Regional systems 131 development and support of civil society networks and law enforcement training programmes. The Tolerance and Non-discrimination Information System, TANDIS, gives access to information received from the OSCE participating States, NGOs and other organizations; country pages covering country initiatives, legislation, national specialized bodies, statistics, and other information; thematic pages with information on key issues; international standards and instruments; and information from intergovernmental organizations, including country reports and annual reports.152 The ODIHR Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues addresses relevant issues either directly through its programmes or by promoting the establishment of local and national institutional frameworks for advising Governments on policymaking on Roma and Sinti affairs. It is also engaged in promoting the legalization of informal settlements, promoting civil registration and combating trafficking in human beings, and working to increase the participation of Roma and Sinti in public life at all levels and stages of decision-making. The Contact Point works in close coordination with other international organizations and NGOs and seeks to involve Roma and Sinti in all its activities. Human rights NGOs, Romani organizations and other civil society actors interested in cooperating with the Contact Point are encouraged to contact ODIHR directly. Contacts and further information OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Aleje Ujazdowskie 19 00-557 Warsaw Poland Tel: 48 22 520 06 00 Fax: 48 22 520 06 05 E-mail: office@odihr.pl Website: www.osce.org/odihr OSCE field operations OSCE has 18 field operations in Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. The size, character and activities of the field operations vary considerably depending on the mandate of the mission, which is available through the website of each field operation. In several cases, the activities undertaken by field operations (e.g., Government and civil society capacitybuilding in good governance, economic participation and human rights) are highly relevant for local minority groups. Missions also provide legislative assistance, monitor human rights and train judiciary and law enforcement officials. Contacts and further information Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Secretariat Wallnerstrasse 6 1010 Vienna Austria Tel: 43 1 514 360 Fax: 43 1 514 36 6996 E-mail: info@osce.org Website: www.ocse.org See http://tandis.odihr.pl/ (accessed 4 December 2012). 152

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