
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.

28 October 2020
War in the Caucasus: The Moscow deal, the continuous fighting and the role of the OSCE

23 October 2020
The Role of Human Rights Defenders in Promoting and Protecting Human Rights

07 October 2020
Access to Information and Freedom of the Media

05 October 2020
The Moscow Mechanism Initiated on Belarus – the OSCE Toolbox Exhausted?

01 October 2020
Defending and Promoting Rule of Law Principles: Challenges and Ways Forward

28 September 2020
The Charter of Paris and the OSCE today

25 September 2020
Interview with UK Ambassador to the OSCE on the Moscow Mechanism

23 September 2020
Exclusive: Austrian professor nominated for OSCE mission to investigate human rights violations in Belarus

21 September 2020
Exclusive: Eleven candidates considered for top OSCE posts

17 September 2020
EU deputy foreign policy chief Helga Schmid nominated for OSCE leadership

10 September 2020
Will the OSCE mediate in Belarus?

28 August 2020
Why the 1975 OSCE Helsinki Final Act Still Matters

20 August 2020
How to Communicate in Ways that Improve Respect and Enhance Cooperation?

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