OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
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ODIHR works across the OSCE region to strengthen democratic institutions, support democratic elections, promote the rule of law, protect human rights, and build tolerant societies.
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📢 We’re hiring!
We’re looking for an adviser on human rights and new technologies to join ODIHR in Warsaw.
Learn more about this seconded position and apply by 2 March:
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We’re looking for an adviser on human rights and new technologies to join ODIHR in Warsaw.
Learn more about this seconded position and apply by 2 March:
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February 11, 2026 at 9:02 AM
📢 We’re hiring!
We’re looking for an adviser on human rights and new technologies to join ODIHR in Warsaw.
Learn more about this seconded position and apply by 2 March:
buff.ly/k79Aqoa
We’re looking for an adviser on human rights and new technologies to join ODIHR in Warsaw.
Learn more about this seconded position and apply by 2 March:
buff.ly/k79Aqoa
Good lawmaking is a cornerstone of a genuine democracy.
And the quality of laws depends on how they are drafted.
ODIHR works with OSCE countries to ensure their lawmaking processes are in line with democratic principles and human rights standards.
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And the quality of laws depends on how they are drafted.
ODIHR works with OSCE countries to ensure their lawmaking processes are in line with democratic principles and human rights standards.
▶️ bit.ly/3XAVdYJ
February 5, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Good lawmaking is a cornerstone of a genuine democracy.
And the quality of laws depends on how they are drafted.
ODIHR works with OSCE countries to ensure their lawmaking processes are in line with democratic principles and human rights standards.
▶️ bit.ly/3XAVdYJ
And the quality of laws depends on how they are drafted.
ODIHR works with OSCE countries to ensure their lawmaking processes are in line with democratic principles and human rights standards.
▶️ bit.ly/3XAVdYJ
Hate crime hurts victims, their families and entire communities.
If you monitored hate crime for civil society in 2025, ODIHR wants to hear from you.
Find out more and send us your information by 31 March: buff.ly/HZeLHMp
#CivilSociety #HumanRights
If you monitored hate crime for civil society in 2025, ODIHR wants to hear from you.
Find out more and send us your information by 31 March: buff.ly/HZeLHMp
#CivilSociety #HumanRights
February 4, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Hate crime hurts victims, their families and entire communities.
If you monitored hate crime for civil society in 2025, ODIHR wants to hear from you.
Find out more and send us your information by 31 March: buff.ly/HZeLHMp
#CivilSociety #HumanRights
If you monitored hate crime for civil society in 2025, ODIHR wants to hear from you.
Find out more and send us your information by 31 March: buff.ly/HZeLHMp
#CivilSociety #HumanRights
Are you a human rights defender?
ODIHR's online game is a fun approach to a serious topic, helping human rights defenders stay safe while doing their important work.
🎮 Play it now: t.co/LSGxG2RiaJ
ODIHR's online game is a fun approach to a serious topic, helping human rights defenders stay safe while doing their important work.
🎮 Play it now: t.co/LSGxG2RiaJ
February 2, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Are you a human rights defender?
ODIHR's online game is a fun approach to a serious topic, helping human rights defenders stay safe while doing their important work.
🎮 Play it now: t.co/LSGxG2RiaJ
ODIHR's online game is a fun approach to a serious topic, helping human rights defenders stay safe while doing their important work.
🎮 Play it now: t.co/LSGxG2RiaJ
Today we mark 81 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp.
As the living memory of the Holocaust fades, we urgently need new forms of remembrance.
Read more in our statement with the OSCE 2026 Swiss chairpersonship: buff.ly/z07YPuA
#HolocaustRemembranceDay
As the living memory of the Holocaust fades, we urgently need new forms of remembrance.
Read more in our statement with the OSCE 2026 Swiss chairpersonship: buff.ly/z07YPuA
#HolocaustRemembranceDay
Innovative forms of memorial are vital to strengthen societal resilience as the age of survivor testimony ends, OSCE says on Holocaust Remembrance Day
BERN/WARSAW, 27 January 2026 – As the living memory of the Holocaust, the brutal extermination of the Jews by the Nazis and their collaborators...
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January 27, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Today we mark 81 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp.
As the living memory of the Holocaust fades, we urgently need new forms of remembrance.
Read more in our statement with the OSCE 2026 Swiss chairpersonship: buff.ly/z07YPuA
#HolocaustRemembranceDay
As the living memory of the Holocaust fades, we urgently need new forms of remembrance.
Read more in our statement with the OSCE 2026 Swiss chairpersonship: buff.ly/z07YPuA
#HolocaustRemembranceDay
The political participation of people with disabilities is a fundamental human right.
But they remain under-represented in political and public life worldwide.
ODIHR's new publication looks at how quota systems can be part of the solution.
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But they remain under-represented in political and public life worldwide.
ODIHR's new publication looks at how quota systems can be part of the solution.
📘 Read more: buff.ly/hcCzwgV
January 26, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The political participation of people with disabilities is a fundamental human right.
But they remain under-represented in political and public life worldwide.
ODIHR's new publication looks at how quota systems can be part of the solution.
📘 Read more: buff.ly/hcCzwgV
But they remain under-represented in political and public life worldwide.
ODIHR's new publication looks at how quota systems can be part of the solution.
📘 Read more: buff.ly/hcCzwgV
Anyone can fall victim to trafficking. Understanding how to identify victims can save lives.
ODIHR's indicators:
🔵 Are developed with survivor leaders
🔵 Are grounded in real experiences and expert insights
🔵 Offer practical checklists
Learn more: buff.ly/qRJEmlz
ODIHR's indicators:
🔵 Are developed with survivor leaders
🔵 Are grounded in real experiences and expert insights
🔵 Offer practical checklists
Learn more: buff.ly/qRJEmlz
January 23, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Anyone can fall victim to trafficking. Understanding how to identify victims can save lives.
ODIHR's indicators:
🔵 Are developed with survivor leaders
🔵 Are grounded in real experiences and expert insights
🔵 Offer practical checklists
Learn more: buff.ly/qRJEmlz
ODIHR's indicators:
🔵 Are developed with survivor leaders
🔵 Are grounded in real experiences and expert insights
🔵 Offer practical checklists
Learn more: buff.ly/qRJEmlz
Throughout 2025 ODIHR worked on publications and practical guides to strengthen democracy and human rights, helping to make our societies both safer and fairer.
👉🏼 Here they are all in one place, ready to download and use: buff.ly/VGAuOsi
👉🏼 Here they are all in one place, ready to download and use: buff.ly/VGAuOsi
January 22, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Throughout 2025 ODIHR worked on publications and practical guides to strengthen democracy and human rights, helping to make our societies both safer and fairer.
👉🏼 Here they are all in one place, ready to download and use: buff.ly/VGAuOsi
👉🏼 Here they are all in one place, ready to download and use: buff.ly/VGAuOsi
Violence against women in politics is a serious human rights violation.
It is also a serious challenge to peace and security.
Download the latest addition to our toolkit dedicated to addressing violence against women in politics in the OSCE region.
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It is also a serious challenge to peace and security.
Download the latest addition to our toolkit dedicated to addressing violence against women in politics in the OSCE region.
👉🏼 buff.ly/frznT3u
January 20, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Violence against women in politics is a serious human rights violation.
It is also a serious challenge to peace and security.
Download the latest addition to our toolkit dedicated to addressing violence against women in politics in the OSCE region.
👉🏼 buff.ly/frznT3u
It is also a serious challenge to peace and security.
Download the latest addition to our toolkit dedicated to addressing violence against women in politics in the OSCE region.
👉🏼 buff.ly/frznT3u
Can artificial intelligence shape what we think?
What does that mean for human rights?
ODIHR's policy brief looks at how AI is changing the way ideas are formed, and why protecting freedom of thought matters more than ever.
👉 Read more: buff.ly/dyysm9y
What does that mean for human rights?
ODIHR's policy brief looks at how AI is changing the way ideas are formed, and why protecting freedom of thought matters more than ever.
👉 Read more: buff.ly/dyysm9y
January 19, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Can artificial intelligence shape what we think?
What does that mean for human rights?
ODIHR's policy brief looks at how AI is changing the way ideas are formed, and why protecting freedom of thought matters more than ever.
👉 Read more: buff.ly/dyysm9y
What does that mean for human rights?
ODIHR's policy brief looks at how AI is changing the way ideas are formed, and why protecting freedom of thought matters more than ever.
👉 Read more: buff.ly/dyysm9y
Good laws are vital for strong democracies.
For over 20 years, ODIHR has been helping states across the OSCE region ensure their laws are in line with international human rights and rule of law standards.
Find out more: buff.ly/4dRr0dS
For over 20 years, ODIHR has been helping states across the OSCE region ensure their laws are in line with international human rights and rule of law standards.
