Contents Foreword to the Third Edition vii Foreword to the Second Edition ix Foreword to the First Edition xi Preface – How to Use This Compilation The Human Dimension of the OSCE: An Introduction OSCE Documents Referred to in this Compilation General Provisions Related to the Human Dimension 1.An Introduction to the Human Dimension xiii xv xxiii 1 2 1.1 The Nature and Importance of the Human Dimension 2 1.2 The Human Dimension as a Matter of Direct and Legitimate International Concern 5 2.Implementation of Commitments 7 2.1 The Obligation to Implement 7 2.2 Methods of Implementation 2.2.1 General Provisions, Including Human Rights Education 2.2.2 Review of Implementation 2.2.3 Observation 2.2.4 Human Dimension Mechanisms and Other Relevant Mechanisms 9 9 12 14 15 15 16 21 23 A. Vienna Mechanism B. Moscow Mechanism C. Counter-Terrorism Network D. Other Mechanisms 2.3 Partners in Implementation 2.3.1 Governments, Government Bodies and Institutions 2.3.2 Governments of Other Countries and International Organizations 2.3.3 Individuals, Human Rights Defenders, and Non-Governmental Organizations 2.3.4 OSCE Institutions/Structures with Particular Relevance to the Human Dimension 23 23 24 A. The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) I. General Mandate, Including Additional General Tasks II. Additional Tasks Related to Elections III. ODIHR Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues 30 30 39 41 iii 26 30