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It focuses in particular on the inter-relationship between security and human rights. Content is produced under the guidance of an editorial board.

The Security and Human Rights Monitor provides regular updates on topical developments relevant to the mandate of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Aim

The Security and Human Rights Monitor (SHRM) is a platform for debate, analysis, information, and developments relevant to the mandate of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Historical background

The SHRM is a combination of the respected journal Security and Human Rights (founded in 1990 and formerly known as Helsinki Monitor) and the former blog which was attached to the journal. The SHRM is administered under the auspices of the Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC), thanks to the generous support of donors. Contents

SHRM includes several components. These include policy (predominantly opinion and analysis), news, and interviews. Furthermore, readers will also find a selection of open-access, peer-reviewed articles, published by the acclaimed publisher Brill/Nijhoff. Scope/Topics

Cooperative security
East-West relations
European and Euro-Atlantic security
Conventional arms control
Conflict prevention
Mediation and conflict resolution
Protracted conflicts in the OSCE region
Cyber security
Confidence-building measures
Migration
Anti-radicalization
Counter-terrorism
Activities of OSCE Field Operations
Economic and environmental aspects of security
Minority issues
Democracy-building
Elections in the OSCE region
Human rights issues

Who We Are

The publications on the SHRM are supervised and reviewed by an Editorial Board and website editors, consisting of professionals and experts from across the OSCE region. The views expressed in the various articles represent those of the contributors.

13/03/2025

OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu met with Russian FM Sergey Lavrov in Moscow last Tuesday, marking the first visit by an OSCE leader since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. With tensions high and peace efforts stalled, could the OSCE play a role in a future settlement? Read more: 🔗https://bit.ly/4iMfJyn

12/12/2024

🗣️ “...an overwhelming majority of states used their statements to clearly condemn Russia’s war against Ukraine and Moscow’s breach of the Helsinki Final Act.”

The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council opened in Malta last week, set against the backdrop of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Ministers discussed the OSCE’s relevance in times of intensifying geopolitical conflicts, while the OSCE continues to face internal challenges.

Can the organisation resolve these to uphold its mission of cooperative security?

📑 Read the full article by Stephanie Liechtenstein here: https://www.shrmonitor.org/ministerial-council-in-malta-appoints-senior-leadership-but-osces-fight-for-survival-continues/

The 31st OSCE Ministerial Council appointed four senior officials amidst tensions surrounding the Russian war against Ukraine

02/12/2024

The OSCE – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Ministerial Council is set to take place in Malta later this week. For SHRM, Stephanie Liechtenstein analyses who will attend and what will be discussed, including how likely it is for Malta to use the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting to make another push for agreement on a new OSCE senior leadership package.
Read more:

OSCE Ministerial Council | Malta December 2024 | Push for agreement on a new OSCE senior leadership package

05/09/2024

🗣 "The leadership vacuum hits the OSCE at a time when the Organization is already under strain. There has been no approved organizational budget since 2021, and all OSCE activities are conducted against the backdrop of the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine."

For more on the renewed leadership vacuum at the OSCE, including anonymous reflections on internal deliberations by OSCE diplomats, read Stephanie Liechtenstein's piece for :

The 57 OSCE member states have failed to reach consensus on a new senior leadership, the Maltese OSCE Chairpersonship announced on Tuesday.

27/06/2024

🚨 New SHR Journal Article!

🗣 “The possible indicators for the crime of genocide in terms of the forcible transfer of children from a group to another group, however, are growing. Russian practices are not limited to transferring Ukrainian children to Russian territory and enrolling them in local schools. Ukrainian children are also placed in Russian families, and Russian legislation continues to make the process of changing their citizenship easier, arguably permanently removing them out of their national group.”

As part of our Special Issue on Ukraine 🇺🇦, the article by Onysiia Syniuk provides a comprehensive analysis of the process of forcible transfers and deportations of Ukrainians conducted by Russia.

📖 Read the full piece here:

Read a comprehensive analysis of the process of forcible transfers and deportations of Ukrainians conducted by Russia.

20/06/2024

On 28 May 2024, the Netherlands Helsinki Committee and T.M.C. Asser Instituut welcomed Walter Kemp, Onysiia Syniuk and Victoria Kerr at Het Nutshuis in The Hague, for the launch of the Security and Human Rights Monitor special journal issue on Ukraine and the long-term consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion for security and human rights in Europe.

As moderator and Security and Human Rights Journal Editor-in-Chief Christophe Paulussen referred to the introduction of the Special Issue:

“The full-scale invasion of Ukraine has moved into its third year. While Russia’s invasion in February 2022 took many by surprise, so too did Ukraine’s resolute defense and the unity of the West in standing up to Moscow’s aggression. But how and when will this war end? And is it possible to rebuild European security? This special issue of Security and Human Rights takes a long view on what has turned into a long war. Five articles address a range of issues related to both security and human rights as well as the potential role of the OSCE in rebuilding a post-war security order.”

🖋 Read our re-cap of the event and find reflections from our speakers: https://www.shrmonitor.org/shr-special-issue-on-ukraine/

Read more about the launch of the special issue on the war in Ukraine and its long-term consequences for security and human rights.

11/06/2024

❗ Exclusive for : find out which 13 candidates are competing for the 's top 4 leadership posts.

“The Maltese Chairpersonship will be leading the negotiations to select a new leadership on a tight schedule […] as the mandates of the current incumbents […] are set to expire on Sept. 3, 2024.”

Read the full article:

13 candidates have been officially nominated by their governments for the OSCE’s four senior leadership posts, according to OSCE diplomats who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

22/03/2024

Is the OSCE in trouble? Dr. Walter Kemp's new journal article for the explores the organization's challenges and its crucial role as a platform for dialogue amidst geopolitical tensions. Read more to understand its significance in rebuilding European security!

Discover how the OSCE can remain a pivotal organization to foster dialogue and trust amongst Russia and the West, even amidst recent times of political tensions and deadlock.

13/03/2024

🚨 Just published: SHRM's latest journal article explores the complex challenges of better protection for children from harmful online content. Dive into the analysis of Kazakhstan's legal framework and international comparisons, and learn about proposed strategies to safeguard minors online.

Read more on: https://bit.ly/48U2ZQU

Explore the latest research on protecting children from harmful online content through comparing the Kazakh and international legal frameworks, and proposed strategies for enhancing child safety online.

23/02/2024

“The West needs to continue to support Ukraine until Ukraine can liberate its territory […] ultimately it boils down to giving Ukraine the means to liberate its people from a very brutal attempt at wiping out Ukrainian identity in those parts of the country that Russia occupies” - U.S Ambassador to the OSCE, Michael Carpenter

The Ambassador sat down with Stephanie Liechtenstein for to reflect on the ongoing conflict between and Ukraine, the current humanitarian crisis, and the diplomatic responses to the conflict. Find out more here:

Ambassador Michael Carpenter discusses the escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the role played by the OSCE.

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