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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Good laws are vital to build strong democracies.
For over 20 years, ODIHR has been helping states across the OSCE region ensure their laws are in line with international #HumanRights and #RuleOfLaw standards.
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For over 20 years, ODIHR has been helping states across the OSCE region ensure their laws are in line with international #HumanRights and #RuleOfLaw standards.
Find out more: buff.ly/Y6guSSa
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Good laws are vital to build strong democracies.
For over 20 years, ODIHR has been helping states across the OSCE region ensure their laws are in line with international #HumanRights and #RuleOfLaw standards.
Find out more: buff.ly/Y6guSSa
For over 20 years, ODIHR has been helping states across the OSCE region ensure their laws are in line with international #HumanRights and #RuleOfLaw standards.
Find out more: buff.ly/Y6guSSa
ODIHR deeply deplores Russia’s latest attacks on 🇺🇦#Ukraine, which have killed numerous civilians and injured many more, including children. Such actions constitute a clear violation of international humanitarian law & fundamental human values, and must stop immediately. #IHL
November 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
ODIHR deeply deplores Russia’s latest attacks on 🇺🇦#Ukraine, which have killed numerous civilians and injured many more, including children. Such actions constitute a clear violation of international humanitarian law & fundamental human values, and must stop immediately. #IHL
Today ODIHR launches its annual hate crime report, underlining that training is vital to ensure hate crimes are recognised, victims protected, and perpetrators brought to justice.
Learn more and download the findings here: buff.ly/6R9Yx9w
#ToleranceDay
Learn more and download the findings here: buff.ly/6R9Yx9w
#ToleranceDay
November 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Today ODIHR launches its annual hate crime report, underlining that training is vital to ensure hate crimes are recognised, victims protected, and perpetrators brought to justice.
Learn more and download the findings here: buff.ly/6R9Yx9w
#ToleranceDay
Learn more and download the findings here: buff.ly/6R9Yx9w
#ToleranceDay
With artificial intelligence increasingly shaping our daily lives, ODIHR has launched a new publication exploring the major implications of AI for individual autonomy, social life and democracy.
Download and read the publication here ▶️ buff.ly/Qntb1ZJ
Download and read the publication here ▶️ buff.ly/Qntb1ZJ
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
With artificial intelligence increasingly shaping our daily lives, ODIHR has launched a new publication exploring the major implications of AI for individual autonomy, social life and democracy.
Download and read the publication here ▶️ buff.ly/Qntb1ZJ
Download and read the publication here ▶️ buff.ly/Qntb1ZJ
On 17 November we will launch our annual hate crime report, the world’s most extensive collection of information on #HateCrime.
To find out more about the key insights and trends, join ODIHR for an online presentation of the report's findings ➡️ buff.ly/Wst7uKx
To find out more about the key insights and trends, join ODIHR for an online presentation of the report's findings ➡️ buff.ly/Wst7uKx
November 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
On 17 November we will launch our annual hate crime report, the world’s most extensive collection of information on #HateCrime.
To find out more about the key insights and trends, join ODIHR for an online presentation of the report's findings ➡️ buff.ly/Wst7uKx
To find out more about the key insights and trends, join ODIHR for an online presentation of the report's findings ➡️ buff.ly/Wst7uKx
Human rights defenders speak up for the rights of others, even when it threatens their own safety.
Find about more about how ODIHR supports and promotes the protection of human rights defenders: buff.ly/5YBy2I9
Find about more about how ODIHR supports and promotes the protection of human rights defenders: buff.ly/5YBy2I9
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Human rights defenders speak up for the rights of others, even when it threatens their own safety.
Find about more about how ODIHR supports and promotes the protection of human rights defenders: buff.ly/5YBy2I9
Find about more about how ODIHR supports and promotes the protection of human rights defenders: buff.ly/5YBy2I9
Human dignity and freedom are the foundation of peace. Respect for our human dimension commitments in their entirety, multilateralism & the protection of civil society are indispensable for lasting security, said ODIHR Director Maria Telalian at her biannual address to the OSCE.
November 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Human dignity and freedom are the foundation of peace. Respect for our human dimension commitments in their entirety, multilateralism & the protection of civil society are indispensable for lasting security, said ODIHR Director Maria Telalian at her biannual address to the OSCE.
Voters had distinct choices in 🇲🇰 North Macedonia’s local election run-off, but not all candidates had equal campaign conditions, international observers say.
Read more in our press release: buff.ly/6DY0uf7
Read more in our press release: buff.ly/6DY0uf7
Voters had distinct choices in North Macedonia’s local election run-off, but not all candidates had equal campaign conditions: international observers
SKOPJE, 3 November 2025 – The second round of North Macedonia’s mayoral elections offered voters a choice between political alternatives and the campaign was competitive in most municipalities, but…
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November 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Voters had distinct choices in 🇲🇰 North Macedonia’s local election run-off, but not all candidates had equal campaign conditions, international observers say.
Read more in our press release: buff.ly/6DY0uf7
Read more in our press release: buff.ly/6DY0uf7
ODIHR will shortly publish a legal review of recent legal changes in 🇬🇪#Georgia affecting freedom of peaceful assembly on request from @Ombudsman_Geo.
We are closely monitoring developments & continue to offer our assistance in strengthening democracy & human rights in Georgia.
We are closely monitoring developments & continue to offer our assistance in strengthening democracy & human rights in Georgia.
October 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
ODIHR will shortly publish a legal review of recent legal changes in 🇬🇪#Georgia affecting freedom of peaceful assembly on request from @Ombudsman_Geo.
We are closely monitoring developments & continue to offer our assistance in strengthening democracy & human rights in Georgia.
We are closely monitoring developments & continue to offer our assistance in strengthening democracy & human rights in Georgia.
🇷🇴 While Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently managed, it was marked by insufficient oversight of key aspects of the campaign and concerns over the widespread use of inauthentic behaviour by candidates online ⬇️
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Romania’s repeat presidential election 2025: ODIHR limited election observation mission final report
Romania’s May repeat presidential election was efficiently managed, and recent efforts by the authorities to improve electoral integrity were notable. However, the repeat presidential election was…
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October 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🇷🇴 While Romania’s repeat presidential election was efficiently managed, it was marked by insufficient oversight of key aspects of the campaign and concerns over the widespread use of inauthentic behaviour by candidates online ⬇️
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🇦🇱 Albania’s parliamentary #elections on 11 May were competitive and professionally managed, but they took place in a highly polarized environment and contestants did not enjoy a level playing field.
Find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/yaA9RPP
Find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/yaA9RPP
Albania parliamentary elections 2025: ODIHR election observation mission final report
Albania’s parliamentary elections on 11 May were competitive and professionally managed, but they took place in a highly polarized environment and contestants did not enjoy a level playing field.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🇦🇱 Albania’s parliamentary #elections on 11 May were competitive and professionally managed, but they took place in a highly polarized environment and contestants did not enjoy a level playing field.
Find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/yaA9RPP
Find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/yaA9RPP
No child should grow up without a nationality.
But today, many do.
That's why ODIHR, @oscehcnm and @Refugees launched a guide full of real solutions:
Opening Doors for Children - Prevention of Childhood Statelessness.
Read the guide here: buff.ly/YxuWAT9
But today, many do.
That's why ODIHR, @oscehcnm and @Refugees launched a guide full of real solutions:
Opening Doors for Children - Prevention of Childhood Statelessness.
Read the guide here: buff.ly/YxuWAT9
October 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM
No child should grow up without a nationality.
But today, many do.
That's why ODIHR, @oscehcnm and @Refugees launched a guide full of real solutions:
Opening Doors for Children - Prevention of Childhood Statelessness.
Read the guide here: buff.ly/YxuWAT9
But today, many do.
That's why ODIHR, @oscehcnm and @Refugees launched a guide full of real solutions:
Opening Doors for Children - Prevention of Childhood Statelessness.
Read the guide here: buff.ly/YxuWAT9
🇵🇱 Poland’s presidential election was competitive and well-run with fundamental freedoms respected, but marked by deep polarization amid ongoing concerns over media bias and the transparency of campaign finance.
