Democratization ODIHR is supporting the establishment of a state-wide, fully computerized population register in Kyrgyzstan, following a request from the State Registration Service. (OSCE/Eric Gourlan) Migration and Freedom of Movement OSCE participating States have long recognized that the free movement of people and ideas is essential to building trust and confidence in the pursuit of peace and stability across the OSCE region. Freedom of movement is the fundamental right of everyone to leave any country, including their own, to return to their country and move freely within borders of their state. In an OSCE context, however, the term “freedom of movement” incorporates not only free mobility within state borders but also freer cross-border mobility. ODIHR supports OSCE participating States in developing policies that protect the right to freedom of movement and the facilitation of free cross-border travel. ODIHR continues to provide assistance to participating States in developing effective migration-management policies, with a special focus on mainstreaming gender aspects into these policies, and the promotion and facilitation of integration of regular migrants. Migrant Integration In 2012, ODIHR identified Turkey as a country that stands out among OSCE participating States with its relatively new tradition of immigration and as a particularly significant hub of migratory flows, including both irregular and transit migrants. In co-operation with the Migration Policy Group, ODIHR began a two phase assessment of migrant-integration measures, according to the internationally recognized Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) methodology, to take into account the draft “Law on Foreigners and International Protection”. Phase I of the assessment, which aimed to create baseline data, was completed in 2012. Phase II of this assessment will be completed after adoption of the Law in 2013. The Office supports OSCE participating States by raising awareness and promoting the exchange of good practices on migrant integration in the OSCE region. In 2012, ODIHR raised awareness among OSCE participating States of OSCE migration commitments, with a focus on good practices related to the integration of documented migrants during a regional training event on migration and international human rights law, organized by the OSCE Mission to Serbia, the NGO Group 484 and the International Commission of Jurists, from 16 to 19 October in Kladovo. ODIHR Annual Report 2012 37