and Ukrainian.

With the aim of promoting the implementation of the Aarhus Convention principles, empowering the civil society and fostering the partnership between the civil sector and authorities, the OSCE Mission to Serbia supported the district Arhus Centre Kragujevac legal team in the development of model legal acts for local self-government units that enable sustainable public involvement in environmental decision-making processes at local level, more transparent access to environmental information and charge-free provision of legal assistance in environmental disputes. These model decisions aim at establishing “environmental councils” and introducing “green seats” in municipal assemblies, and “green line” and “green ombudsmen” within local administrations. The models were adopted by the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities and the Municipal Assembly of the City of Kragujevac at the end of 2010.

This report reflects the main issues discussed during a two-day workshop on “Preventive and Quiet Diplomacy, Dialogue Facilitation and Mediation – Best Practices from Regional Organizations,” held in Vienna, Austria on 6 and 7 December 2010. The Workshop brought together senior representatives from the UN and key regional organizations to foster closer co-operation and knowledge-sharing on preventive and quiet diplomacy, dialogue facilitation and mediation. Key issues addressed include: regional aspects of mediation, common challenges to mediation faced by regional organizations, good practices from regional organizations, as well as the operationalization of mediation support capacities.

A publication on the 6th South Caucasus Media Conference, held in Tbilisi on 19-20 November 2009.

This Occasional Paper, the fourth in a series of Occasional Papers published by the OSR/CTHB, is the result of the Alliance High-level Conference on “Unprotected Work, Invisible Exploitation: Trafficking for the Purpose of Domestic Servitude” hosted by the Special Representative in Vienna on 17 and 18 June 2010 and the Background Paper which informed the dialogue and exchange at the Conference. The Paper is meant to provide a policy tool for decision makers and practitioners dealing with trafficking in human beings on the ground. It is based on desk research, field work and case study analyses in order to shed light on one of the most invisible forms of modern-day slavery. The Paper also benefits from the comments, inputs and expertise of specialized NGOs. Furthermore, it is enriched by the valuable contributions and direct experience of policy makers and public officials (including law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, diplomats), as well as trade unions, international organizations and academics who participated in the Alliance Conference.

A complication of international standards, not available in English.

Annexes to the annual report of the OSCE Secretary General.

Trends & good practices on women's entrepreneurship in the OSCE region.