1.4 OSCE FIELD OPERATIONS Wherever there is an OSCE field operation, it should be known to the government and public alike as a body dedicated to fulfilling the organization’s policies, goals, and commitments. Thus, every field mission has a responsibility, either explicitly written into its mandate or implicit in its existence as a representative arm of the OSCE, to uphold and promote OSCE principles and commitments. The promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy, and the rule of law are essential goals of the OSCE and are therefore relevant activities of all field missions. 23 1