Security and Human Rights Monitor The Security and Human Rights Monitor (SHR Monitor) is a multifaceted platform that provides analysis on the work of the OSCE, as well as on security and human rights challenges stemming from the OSCE region and beyond.
01 August 2025
Is there still a place for cooperative security?
01 August 2025
New opportunities for the neglected basket?
15 July 2025
Diplomacy and Cooperation: Contributions of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly to counterterrorism efforts.
15 July 2025
Between Diplomacy and War: OSCE Mediation in Ukraine proved insufficient
15 July 2025
How does the OSCE facilitate collaboration across borders, sectors, and governance levels to leverage climate action?
08 May 2025
Alienating Russian speakers in Estonia could have destabilizing effects
25 April 2025
The USA could be violating the Helsinki Final Act
11 April 2025
International Cooperation in Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing: A Central Asian Perspective
11 April 2025
International law and the problem of “legitimacy of purpose” in the context of the use of artificial intelligence in armed conflict
11 April 2025
New approaches in combating international terrorism and extremism in Central Asia
13 March 2025
OSCE Secretary General Meets Russia’s Foreign Minister, Offers Support for Ukraine Settlement
17 February 2025
Peace by Pieces
24 January 2025
Foreign Minister Valtonen: Finland Ready to ‘Roll Up Its Sleeves’ as Country Assumes OSCE Chair
Building Security Through Cooperation
The Security and Human Rights Monitor (SHRM) provides regular updates on topical developments relevant to the mandate of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). The publications on this website are meant to stimulate dialogue and debate and / or inform readers on issues related to security and human rights.
The publication of the Security and Human Rights Monitor is made possible through the generous financial support of the governments of Austria, Liechtenstein, and the Netherlands.
The major themes include:
- Conflict prevention
- Human Rights
- Minorities
- Democracy building
- Cooperative security