2012

• Feb 28, 2012 Live Webcast and Witness added: U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold Hearing on Missing Persons with Queen Noor Press Release

• Jan 23, 2012 Hon. Benjamin L. Cardin (Co-Chairman) - Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Testimony

• Jan 19, 2012 The Western Balkans and the 2012 NATO Summit Hearing

• Jan 18, 2012 The Western Balkans and the 2012 NATO Summit Event

• Jan 17, 2012 REVISED: Live Webcast: U.S. Helsinki Commission Hearing on Western Balkans and the 2012 NATO Summit Press Release

• Jan 13, 2012 **REVISED: NEW DATE AND TIME: U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Western Balkans and the 2012 NATO Summit Press Release

2011

• Dec 7, 2011 Briefing on the Caucasus Event

• Dec 7, 2011 Conflicts in the Caucasus: Prospects for Resolution Hearing

• Nov 30, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold a Briefing on Conflicts in the Caucasus Press Release

• Aug 2, 2011 Briefing on U.S.-Russian Cooperation in the Fight against Alcoholism Event

• Aug 1, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on U.S.-Russian Cooperation in the Fight against Alcoholism Press Release

• Jul 29, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission Welcomes Recognition of Romani Victims of Nazi Genocide; Urges Other European Nations to Act Press Release

• Jul 28, 2011 Hearing on U.S. Policy towards the OSCE Event

• Jul 28, 2011 U.S. Policy and the OSCE: Making Good on Commitments Hearing

• Jul 27, 2011 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on U.S. Policy towards the OSCE Press Release

• Jan 27, 2011 Helsinki Commission Leadership Meets with Kazakhstani Foreign Minister Press Release

2010

• Dec 10, 2010 Ottawa Conference Strengthens Global Partnership to Combat Anti-Semitism Article

• Dec 2, 2010 Helsinki Commission Statement on Astana Summit Press Release

• Nov 30, 2010 Cardin: OSCE Summit an Opportunity for Clinton, Kazakhstan on Human Rights Press Release

• Nov 29, 2010 Commission Supports State Department Focus on Civil Society Press Release

• Nov 19, 2010 Cardin Statement on Attack on Former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Nemtsov Press Release

• Nov 15, 2010 Watch now: The Helsinki Commission Story Press Release

• Nov 1, 2010 OSCE 2010 Informal Ministerial: Kazakhstan Persistence earns a Summit in Astana Article

• Oct 6, 2010 Cardin, Smith to Represent United States at International Meeting in Italy Press Release

• Sep 29, 2010 Cardin, McGovern Introduce Bills Creating Consequences for Corruption Press Release

• Sep 29, 2010 Hastings Introduces Resolution for Government Stability in Iraq Press Release

• Sep 22, 2010 Senate Committee Passes Cardin, Boxer, Brownback Bill Addressing Child Trafficking Press Release

• Sep 15, 2010 Hastings, Lee Push for Increased Minority Political Participation Press Release

• Aug 12, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Lead Group Calling for Pentagon, State Plan to Protect Iraqi Allies Press Release

• Aug 3, 2010 Commission Marks 35 Years of Helsinki Final Act Press Release

• Aug 2, 2010 Statement on a resolution marking the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act Statement

• Jul 27, 2010 Copenhagen Anniversary Conference: 20 Years of the Copenhagen Document Article

• Jul 15, 2010 Wall Street Reform: U.S. Takes Leadership in Extractive Industries Transparency Statement

• Jul 15, 2010 Senate Adopts Wall Street Reform Including Cardin-Lugar Provision to Increase Transparency and Attack Corruption Press Release

• Jul 11, 2010 Red Hot Chile Peppers Arrive in Sub-zero Arctic Seed Vault Press Release

• Jul 9, 2010 Aderholt Re-Elected Vice-Chairman of International Human Rights Panel Press Release

• Jun 22, 2010 Cardin, Wicker Raise Rule of Law Case Ahead of US-Russia Summit Press Release

