Publications
United States, General Elections, 3 November 2020: Factsheet
Publishing date: 13 October 2020
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Young Policy Advisers Course: Brochure
Publishing date: 30 September 2020
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Education, Good governance, Youth
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Alternative voting methods and arrangements
Publishing date: 12 October 2020
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This paper considers possible benefits and risk factors of conducting elections using methods and arrangements alternative to the predominant practice of voting in polling stations over the course of a single election day. Different voting methods and arrangements are analysed in light of the existing OSCE commitments, other international obligations, standards and good practice in the field of democratic elections. While the choice of voting methods rests with the OSCE participating States, this paper intends to provide information to benefit public discussion about alternative voting methods and arrangements, including in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
International and Regional Laws and Instruments related to Gender Equality and the Security and Justice Sector
Publishing date: 28 August 2020
Collections: Gender and Security Toolkit
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights, Gender equality, Rule of law
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
ODIHR guide on gender equality, justice and security instruments
Outcome report: Joining forces to prevent torture and other ill-treatment in the context of immigration detention
Publishing date: 23 July 2020
Content type: Annual report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Preventing torture in immigration detention APT and ODIHR outcome report on preventing torture and other ill-treatment in the context of immigration detention
EStAR Factsheet
Publishing date: 5 June 2020
Content type: Factsheet
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
EStAR: Enhancing hate crime victim support ODIHR’s EStAR project will give state and non-state actors the tools to protect, defend and support hate crime victims
ODIHR guidance: Monitoring Places of Detention through the COVID-19 pandemic
Publishing date: 2 June 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Human rights
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This guidance is part of ODIHR’s ongoing efforts to respond to human rights challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the OSCE. It is a joint publication with APT, which provides strategic support to National Preventive Mechanisms and other detention monitoring bodies around the world.
A Booklet about: Watching Elections and Helping People with Disabilities take part in Elections
Publishing date: 20 May 2020
Collections: Election handbooks
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The 1 billion people with disabilities around the world have diverse needs and views. People with disabilities must have the chance to take part in elections to have their needs and views represented. But they still face barriers during elections – from problems with physical accessibility to a lack of supported decision-making. They are under-represented as voters, candidates and politicians, as well as election administrators and observers. ODIHR observes elections to see if full participation is taking place in elections throughout the OSCE. Information gathered by observers can help people with disabilities to be better included in future elections. This new booklet provides easy-to-understand information about the rights of people with disabilities to take part in politics and elections and how they can be observed.
Slovakia, Parliamentary Elections, 29 February 2020: Final Report
Publishing date: 15 May 2020
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
ODIHR recommendations on Slovakia 2020 elections ODIHR election observation mission recommends Slovakia, among other things, to make greater efforts to help persons with disabilities vote
Uzbekistan, Parliamentary Elections, 22 December 2019: Final Report
Publishing date: 13 May 2020
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe