Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
In this section you will find an overview of the fundamental and human rights related aspects of the OSCE.
Helsinki Final Act
On August 1, 1975 the chiefs of state of all 35 participating states signed the Helsinki Final Act on Security and Co-operation in Europe. In the «decalogue» the members define ten gr...
The Concept of the Human Dimension
After the Follow-up Meeting in Vienna (November 04, 1986 - January 19, 1989) the concept of the human dimension was introduced. It encompasses human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rights of nati...
Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)
The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the central institution of the OSCE responsible for the human dimension. The ODIHR has the mission to assist OSCE states in respectin...
OSCE Long-Term Missions
The log-term missions are a central element of the OSCE crisis and conflict management. The Permanent Council is responsible for passing legislation on long-term mission mandates. The leaders of ...
