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Democracy and Human Rights in the OSCE: The ODIHR Annual Report 2020

ODIHR’s 2020 annual report highlights its work over the last year to help countries across the OSCE strengthen their democratic institutions, safeguard human rights through strong civil society, and work towards equal and inclusive societies. Read more

OSCE Human Dimension Commitments and State Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic

This report is the culmination of ODIHR's efforts to respond to human rights challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the OSCE. It aims to help OSCE participating States learn lessons from the pandemic in order to strengthen their institutions ahead of future challenges.

Good lawmaking a cornerstone of democracy and human rights protection, OSCE leaders say

Transparent, inclusive lawmaking is vital to underpin democracies and the principles on which they are built, OSCE leaders said during an April 2021 meeting discussing topics such as the challenges and opportunities of crafting laws in periods of crisis.

Respect human rights to rebuild our societies in all their diversity, say human rights heads on International Anti-Racism Day

The pandemic poses unprecedented challenges for governments, health systems and societies at large, with many people in despair. We also witnessed solidarity with generosity, care and commitment towards the most vulnerable. This crisis offers us a unique opportunity to create more inclusive and equal societies, said the heads of four human rights institutions to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Gender equality is a cornerstone of media freedom and democratic society, OSCE leaders say

Ensuring both equal opportunities and equal safeguards for women and men is key to an independent and diverse media landscape, which is vital for open societies based on the principles at the heart of OSCE commitments to human rights and democracy, participants said at a two-day OSCE meeting in March 2021.

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Democracy and Human Rights in the OSCE: The ODIHR Annual Report 2020

OSCE Human Dimension Commitments and State Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Good lawmaking a cornerstone of democracy and human rights protection, OSCE leaders say

Respect human rights to rebuild our societies in all their diversity, say human rights heads on International Anti-Racism Day

Gender equality is a cornerstone of media freedom and democratic society, OSCE leaders say

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Democracy and Human Rights in the OSCE: The ODIHR Annual Report 2020

OSCE Human Dimension Commitments and State Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Good lawmaking a cornerstone of democracy and human rights protection, OSCE leaders say

Respect human rights to rebuild our societies in all their diversity, say human rights heads on International Anti-Racism Day

Gender equality is a cornerstone of media freedom and democratic society, OSCE leaders say

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