Programmes and Projects Human Rights (cont.) Programmes Region/Country Included work on: Support to Human Rights Defenders and National Human Rights Institutions OSCE region • Training human rights defenders and National Human Rights Institutions to monitor and report on freedom of peaceful assembly (Moldova, Armenia) • Guidebook on Freedom of Association • Strengthening co-operation between National Human Rights Institutions and state officials, and partnerships with civil society (Moldova) • Assessment of the human rights situation in waraffected areas following the conflict in Georgia Human Rights and Armed Forces OSCE region • Launch of the Handbook on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Armed Forces Personnel • Expertise and assistance to participating States on implementing the practical recommendations of the Handbook (Georgia, Serbia) Tolerance and Non-discrimination Programmes Region Included work on: Educational and Public Awareness-Raising Activities to Promote Tolerance, Respect and Mutual Understanding and Remembrance of the Holocaust OSCE region • Testing, finalizing and printing of the teaching materials on anti-Semitism in Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Ukraine, Spain • Presentation and dissemination of the Guidelines for educators “Addressing Anti-Semitism: Why and How” and “Overview of good governmental practices on Holocaust Memorial Days in the OSCE Region” • Finalization of the Spanish and English versions of “The Resource Guide on Muslims in Spain” Law Enforcement Officer Programme on Combating Hate Crime OSCE region • Customization of the training curriculum for law enforcement officials to respond effectively to hate crimes (Bosnia and Herzegovina) • Post-implementation evaluation (Croatia) OSCE region Building the Capacity of Civil Society to Combat Hate Crime and Violent Manifestations of Intolerance • Training on preventing and responding to hatemotivated crimes and incidents for civil society Freedom of Religion or Belief OSCE region • Provision of legislative assistance to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan • Introduction of the Toledo Guiding Principles on Teaching about Religions and Beliefs Hate Crime Legislative Assistance OSCE region • Finalization of Hate Crime Laws: A Practical Guide Annual Report 2008 65