ODIHR is very concerned about the reported violence and arrests during the ongoing protests in #Serbia. We urge 🇷🇸 authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly and refrain from any excessive & indiscriminate use of force, ensuring that any violations are investigated.

Oversight is key to hold the security sector accountable. This week ODIHR worked with 🇵🇱 oversight bodies to strengthen:. ✅ Gender-sensitive monitoring.✅ Fair and effective complaint handling.✅ A trauma-informed approach . Thanks to @KotulaKat and all distinguished guests.

Today we celebrate the International Day of Parliamentarism & honour the vital role of genuine parliamentary democracy in giving a voice to citizens. The strength of parliaments must always lie in their integrity. Download and use ODIHR’s toolkit here 🔽

ODIHR expresses deep concern over the recent conviction & sentencing of 7 media professionals in 🇦🇿#Azerbaijan for carrying out their legitimate work. We urge the authorities to reconsider. Open dialogue & respect for fundamental freedoms are essential for any democratic society.

Torture is a grave violation of human rights. Justice and reparation for survivors are key. On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, ODIHR calls on OSCE states to take proactive steps to uphold their commitments to prevent torture and ensure accountability.

🇩🇪 Germany’s parliamentary #elections were competitive and professionally managed with fundamental freedoms respected, but the vibrant campaign was targeted by disinformation and foreign interference and marked by polarization. Read more ⬇️ .

ODIHR welcomes the release of Siarhei Tsikhanouski and others unjustly imprisoned in #Belarus. We continue to call for the release of all those who remain behind bars simply for exercising their fundamental rights to peaceful protest and freedom of expression.

Refugee protection is both a shared responsibility and a legal obligation. Read more in our statement to mark #WorldRefugeeDay ▶️ #HumanRights

Out now: ODIHR’s new guidelines for National Human Rights Institutions and Equality Bodies on integrating Roma and Sinti issues. Practical tools to turn mandates into impact — from strategy and staffing to trust-building and legal action. Download:

🎮 Starlight Stadium — an online game for human rights defenders. Train your instincts in a safe space.Navigate a fictional investigation.Learn how to monitor, report & protect. 🟣 Available in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.🔗

🇬🇧 The UK general election was competitive and well organised, but challenges remain in voter registration, campaign finance and protection from online abuse, ODIHR’s final report says. Find out more ➡️

Counter-terrorism is only effective when it’s built on trust, accountability, and respect for human rights. ODIHR’s training helps law enforcement stay both effective and rights-compliant. 📘 Explore the course and download it here: #HumanRights

Independent judiciaries are vital for our democracies to function and flourish. ODIHR works with countries across the OSCE region to help ensure the independence of judges is guaranteed in law & respected in practice. Read our guide, now in 5 languages:

ODIHR has published a new follow-up legal analysis on amendments to 🇷🇸#Serbia's voter register law. Read more here ➡️

RT @Finland_OSCE: 💬 More inclusive policymaking is needed to promote tolerance and counter discrimination in the @OSCE region. Including ev….

🇵🇱 #Poland’s presidential run-off well run and intensely contested amid increased polarization, including in media and online, international observers say. Find out more ⬇️.

Voting is well underway in 🇵🇱#Poland's presidential run-off, and ODIHR has been observing since early April. Join the international observers tomorrow at 15:00 to hear our initial findings: #wybory #WyboryPrezydenckie2025 #OBWE

Roma women’s voices matter. ODIHR is working to:. ✅ Raise awareness on Roma women’s representation.✅ Support leadership & advocacy.✅ Boost regional & international networks. Part of our CHANGE project for #GenderEquality.

What exactly is a hate crime, and how does it differ from hate speech? Why does it matter? . These are the questions at the heart of ODIHR’s guide to support prosecutors and others working to address #HateCrime. 🔵 . #HumanRights

RT @DirectorODIHR: I deeply regret the latest attacks by the Russian Federation against #Ukraine, resulting once again in numerous civilian….