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Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights

Democratization

Democratic transition requires the support and active participation of governments and relevant professionals and also needs to engage civil society.

In its democratization activities, the ODIHR brings people together across borders on a professional level to discuss issues and develop capacities necessary for the consolidation of a democratic culture. These efforts bridge governments and civil society, allowing for a constructive debate on topics that are often potentially divisive.

The ODIHR regards local ownership and the use of relevant experiences and expertise from other participating States with comparable situations as critical to success. In addition, in all its work in the area of democratization, the Office strives to complement the work of field missions.

Democratic governance

ODIHR programmes in the area of developing a culture of democracy.
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Freedom of movement

As people in the OSCE region move both within their countries and between countries, current migration phenomena are more complex than ever.
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Legislative support

A Legislative Support Unit responds specifically to requests to review draft legislation in any area falling within the OSCE's human dimension. This unit is also responsible for maintaining the ODIHR's online legislative database: Legislationline.org.
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Rule of law

The ODIHR's assistance in the area of penal reform supports momentum for change in participating States and furthers the reform process.
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