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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) works across the OSCE region to strengthen security by protecting and promoting democracy and human rights. 

Our work

Overview

All OSCE countries have recognized that lasting security can only be achieved through strong democratic institutions and respect for human rights. The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) works to assist the 57 participating States in implementing their commitments to strengthen democratic institutions, abide by the rule of law, ensure full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and promote tolerance throughout the diverse societies of our region. 

What is ODIHR?

Special meetings on human rights, democracy and the rule of law

Security through dialogue

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights hosts regular events assessing human rights commitments by OSCE participating States, fostering dialogue between states and civil society and in-depth seminars to explore emerging human rights issues.

Elections

Upcoming elections in the OSCE area

Date Country Election Activity
18 Jan 2026
Upcoming
Portugal Presidential Election -
1 Apr 2026
Upcoming
Slovenia Parliamentary Elections -
1 Apr 2026
Upcoming
Hungary Parliamentary Elections -
16 May 2026
Upcoming
Iceland Municipal Elections -
24 May 2026
Upcoming
Cyprus Parliamentary Elections -
7 Jun 2026
Upcoming
Armenia Parliamentary Elections -

Election dates

Upcoming election dates are tentative and therefore subject to change.