Find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/Wwq56I7
Find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/Wwq56I7
Poland presidential election 2025: ODIHR limited election observation mission final report
Poland’s presidential election in May was competitive and efficiently managed but it took place in a highly polarized political environment, which deepened existing divides and impacted the…
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October 21, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🇵🇱 Poland’s presidential election was competitive and well-run with fundamental freedoms respected, but marked by deep polarization amid ongoing concerns over media bias and the transparency of campaign finance.
Find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/Wwq56I7
Find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/Wwq56I7
🇲🇰 North Macedonia’s local elections were competitive but adversely affected by legal shortcomings and political polarization: international observers
www.osce.org/odihr/electi... ⬇️
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North Macedonia’s local elections were competitive but adversely affected by legal shortcomings and political polarization: international observers
SKOPJE, 20 October 2025 – The campaign was competitive in North Macedonia’s local elections and voters had a wide range of political alternatives to choose from, but they were negatively affected by…
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October 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🇲🇰 North Macedonia’s local elections were competitive but adversely affected by legal shortcomings and political polarization: international observers
www.osce.org/odihr/electi... ⬇️
www.osce.org/odihr/electi... ⬇️
Today 🇲🇰#NorthMacedonia holds local #elections, and ODIHR has more than 250 observers across the country.
Join the press conference of the international observers at 15:00 local time tomorrow to hear a discussion of our initial findings: buff.ly/Naz1wSs
Join the press conference of the international observers at 15:00 local time tomorrow to hear a discussion of our initial findings: buff.ly/Naz1wSs
October 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Today 🇲🇰#NorthMacedonia holds local #elections, and ODIHR has more than 250 observers across the country.
Join the press conference of the international observers at 15:00 local time tomorrow to hear a discussion of our initial findings: buff.ly/Naz1wSs
Join the press conference of the international observers at 15:00 local time tomorrow to hear a discussion of our initial findings: buff.ly/Naz1wSs
Stronger protection needed for human rights defenders in exile, participants say at ODIHR event
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/1o446FY
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/1o446FY
October 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Stronger protection needed for human rights defenders in exile, participants say at ODIHR event
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/1o446FY
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/1o446FY
National human rights institutions’ vital role in focus of ODIHR and @ennhri event
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/ziikysm
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/ziikysm
National human rights institutions’ vital role in focus of ODIHR and ENNHRI event
National human rights institutions (NHRIs) are vital to protect rights and uphold democratic standards, serving as independent watchdogs and a bridge between governments and civil society said the…
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October 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
National human rights institutions’ vital role in focus of ODIHR and @ennhri event
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#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/ziikysm
Long-term support for survivors of human trafficking in focus at ODIHR event
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/KtdRxQ5
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/KtdRxQ5
Long-term support for survivors of human trafficking in focus at ODIHR event
Victims of human trafficking are often hidden in plain sight, with only a fraction ever identified due to fear, or manipulation and coercion by traffickers. Even after identification, survivors face…
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October 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Long-term support for survivors of human trafficking in focus at ODIHR event
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/KtdRxQ5
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/KtdRxQ5
Tackling attacks on migrant and refugee rights in focus of ODIHR event
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/J6d2MTz
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/J6d2MTz
Tackling attacks on migrant and refugee rights in focus of ODIHR event
Greater efforts are needed to counter the growing hostility toward migrants and refugees, increasingly fuelled by disinformation and anti-migrant rhetoric, which is weakening solidarity and respect…
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October 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Tackling attacks on migrant and refugee rights in focus of ODIHR event
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/J6d2MTz
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/J6d2MTz
15 years working together to tackle hate crime in South-Eastern Europe
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/BPTH9R5
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/BPTH9R5
15 years working together to tackle hate crime in South-Eastern Europe
Hate crimes remain a threat to security and social cohesion, particularly in post-conflict and transitional societies.
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October 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
15 years working together to tackle hate crime in South-Eastern Europe
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/BPTH9R5
#WarsawHDC ⬇️ buff.ly/BPTH9R5