179861
Arms control
112
Arms control
1111
Politico-Military dimension
The end of the Cold War resulted in a huge amount of surplus weapons becoming available illegally. The OSCE, through its field operations, helps to stop the spread of such weapons and offers assistance with their destruction. The Forum for Security Co-operation, which is the main OSCE body dealing with politico-military aspects of security, contributes to these efforts by developing documents regulating transfers of conventional arms and establishing principles governing non-proliferation.
http://www.osce.org/what/arms-control
179941
Border management
113
Border management
1111
Politico-Military dimension
The OSCE seeks to enhance border security while facilitating legitimate travel and commerce, protecting human rights and promoting human contacts. The OSCE Border Management Staff College in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, trains border officers from OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation, including Afghanistan, and promotes cross-border co-operation in the Central Asian region.
http://www.osce.org/what/borders
179951
Combating terrorism
114
Countering terrorism
1111
Politico-Military dimension
With its expertise in conflict prevention, crisis management and early warning, the OSCE contributes to world-wide efforts in combating terrorism. Many effective counter-terrorism measures fall into other areas in which the OSCE is active, such as police training and border monitoring. The OSCE also looks at human rights issues in relation to counter-terrorism.
http://www.osce.org/what/terrorism
179956
Conflict prevention and resolution
116
Conflict prevention and resolution
1111
Politico-Military dimension
The OSCE works to prevent conflicts from arising and to facilitate lasting comprehensive political settlements for existing conflicts. It also helps with the process of rehabilitation in post-conflict areas. It co-operates with representatives of the United Nations and other international organizations operating in areas of conflict.
http://www.osce.org/what/conflict-prevention
180006
Reform and co-operation in the security sector
125
Reform and co-operation in the security sector
1111
Politico-Military dimension
The Forum for Security Co-operation, which meets weekly in Vienna, provides a framework for dialogue between the OSCE participating States on military conduct, and on confidence- and security-building measures. Practical activities to assist States in reforming their legislation; downsizing and/or conversion of their armies; training personnel on the rights of the servicemen and humanitarian law; and other areas related to military reform are conducted by the OSCE field operations, as well as the Conflict Prevention Centre.
http://www.osce.org/what/military-reform
180016
Policing
127
Policing
1111
Politico-Military dimension
OSCE police operations are an integral part of the Organization's efforts in conflict prevention and post-conflict rehabilitation. The OSCE’s police-related activities focus on challenges posed by trans-national and organized crime, by trafficking in drugs, arms and human beings, failure to uphold the rule of law and by human rights violations. Activities include police education and training, community policing and administrative and structural reforms. Many OSCE field operations run their own programmes on police reform and development.
http://www.osce.org/what/policing
179966
Economic activities
118
Economic activities
1116
Economic and Environmental dimension
The OSCE focuses on security-related economic issues and fosters international economic co-operation. It assists participating States in strengthening their business and investment climate, streamlining regulatory frameworks, countering corruption, money laundering and terrorism financing. It also actively promotes effective labour migration management, women entrepreneurship, integrated international transport networks as well as harmonized border crossing procedures encouraging the establishment of public-private partnerships.
http://www.osce.org/what/economic
179991
Good governance
379
Good governance
1116
Economic and Environmental dimension
The OSCE assists OSCE participating States in fighting corruption and in building democratic, accountable state institutions.
http://www.osce.org/what/good-governance
179981
Environmental activities
121
Environmental activities
1116
Economic and Environmental dimension
Recognizing the close connection between environmental issues and security, the OSCE assists participating States with the sustainable use and sound management of natural resources. It supports projects to improve water management, deal with soil degradation and dispose safely of toxic and radioactive waste. It works to raise environmental awareness and promote public participation in environmental decision-making.
http://www.osce.org/what/environmental
179961
Democratization
117
Democratization
1121
Human dimension
The OSCE helps its participating States build democratic institutions; hold free, fair and transparent elections; promote gender equality; ensure respect for human rights, media freedom, minority rights and the rule of law; and promote tolerance and non-discrimination.
http://www.osce.org/what/democratization
179996
Human rights
123
Human rights
1121
Human dimension
Respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms forms a key part of the OSCE's comprehensive security concept. The OSCE monitors the human rights situation in its 57 participating States.