Find out more: buff.ly/4dRr0dS
January 15, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Good laws are vital for strong democracies.
For over 20 years, ODIHR has been helping states across the OSCE region ensure their laws are in line with international human rights and rule of law standards.
Find out more: buff.ly/4dRr0dS
For over 20 years, ODIHR has been helping states across the OSCE region ensure their laws are in line with international human rights and rule of law standards.
Find out more: buff.ly/4dRr0dS
Gender equality is not just for women. It makes society work better for everyone.
Through our CHANGE project, ODIHR is working to counter gender equality backsliding by monitoring, addressing and reversing setbacks.
Find out more: buff.ly/CasfmqP
Through our CHANGE project, ODIHR is working to counter gender equality backsliding by monitoring, addressing and reversing setbacks.
Find out more: buff.ly/CasfmqP
January 7, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Gender equality is not just for women. It makes society work better for everyone.
Through our CHANGE project, ODIHR is working to counter gender equality backsliding by monitoring, addressing and reversing setbacks.
Find out more: buff.ly/CasfmqP
Through our CHANGE project, ODIHR is working to counter gender equality backsliding by monitoring, addressing and reversing setbacks.
Find out more: buff.ly/CasfmqP
ODIHR wishes a good start to 2026.
Working together, we can make this a year to strengthen democracy and human rights across the OSCE region and beyond.
Working together, we can make this a year to strengthen democracy and human rights across the OSCE region and beyond.
January 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
ODIHR wishes a good start to 2026.
Working together, we can make this a year to strengthen democracy and human rights across the OSCE region and beyond.
Working together, we can make this a year to strengthen democracy and human rights across the OSCE region and beyond.
Security begins with freedom, fairness and dignity.
To achieve that goal, ODIHR works each day throughout the OSCE region to strengthen respect for democratic principles and human rights.
Find out what we do: buff.ly/ASg7uZa
To achieve that goal, ODIHR works each day throughout the OSCE region to strengthen respect for democratic principles and human rights.
Find out what we do: buff.ly/ASg7uZa
December 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Security begins with freedom, fairness and dignity.
To achieve that goal, ODIHR works each day throughout the OSCE region to strengthen respect for democratic principles and human rights.
Find out what we do: buff.ly/ASg7uZa
To achieve that goal, ODIHR works each day throughout the OSCE region to strengthen respect for democratic principles and human rights.
Find out what we do: buff.ly/ASg7uZa
The new OSCE website is live!
Find ODIHR's resources, events, analysis, and ways to engage with our work across the OSCE region — all in one place.
👉 odihr.osce.org
Find ODIHR's resources, events, analysis, and ways to engage with our work across the OSCE region — all in one place.
👉 odihr.osce.org
December 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The new OSCE website is live!
Find ODIHR's resources, events, analysis, and ways to engage with our work across the OSCE region — all in one place.
👉 odihr.osce.org
Find ODIHR's resources, events, analysis, and ways to engage with our work across the OSCE region — all in one place.
👉 odihr.osce.org
Anti-migrant narratives undermine not just individual human rights but also global security, ODIHR says on #MigrantsDay.
Read the full statement: buff.ly/YqPFkcZ
Read the full statement: buff.ly/YqPFkcZ
December 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Anti-migrant narratives undermine not just individual human rights but also global security, ODIHR says on #MigrantsDay.
Read the full statement: buff.ly/YqPFkcZ
Read the full statement: buff.ly/YqPFkcZ
📣 New report from ODIHR: Intensified use of short-range drones in 🇺🇦#Ukraine increases civilian casualties, hampers humanitarian efforts on front line.
Read more: buff.ly/rkqiFLa
Read more: buff.ly/rkqiFLa
December 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
📣 New report from ODIHR: Intensified use of short-range drones in 🇺🇦#Ukraine increases civilian casualties, hampers humanitarian efforts on front line.
Read more: buff.ly/rkqiFLa
Read more: buff.ly/rkqiFLa
Two decades after the declaration of principles for international election observation was first signed, ODIHR has joined international partners to reaffirm its commitment to independent and objective election observation.
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Read more ▶️ buff.ly/CfgcAfA #elections
December 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Two decades after the declaration of principles for international election observation was first signed, ODIHR has joined international partners to reaffirm its commitment to independent and objective election observation.
Read more ▶️ buff.ly/CfgcAfA #elections
Read more ▶️ buff.ly/CfgcAfA #elections
On this #HumanRightsDay, we must remember that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is the only pathway to lasting peace and security in Europe and beyond.
