Pope Francis will be remembered for his tireless efforts for peace, his humanity, and his deep and personal commitment to the persecuted and the disadvantaged. May he rest in peace 🕊️

Wszystkie państwa OBWE zobowiązały się do przeprowadzania wyborów zgodnie z międzynarodowymi standardami demokratycznymi. 18 maja w Polsce odbędą się wybory prezydenckie. Jesteśmy na miejscu. Dowiedz się więcej 👇 bit.ly/4jAlpwo

Across the OSCE region, civic space is shrinking. Together with Finland in the OSCE, we look forward to two days of discussion on how to protect civic space in the present and for the future, ensuring human rights defenders can work safely and effectively. #SHDM

🇦🇱#Albania holds parliamentary #elections today, and ODIHR has hundreds of observers spread out across the country. Tune in here at 15:00 local time tomorrow to watch the press conference of the international observers: buff.ly/gX0NuO9 #Zgjedhjet2025 #ShqiperiaVoton

ODIHR expresses serious concern following the conviction and sentencing of Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of the independent Russian election monitoring group #Golos, to 5 years in a penal colony, alongside a nine-year ban on public activities, after a verdict by a Moscow court.

Voting is well underway in 🇵🇱#Poland's presidential election, and ODIHR has been observing since early April. Join the press conference of the international observers tomorrow at 15:00 to hear our findings: buff.ly/Z3r8qCa #wybory #WyboryPrezydenckie2025

Independent judiciaries are vital for our democracies to function and flourish. ODIHR works with countries across the OSCE region to help ensure the independence of judges is guaranteed in law & respected in practice. Read our guide, now in 5 languages: buff.ly/46VIrbB

Everyone has the right to seek safety in another country, no matter where they come from or who they are. OSCE/ODIHR statement 👉 bit.ly/3ZFGvl1 #WorldRefugeeDay #WithRefugees

ODIHR welcomes the release of Siarhei Tsikhanouski and others unjustly imprisoned in #Belarus. We continue to call for the release of all those who remain behind bars simply for exercising their fundamental rights to peaceful protest and freedom of expression.

The high audience engagement at the OSCE/ODIHR & EU Fundamental Rights ➡️ #HumanRights session on communicating the rule of law at #worldjusticeforum2025 was a pleasant surprise. Maybe we’re onto something 😊 World Justice Project

Torture is a grave violation of human rights. Justice and reparation for survivors are key. On this International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, ODIHR calls on OSCE states to take proactive steps to uphold their commitments to prevent torture and ensure accountability.

ODIHR urges 🇷🇸 #Serbia’s authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly, refrain from any excessive or indiscriminate use of force, and ensure that any violations are investigated.

ODIHR notes with particular concern the arrests of dozens of protestors in recent months and reports of the lack of respect for fair trial standards, as well as increased pressure on human rights defenders and civil society actors carrying out their legitimate work. 🇬🇪#Georgia

Out today: ODIHR’s 7th report on violations of international law in 🇺🇦#Ukraine, documenting evidence of human rights violations that are increasing amid escalating attacks by the Russian armed forces. Read it, download it, use it 👉 bit.ly/44JFB8H

Too many leaders rule through force & fear. #Mandela—like history's great visionaries—led differently: with empathy & compassion He showed that equal rights & treatment don’t divide societies—they make them more just, united & peaceful That’s the kind of leadership we need now

There is no peace and no security without human rights. This remains the vision of Helsinki, fifty years after the signing of the Helsinki Final Act. How I dislike listening to my own voice. But it was in a good cause... Watch the clip 👇

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Regrettably, the Georgian authorities’ decision to invite ODIHR to observe the forthcoming local elections at such a late stage prevents meaningful observation, and we will not be in a position to deploy an election observation mission. #Georgia #elections

Strong democracies make our societies more stable and more secure. In a time of polarisation and conflict, respect for democratic principles is more important than ever. The future of democracy is in our hands. #DemocracyDay

🇲🇩#Moldova holds parliamentary elections today, and ODIHR has hundreds of observers spread out across the country. Tune in at 15:00 local time tomorrow to watch the press conference of the international observers: buff.ly/PabrSi8 #elections #alegeri #alegerimoldova