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.
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News and activities
Current announcements, press releases, media advisories and other updates
Meetings and events
Upcoming conferences, meetings and training events
Meeting
Closing the accountability gap: Parliaments, anti-corruption institutions and the future of oversight in Europe
Workshop
Disability inclusion assessment of the parliament of Kyrgyzstan for persons with disabilities
Training
Responding to hate crime: Training for prosecutors in Poland
Workshop
Political Integrity for Mongolian Parliamentary Political Parties
Training
Improving Law Enforcement Responses to Hate Crime: National Police of Ukraine
Meeting
Intersectionality in addressing hate crime and providing support to victims
Conference
Warsaw Human Dimension Conference
Meeting
Hate Crime Targeting Migrants: Consultation with Civil Society Organisations
Meeting
Open call for young leaders: ODIHR Regional Youth Forum
Training
Call for Applications: 2026 Roma Leadership Academy “Nicolae Gheorghe”
Elections
Upcoming elections in the OSCE area
Recent elections reports
Recent publications
Annual report
Democracy and Human Rights in the OSCE. The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Annual Report 2025
Brochure
Intersectionality in Addressing Hate Crime and Providing Support to Victims
Brochure
Promoting Rule of Law
Study / report
Report on the Disability Inclusion Assessment of the Parliament of Montenegro
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