document emphasizes this, reiterating that participating States are “accountable to [their] citizens and responsible to each other” for the full implementation of their commitments. This accountability can only be realized if information about the standards governments have signed up to is easily accessible to everyone. Since the adoption of the Helsinki Final Act in 1975, the “right to know one’s right” has, therefore, been one of the key principles of the CSCE/OSCE process. Access to information about human rights and democratic norms has lost none of its importance at the beginning of the 21st century, as it is widely acknowledged that more must be done by states to ensure full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms across the OSCE region. With this compilation, ODIHR wishes to contribute to this process and promote knowledge about the OSCE’s extensive body of human dimension commitments. We hope this publication will remain a useful tool for all politicians, officials, experts, activists and other individuals who are involved in making the implementation of these commitments happen. Ambassador Janez Lenarčič Director, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) viii