Publications

This publication has been developed in cooperation between DCAF and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) as part of an ongoing research project on ombuds institutions for the armed forces. It is the result of an effort to conceptualize and examine issues and challenges related to oversight of the armed forces and the promotion of human rights based on the feedback provided by the institutions themselves. It maps prominent capacity development needs of ombuds institutions in the OSCE region, and offers best practices through which these needs can be addressed. The study also examines different models, functions and approaches of ombuds institutions for the armed forces in the OSCE region. The mapping study will hopefully help states that wish to establish ombuds institutions by identifying the best format for doing so but it can also support existing ombuds institutions, scholars, policy-makers and armed forces commanders by offering a reference instrument on the current state of ombuds institutions in the OSCE region.

ODIHR has developed the Words Into Action to Address Anti-Semitism project to strengthen the capacity of OSCE participating States and civil society to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism.

This volume of decisions by Armenia's Criminal Chamber of the Court of Cassation for 2015 comprises legal review, analysis and interpretations of selected decisions that paved the ground for ensuring predictable justice and for creating legal mechanisms for the effective protection of human rights. The publication prepared with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan and in partnership with the Armenian Cassation Court has been issued annually since 2008. It serves as a useful tool and resource for criminal law experts and aims to strengthen judicial independence and integrity. The publication is available in Armenian only.

This report evaluates progress made in mainstreaming gender issues in OSCE structures and the working environment. Reporting period: 1 January 2015- 31 December 2015.

The publication offers a practical and up-to-date guidance on Social Corporate Responsibility (CSR) for local private enterprises, including SMEs and large corporations, public entities and institutions, to help them understand CSR concepts and principles as well as develop and implement mid and long-term CSR strategies addressing the current socio-economic situation in Armenia. The publication is available in Armenian.

A manual for legal practitioners, drafted by experts, with the support of the OSCE Presence in Albania. Not available in English.

The brochure is giving an overview of the grant scheme developed under the project “Technical Assistance to the Office for Human and Minority Rights  in the implementation of the National Strategy for Roma Inclusion”, funded by Sida and implemented by the OSCE Mission to Serbia. The grant scheme,

The report provides an overview of the police-related programmes and projects implemented by the OSCE executive structures, including the thematic units of the Secretariat, the institutions and the field operations. In his Preface, Secretary General Lamberto Zannier notes: “The OSCE’s engagement in police-related activities is more crucial than ever at a time in which the OSCE region is exposed to multiple security challenges that range from instability and armed conflict to violent extremism and terrorism, organized crime and trafficking in arms, drugs and human beings.” This year’s report, in its completely new design and structure, better aligns the types and categories of activities with recently adopted OSCE decisions and makes the report more user-friendly for all stakeholders.