DEMOCRATIZATION ODIHR’s democratization work aims to assist participating States in meeting their OSCE commitments related to democratic governance and lawmaking; the development of pluralistic party systems and political-party regulation; enhancing the rule of law; improving democratic institutions; ensuring freedom of movement and migrant integration; and promoting gender equality and women’s political participation. ODIHR’s democratization work is multi-faceted and focuses on strengthening and empowering state institutions, political parties and non-governmental organizations, with equal support to men and women, migrants, youth and other groups.