Contents
Foreword
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Foreword to the First Edition
xi
Preface: How to Use This Compilation
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The Human Dimension of the OSCE: An Introduction
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OSCE Documents Referred to in This Compilation
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I. General Provisions Related to the Human Dimension
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1. An Introduction to the Human Dimension
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1.1 The Nature and Importance of the Human Dimension
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1.2 The Human Dimension as a Matter of Direct and Legitimate International Concern
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2. Implementation of Commitments
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2.1 The Obligation to Implement
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2.2 Methods of Implementation
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2.2.1 General Provisions, Including Human Rights Education
2.2.2 Review of Implementation
2.2.3 Election Observation
2.2.4 Human Dimension Mechanisms and Other Relevant Mechanisms
A. Vienna Mechanism
B. Moscow Mechanism
C. Mechanism to Assist Participating States in Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
D. Counter-Terrorism Network
E. Other Mechanisms
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2.3 Partners in Implementation
2.3.1 Governments; Government Bodies and Institutions
2.3.2 Governments of Other Countries and International Organizations
2.3.3 Individuals, Human Rights Defenders, and Non-governmental Organizations
2.3.4 OSCE Institutions with Particular Relevance to the Human Dimension
A. The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)
I. General Mandate, Including Additional General Tasks
II. Additional Tasks Related to Elections
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OSCE Human Dimension Commitments