OSCE/ODIHR Annual Report 2019 - PART 3: Societies are equal, inclusive, resilient and free of all forms of discrimination and marginalization

Tolerance of differing beliefs and cultures is a cornerstone of democracy, and ODIHR works unceasingly to build inclusive societies based on human rights.

To make this possible, the Office is fully engaged in combating the discrimination, exclusion and hate crime experienced by many people across the diverse societies of the OSCE region. ODIHR works with all those responsible for strengthening tolerance in our societies, from national authorities, through law enforcement agencies, to teachers and civil society. Through resources and tools such as practical guides, teaching aids, and training, ODIHR helps increase inclusion at all levels of society. These impact stories from 2019, which include the creation of opportunities for Roma to access education and take on leadership roles, the development of national strategies to integrate migrants, and more effective ways of tackling hate crime, show that despite ongoing challenges, real progress is being made towards building equal and inclusive societies. The full report is available here.