Call for Applications: ODIHR Panel of Experts on the Freedom of Religion or Belief

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is launching the application process for members of its Panel of Experts on the Freedom of Religion or Belief (the ‘Panel’), in line with its mandate to assist participating States in the implementation of their human dimension commitments, and in particular the OSCE commitments on freedom of religion or belief.

The role of the Panel is to provide information, advice, guidance and recommendations to ODIHR, and through ODIHR to the participating States, on matters pertaining to the freedom of religion or belief to all in the OSCE area. The panel is also expected to contribute to ODIHR’s efforts to mainstream gender in all of its activities pertaining to freedom of religion or belief by fulfilling its functions and tasks in a gender-sensitive manner.  

Members of the Panel will be appointed for a renewable three-year term, will serve on a part-time basis and will not be entitled to remuneration for their services.

More information about the Panel and the application process is available in the document that can be downloaded from this page.

Applications should be submitted by 5 May 2022.