Upholding OSCE human rights principles ensures peaceful, inclusive and resilient societies.
Upholding OSCE human rights principles ensures peaceful, inclusive and resilient societies.
December 10, 2025 at 7:49 AM
On this #HumanRightsDay, we must remember that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is the only pathway to lasting peace and security in Europe and beyond.
Upholding OSCE human rights principles ensures peaceful, inclusive and resilient societies.
Upholding OSCE human rights principles ensures peaceful, inclusive and resilient societies.
Many trafficked women are in plain sight and yet still unseen, unheard and unprotected.
ODIHR has worked to develop survivor-informed indicators that show how often warning signs are missed.
Let's work together to end this crime. Read more: buff.ly/GcJ8soW
#16Days
ODIHR has worked to develop survivor-informed indicators that show how often warning signs are missed.
Let's work together to end this crime. Read more: buff.ly/GcJ8soW
#16Days
December 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Many trafficked women are in plain sight and yet still unseen, unheard and unprotected.
ODIHR has worked to develop survivor-informed indicators that show how often warning signs are missed.
Let's work together to end this crime. Read more: buff.ly/GcJ8soW
#16Days
ODIHR has worked to develop survivor-informed indicators that show how often warning signs are missed.
Let's work together to end this crime. Read more: buff.ly/GcJ8soW
#16Days
Many trafficked women are in plain sight and yet still unseen, unheard and unprotected.
ODIHR has worked to develop survivor-informed indicators that show how often warning signs are missed.
Let's work together to end this crime. Read more: buff.ly/GcJ8soW
#16Days
ODIHR has worked to develop survivor-informed indicators that show how often warning signs are missed.
Let's work together to end this crime. Read more: buff.ly/GcJ8soW
#16Days
December 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Many trafficked women are in plain sight and yet still unseen, unheard and unprotected.
ODIHR has worked to develop survivor-informed indicators that show how often warning signs are missed.
Let's work together to end this crime. Read more: buff.ly/GcJ8soW
#16Days
ODIHR has worked to develop survivor-informed indicators that show how often warning signs are missed.
Let's work together to end this crime. Read more: buff.ly/GcJ8soW
#16Days
Today we celebrate the contribution people with disabilities make to our societies.
ODIHR remains committed to working towards a more inclusive and equal future for all, where people with disabilities can engage fully in political and public life.
#IDPD2025 #DisabilityDay
ODIHR remains committed to working towards a more inclusive and equal future for all, where people with disabilities can engage fully in political and public life.
#IDPD2025 #DisabilityDay
December 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Today we celebrate the contribution people with disabilities make to our societies.
ODIHR remains committed to working towards a more inclusive and equal future for all, where people with disabilities can engage fully in political and public life.
#IDPD2025 #DisabilityDay
ODIHR remains committed to working towards a more inclusive and equal future for all, where people with disabilities can engage fully in political and public life.
#IDPD2025 #DisabilityDay
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary #elections efficiently run but a restrictive campaign environment stifled public engagement, international observers say ⬇️
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Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary elections efficiently run but a restrictive campaign environment stifled public engagement, international observers say | OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
BISHKEK, 1 December 2025 – Kyrgyzstan’s early parliamentary elections were efficiently run but the restrictive campaign environment stifled c...
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December 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary #elections efficiently run but a restrictive campaign environment stifled public engagement, international observers say ⬇️
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🇰🇬#Kyrgyzstan holds parliamentary #elections today, and ODIHR has hundreds of observers spread out across the country.
Tune in here at 15:00 local time tomorrow to watch the press conference of the international observers: buff.ly/RGcNNi8 #выборы2025
Tune in here at 15:00 local time tomorrow to watch the press conference of the international observers: buff.ly/RGcNNi8 #выборы2025
November 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🇰🇬#Kyrgyzstan holds parliamentary #elections today, and ODIHR has hundreds of observers spread out across the country.
Tune in here at 15:00 local time tomorrow to watch the press conference of the international observers: buff.ly/RGcNNi8 #выборы2025
Tune in here at 15:00 local time tomorrow to watch the press conference of the international observers: buff.ly/RGcNNi8 #выборы2025
🇧🇦 Election of Republika Srpska president saw candidates campaign freely but lacked a level playing field, international observers say ⬇️
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November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🇧🇦 Election of Republika Srpska president saw candidates campaign freely but lacked a level playing field, international observers say ⬇️
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