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National human rights institutions key to counter-terrorism measures in line with human rights, participants say at ODIHR event

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 1d

🇺🇦 Methodology of ODIHR’s Ukraine Monitoring Initiative in focus at Warsaw conference

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 1d

Today is #WorldDayAgainstTheDeathPenalty.

The death penalty is widely recognised as a cruel & inhuman punishment. It does not deter crime & causes terrible suffering.

All OSCE countries should join the global trend of abolition & make the OSCE region a death penalty-free zone.

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 2d

National human rights institutions key to counter-terrorism measures in line with human rights, participants say at ODIHR event

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National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) play an indispensable role in ensuring respect for and protection of human rights in the context of national security as counter-terrorism measures expand,…

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 2d

New publication on freedom of thought launched as challenges multiply in the age of AI

#WarsawHDC

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OSCE human rights office calls on Georgian authorities to respect freedom of peaceful assembly, human rights amid increasing pressure on civil society

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 4d

ODIHR calls on the Georgian authorities to respect freedom of peaceful assembly and human rights amid increasing pressure on civil society.

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WARSAW, 7 October 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) expresses concern over the violent protests following Georgia’s recent local elections.

Democratic governance challenges in the OSCE region debated at Warsaw conference

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 4d

Democratic governance challenges in the OSCE region debated at Warsaw conference.

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With democratic institutions under pressure across the OSCE region, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) brought together experts and officials at the Warsaw Human…

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 4d

25 years of ODIHR’s election legal assistance marked at Warsaw conference

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 6d

Shocked at reports of Russian strikes on a railway station in 🇺🇦 Sumy with numerous civilian injuries, including children. The energy infrastructure has been repeatedly damaged, leaving thousands without power in #Ukraine.

These blatant violations of #IHL must stop now.

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 8d

To build equal societies, justice systems must reflect the diversity of our communities.

Find out more about how ODIHR helps achieve positive change.

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 9d

The abhorrent attack on a synagogue in Manchester today, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, shows us the horrific consequences of #Antisemitism.

ODIHR rejects any act of violence or hatred against religious communities.

Moldova’s parliamentary elections were competitive but campaign marred by cyberattacks, illegal funding and disinformation, international observers say

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 12d

🇲🇩 #Moldova’s parliamentary #elections were competitive but campaign marred by cyberattacks, illegal funding and disinformation, international observers say ⬇️

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CHIŞINĂU, 29 September 2025 – Moldova’s parliamentary elections were competitive and offered voters a clear choice between political alternatives, but the process was marred by serious cases…

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 18d

Election observation is key to our work and our mandate.

So far ODIHR has observed some 460 elections, helping to improve the quality and transparency of elections across the OSCE region.

Find out more about how our election observation works ➡️ buff.ly/1rcWRCT

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 23d

Combating violence against women in politics is vital to ensure women's active participation in public life, enabling us to work towards fully inclusive societies across the OSCE region.

Discover more in our practical toolkit:
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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · 26d

Strong democracies make our societies more stable and more secure.

In a time of polarisation and conflict, respect for democratic principles is more important than ever.

The future of democracy is in our hands.

#DemocracyDay

Invitation from Georgia less than a month before elections makes meaningful observation impossible: ODIHR statement

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Für Menschenrechte @dimr.bsky.social · Sep 10

Maria Telalian, Director of @odihr.pl, visited the Institute.

Together with the Director of the Institute, Beate Rudolf, she emphasised the great importance of politicians who stand up for the human rights of all, for independent institutions and for a strong civil society.

Two people stand in front of a picture showing parts of the words ‘Human Dignity’. One smiles at the camera, the other looks serious. The text reads: "Anti-democratic and inhumane parties and sentiments are on the rise throughout Europe. Now more than ever, the democratic constitutional state needs politicians who stand up for the human rights of all, for independent institutions and for a strong civil society."

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Sep 10

Invitation from 🇬🇪#Georgia less than a month before #elections makes meaningful observation impossible.

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WARSAW, 9 September 2025 – The invitation by the Georgian authorities to observe the local elections taking place on 4 October, less than a month before election day, leaves insufficient time for…

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Sep 3

This year the OSCE marks the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.

Register by 15 September to join the 2025 Finnish Chair and ODIHR at #WarsawHDC for 10 days of discussion on democracy and human rights across the OSCE region ➡️ buff.ly/oSk5dDH

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Sep 1

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

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Aug 22

More must be done to safeguard the human rights defenders who are protecting our right to freedom of religion or belief, ODIHR says on today’s International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. Read more in our statement ▶️ buff.ly/v9BtM2w
#HumanRights #FoRB

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Aug 20

You can tell a lot about a society by how it runs its prisons.

The Nelson Mandela Rules set the standard. The ODIHR and @penalreformint.bsky.social Trainer’s Manual turns them into a hands-on, 4-day course for prison staff.

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Aug 18

The rule of law is only as strong as the judges who uphold it. If their independence is weakened, so is our democracy.

ODIHR’s Warsaw Recommendations show how to protect it — now in 6 languages.

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Aug 14

ODIHR is hiring local staff for our Election Observation Mission to North Macedonia 🇲🇰 (19 Oct local elections).

Roles in Skopje and regions: admin, logistics, analysis, security, driving and more.

Apply by 26 Aug–2 Sept (dates vary).

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OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Aug 13

Thanks so much for joining us for the launch and working on this report together 🙏

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights @odihr.pl · Aug 13

Thanks so much, Cynthia 🙏