Based in Warsaw, Poland, ODIHR is active throughout the 57 participating States of the OSCE.

It assists governments in meeting their commitments as participating States of the OSCE in the areas of elections, human rights, democracy, rule of law, and tolerance and non-discrimination.

The Office also hosts the organization's Contact Point for Roma and Sinti Issues.

On 4 December 2020, Matteo Mecacci of Italy, received a nomination for the position of ODIHR's Director.

[2] 03 September 2024 Dr Tea Jaliashvili was entrusted with ensuring the uninterrupted implementation of ODIHR’s mandate function.