• Jun 18, 2010 Recognizing World Refugee Day Press Release

• Jun 14, 2010 Legislation, Leadership Needed to Fight Human Trafficking Press Release

• Jun 9, 2010 OSCE Representative Cites Threats to Free Media Statement

• Jun 2, 2010 U.S. and European Parliamentarians Press for Minority Gains Press Release

• Jun 1, 2010 Hastings Meets Qatari Leaders on Energy, Peace, OSCE Agenda Press Release

• Jun 1, 2010 Transatlantic Minority Political Leadership Conference – News Conference Press Release

• May 25, 2010 Cardin, Hastings, Smith Call for Action on Holocaust-Era Property Press Release

• May 25, 2010 Holocaust Era Assets – After the Prague Conference Hearing

• May 25, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Holocaust Era Assets Event

• May 18, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Holocaust Era Assets Press Release

• May 10, 2010 Helsinki Commission Video Promotes Multilateral Approach to Security Press Release

• May 4, 2010 Commissioners Call for Political Leadership to Prevent Inter-Ethnic Conflicts Press Release

• May 4, 2010 Hearing on Inter-Ethnic Conflict Event

• May 4, 2010 Mitigating Inter-Ethnic Conflict in the OSCE Region Hearing

• Apr 29, 2010 Hastings Calls for Caucasus Emirate to be on Terrorist List Press Release

• Apr 28, 2010 Cardin to Speak at Conference on Katyn Massacre Press Release

• Apr 27, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Inter-Ethnic Conflict Press Release

• Apr 26, 2010 Cardin Urges Visa Ban for Russian Officials Connected to Anti-Corruption Lawyer’s Death Press Release

• Apr 22, 2010 Commissioners Draw Link between Energy Security and Human Rights Press Release

• Apr 22, 2010 Hearing on Revenue Transparency and Human Rights Event

• Apr 20, 2010 Cardin Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Leader Dorothy I. Height Press Release

• Apr 19, 2010 Commission to Hold Hearing on Revenue Transparency and Human Rights Press Release

• Apr 8, 2010 Cardin Statement on Signing of New START Treaty Press Release

• Mar 26, 2010 Cardin, Brownback and Boxer Introduce Bill to Prevent Child Trafficking Press Release

• Mar 24, 2010 Commission Briefing on Racial Profiling Marks Day Against Discrimination Press Release

• Mar 16, 2010 Commission Supports Continued Reform in Ukraine Press Release

• Mar 15, 2010 State Department Human Rights Reports Statement

• Mar 3, 2010 Commemorating the 49th Anniversary of the Peace Corps Statement

• Mar 2, 2010 Cardin, Lugar praise UK Energy Transparency Initiative Press Release

• Feb 2, 2010 Cardin Introduces Maryland’s Ian Kelly, Nominee for Ambassador to OSCE Press Release

• Feb 2, 2010 Commission Calls for Kazakhstan to Lead OSCE by Example Press Release

• Jan 28, 2010 ROOM CHANGE: Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Leadership of the OSCE Press Release

• Jan 27, 2010 The Year in Review: OSCE Human Dimension Activities in 2009 Article

• Jan 21, 2010 More Power to More People: Lessons from West Africa on Resource Transparency Article

• Jan 21, 2010 Cardin, Lugar: U.S. should follow Norway’s transparency example Press Release

• Jan 12, 2010 VIDEO: Energy Transparency Press Release

2009

• Dec 30, 2009 Corruption: A Problem that Spans the OSCE Region and Dimensions Article

• Dec 16, 2009 Cardin Applauds Spotlight on Human Rights Treaties Press Release

• Dec 15, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Hail Passage of Human Rights Enforcement Act Press Release

• Dec 11, 2009 Helsinki Commission Releases Mediterranean Seminar Report Press Release

