Publications

Global and regional commitments over the last thirty years provide solid support for promoting gender equality in politics. In recent years, the growth of women’s representation has stagnated, and the OSCE region is now witnessing escalating narratives against gender equality, which are having a detrimental effect on women’s political participation. Temporary special measures are being abolished, and no new ones are being introduced. Political polarization is steadily increasing, while sexism and violence against women in politics is pervasive, impacting female politicians’ decisions on whether to run for office, advocate certain policy solutions or leave their elected posts.

As governments navigate the fast-evolving terrain of artificial intelligence (AI), including its integration in fields such as neurotechnology, a core but often overlooked right demands urgent attention: freedom of thought.

Despite the progress made during decades of work by women’s rights organizations and democratic institutions, gender equality is still a long way off. There is a growing understanding that gender equality will only be achieved when men and women work together towards full gender equality and equal respect for the rights of all individuals and groups.

A factsheet explaining the work of ODIHR on supporting and protecting human rights defenders

A factsheet explaining the work of ODIHR in promoting the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion or belief.

A factsheet explaining the work of ODIHR on Rule of Law

A factsheet explaining the work of ODIHR on migration and human rights at international borders

A factsheet explaining the work of ODIHR on Legislative Assistance and how to request it

A factsheet explaining the work of ODIHR on democratic lawmaking

A factsheet explaining the work of ODIHR in promoting the human rights of Roma and Sinti and their integration in society.