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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.
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Highlights of our work across the OSCE region
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Civilian casualties and suffering significantly intensify as war in Ukraine enters 5th year, OSCE human rights office says
Study / report
Eighth Interim Report on reported violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law in Ukraine
ODIHR in Ukraine
ODIHR support to Ukraine on democracy and human rights
Brochure
ODIHR Publications: 2025
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OSCE Human Dimension Commitments - 4th Edition
OSCE Human Dimension Commitments - 4th Edition
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Meetings and events
Upcoming conferences, meetings and training events
Meeting
Regional consultation meeting for human rights defenders
Workshop
Youth, Elections and Democratic Engagement: A Regional Dialogue
Workshop
The role of male politicians in achieving gender equality in politics
Meeting
From Harm to Justice: Ending Violence Against Women in the Public Sphere in the OSCE Region
Seminar
CSW70 side event: Gender equality laws: An accelerator for equal participation and gender-responsive governance
Meeting
Regional organisations as accelerators of gender parity in national politics
Conference
Lawmaking for Democratic Resilience: Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting I
Conference
Lawmaking for Democratic Resilience: Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting I
Supplementary Human Dimension Meetings provide a platform for an exchange of views between OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, international organizations, civil society, and other stakeholders to discuss the implementation of…
Workshop
Workshop for CSOs and frontline responders on identifying and responding to technology-facilitated trafficking in Context of Ukraine
Training
Human rights at borders: Advocacy strategies in hostile contexts and countering anti-migrant narratives
Conference
New Technologies, Human Rights and Civic Space: Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting II
Supplementary Human Dimension Meetings provide a platform for an exchange of views between OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, international organizations, civil society, and other stakeholders to discuss the implementation of…
Conference
Torture Prevention and Multilateralism: Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting III
Supplementary Human Dimension Meetings provide a platform for an exchange of views between OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions, international organizations, civil society, and other stakeholders to discuss the implementation of…
Special meetings on human rights, democracy and the rule of law
Security through dialogueThe 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.
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