Contents Executive Summary Introduction I. Implementation of existing commitments A. The OSCE’s commitments in the human dimension B. Commitment to implement C. Role of institutions D. Implementation review E. Ten years after: the Lisbon agenda revisited Ñ Democratic elections Ñ Freedom of assembly and association Ñ Human rights and countering terrorism Ñ Human rights defenders and national human rights institutions Ñ Involuntary migration: the challenge of refugees and IDPs Ñ Threats to the independence of the media Ñ Aggressive nationalism, racism, chauvinism, xenophobia and anti-Semitism II. Possible supplementary commitments A. Elections B. Democracy and the rule of law Ñ Separation of powers Ñ Democratic law-making Ñ Administration of justice C. Countering terrorism D. Prevention of torture E. Consolidating commitments on non-discrimination Common Responsibility: Commitments and Implementation vii ix 1 1 2 4 5 7 8 17 18 19 20 21 22 27 27 29 29 30 30 30 31 32