Partners in Implementation pa rt I Lisbon 1996 (Declaration on a Common and Comprehensive Security Model for Europe for the Twenty-First Century) 5. We recognize that, within the OSCE, States are (…) responsible to each other for their implementation of OSCE commitments. Istanbul 1999 (Charter for European Security: III. Our Common Response) 14. (…) Today we commit ourselves to joint measures based on co-operation, both in the OSCE and through those organizations of which we are members, in order to offer assistance to participating States to enhance their compliance with OSCE principles and commitments. We will strengthen existing co-operative instruments and develop new ones in order to respond efficiently to requests for assistance from participating States (…) Maastricht 2003 (OSCE Strategy to Address Threats to Security and Stability in the Twenty-First Century) Co-operation with other international organizations and institutions 52. (…) The OSCE’s interaction with other organizations and institutions is based on the Platform for Co-operative Security. In it, participating States have pledged themselves to seek to develop political and operational coherence among all the bodies dealing with security, both in responding to specific threats and in formulating responses to new threats and challenges (…) 53. Our co-operation with other organizations and institutions currently encompasses political dialogue, co-ordination, and structured co-operation on thematic or regional issues across the OSCE region, based on common values and objectives (…) 54. The OSCE seeks to expand its relations with all organizations and institutions that are concerned with the promotion of comprehensive security within the OSCE area (…) 2.3.3 Individuals, Human Rights Defenders, and Non-governmental Organizations Helsinki 1975 (Questions Relating to Security in Europe: 1.(a) Declaration on Principles Guiding Relations between Participating States – Principle VII) The participating States recognize the universal significance of human rights and fundamental freedoms (…) They confirm the right of the individual to know and act upon his rights and duties in this field. (…) They confirm that (…) organizations and persons have a relevant and positive role to play in contributing toward the achievement of these aims of their cooperation. OSCE Human Dimension Commitments 25