179976
Elections
120
Elections
1121
Human dimension
Recognizing that democratic elections form the basis for legitimate government, the OSCE observes elections throughout its 57 participating States. It also provides technical assistance to improve the legislative and administrative framework for elections in specific countries. Some OSCE field operations carry out elections-related activities, including training for election commission members, media and police as well as voter education initiatives. They do not, however, take part in election observation missions in their countries of operation. The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights observes elections, reviews legislation and advises governments on how to develop and sustain democratic institutions. The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly leads election observation missions.
http://www.osce.org/what/elections
180001
Media freedom and development
124
Media freedom and development
1121
Human dimension
Free and well-developed media are a cornerstone of democratic societies. The OSCE monitors media developments in its participating States for violations of freedom of expression. This includes reviewing legislation regulating the media, as well as monitoring cases where journalists are prosecuted for their professional activities or are the victims of harassment. The OSCE also engages in media development through training and support for editors and journalists. The Representative on Freedom of the Media, an independent OSCE institution, has a unique mandate to protect and promote media freedom in all 57 OSCE participating States.
http://www.osce.org/what/media-freedom
180011
Minority rights
126
National minority issues
1121
Human dimension
The OSCE identifies and seeks early resolution of ethnic tensions that might endanger peace or stability. It promotes the rights of national minorities and pays particular attention to the situation of Roma and Sinti.
http://www.osce.org/what/minority-rights
180021
Roma and Sinti
128
Roma and Sinti
1121
Human dimension
The OSCE promotes the rights of Roma and Sinti through projects on political participation, education, housing, civil registration, combating racism and discrimination, and protecting the rights of displaced persons.
http://www.osce.org/what/roma
180026
Rule of law
129
Rule of law
1121
Human dimension
The concept of rule of law forms a cornerstone of the OSCE's human rights and democratization activities. It not only describes formal legal frameworks, but also aims at justice based on the full acceptance of human dignity.
http://www.osce.org/what/rule-of-law
180031
Tolerance and non-discrimination
130
Tolerance and non-discrimination
1121
Human dimension
Intolerance continues to threaten security in societies across the OSCE region. The OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has developed a collection of resources and programmes designed to raise awareness of and help end racism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism, and intolerance against Christians and Muslims. ODIHR also supports the work of OSCE field operations working on these issues: By advising on policy, and training law enforcement personnel, civil society and educators, the OSCE works to build the capacity of governments in preventing and responding to this problem.
http://www.osce.org/what/tolerance
179946
Combating human trafficking
111
Combating trafficking in human beings
1126
Cross-dimensional
Human trafficking affects virtually all OSCE states, either as countries of origin or destination. This modern form of slavery is an affront to human dignity, often involving psychological terror and physical violence. Human trafficking engages issues of human rights and rule of law, of law enforcement and crime control, of inequality and discrimination, of corruption, economic deprivation and migration.
http://www.osce.org/what/trafficking
179971
Education
119
Education
1126
Cross-dimensional
Education programmes are an integral part of the Organization's efforts in conflict prevention and post-conflict rehabilitation. The OSCE's youth projects include human rights, environmental, tolerance, and gender education as well as support for minorities in education.
http://www.osce.org/what/education
179986
Gender equality
122
Gender equality
1126
Cross-dimensional
The OSCE aims to provide equal opportunities for women and men, as well as to integrate gender equality into policies and practices, both within participating States and the Organization itself. With local partners, the OSCE initiates and runs projects across the OSCE region to empower women, and build local capacities and expertise on gender issues. It co-operates with authorities in reviewing legislation and assists in building national mechanisms to ensure equality between women and men.
http://www.osce.org/what/gender
270126
Migration
1261
Migration
1126
Cross-dimensional
The OSCE is committed to addressing the migration phenomenon cross-dimensionally and by capitalizing on the added value it can bring to regional and global solutions. The organization’s key assets include its wide geographical scope, its broad and diverse membership, its norms-setting function and cross-dimensional engagement, its relationship with the Mediterranean and Asian Partners for Co-operation, and extended field presence.
http://www.osce.org/what/migration
263176
Youth
1266
Youth
1126
Cross-dimensional
The OSCE’s commitment to promote the role and the inclusion of youth in its peace and security agenda dates back to its founding document, the Helsinki Final Act, and has been strengthened through many subsequent OSCE decisions.
Two consecutive Ministerial Council declarations, in 2014 and 2015, acknowledged the potential of young people to contribute to political, economic and social development and to the OSCE’s work across the three dimensions of its comprehensive concept of security. The Organization puts particular emphasis on youth protection, and on promoting youth participation in areas like preventing and countering violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism, intercultural and interreligious dialogue, education, tolerance and non-discrimination and political participation.
http://www.osce.org/what/youth
270036
Cyber/ICT Security
1106
Cyber/ICT Security
1126
Cross-dimensional
The OSCE plays an important role in enhancing cyber/ICT (Information Communication Technologies) security, in particular by reducing the risks of conflict between states stemming from the use of ICTs. A key concern in this respect is to operationalize pertinent UN guidance by Groups of Governmental Experts on the regional level.
http://www.osce.org/what/cyber-ict-security