• Dec 11, 2009 REPORT: Seminar on OSCE Mediterranean Partner Engagement Article

• Dec 6, 2009 Watch: Helsinki Commission Releases Energy Engagement Video ahead of Copenhagen Meetings Press Release

• Nov 30, 2009 Cardin, Hastings: Ban on Minarets in Switzerland Should be Overturned Press Release

• Nov 17, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Statement on Death of Anti-Corruption Lawyer in Russia Press Release

• Nov 17, 2009 Hastings Continues to Lead on Minority Political Participation at UN Forum Press Release

• Nov 4, 2009 “Where Walls Still Stand” -- Commission Marks 20th Anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall Press Release

• Oct 28, 2009 Hearing on U.S. Policy toward OSCE Event

• Oct 26, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Seek to Improve International Religious Freedom Press Release

• Oct 22, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on U.S. Policy Toward OSCE Press Release

• Oct 22, 2009 Briefing on New Media Event

• Oct 16, 2009 Commission to Hold Briefing on New Media Press Release

• Oct 14, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Among First to Meet New Greek Prime Minister Press Release

• Oct 9, 2009 U.S. Delegation Promotes International Climate Cooperation Press Release

• Oct 9, 2009 U.S. Congressional Delegation, U.S. Ambassador to Meet with Deputy Prime Minister Pangalos Press Release

• Oct 6, 2009 Cardin, Hastings to Lead U.S. Delegation to Climate Change Meeting in Athens Press Release

• Oct 5, 2009 U.S. Helsinki Commission Mediterranean Seminar on OSCE Mediterranean Partner Engagement - Summary Digest Article

• Sep 23, 2009 Commissioners Introduce Senate Energy Transparency Bill Press Release

• Sep 9, 2009 Commission, State Department Discuss Kazakhstan’s 2010 Chairmanship of OSCE Press Release

• Aug 20, 2009 Statement of Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen on Early Release of Abdel Basset Mohamed al-Megrahi Press Release

• Jul 29, 2009 Cardin Calls for Human Rights to be Included in U.S.-China Dialogue Press Release

• Jul 21, 2009 Helsinki Commission joins Facebook, Flickr, YouTube Press Release

• Jul 13, 2009 Commission to Hold Hearing on Iran and its OSCE Neighbors Press Release

• Jul 2, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Lead U.S. Congressional Delegation Pressing Lithuania to Act on Jewish Community Property Press Release

• Jul 2, 2009 Smith Resolution on Internet Freedom Passes International Panel Press Release

• Jun 19, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Celebrate 144th Anniversary of Juneteenth Press Release

• Jun 10, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Statements on Shooting at U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Press Release

• Jun 10, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Host Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Press Release

• Jun 8, 2009 Helsinki Commission: Cardin, Hastings Statements on North Korea Sentencing of U.S. Journalists Press Release

• Jun 8, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Comment on Right-Wing Victories in European Union Parliamentary Elections Press Release

• May 20, 2009 U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Cardin and Co-Chairman Hastings Welcome House Appointees Press Release

• Apr 8, 2009 Cardin Says Obama Boldly Moving Forward to Restore U.S. Leadership and Credibility Abroad Press Release

2008

• Dec 17, 2008 Report on the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) Review of the United States and Seventh Annual Meeting of the United Nations Working Group on People of African Descent (WGPAD) Article

• Aug 11, 2008 OSCE 101: Briefing for Civil Society Press Release

• Jan 25, 2008 The Madrid Ministerial Council Article

2007

• Aug 13, 2007 Sustaining the fight: Combating Anti-Semitism and other forms of intolerance within the OSCE Article

• Jul 23, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Link U.S. Energy Security to Need for Democracy in Oil-Rich Countries Press Release

• Jul 23, 2007 Energy and Democracy: Oil and Water? Hearing

• Jul 20, 2007 Guantánamo Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Article

• Jul 16, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Troubled Over Russia’s Decision to Suspend CFE Treaty Press Release

• Jun 25, 2007 Pipeline Politics: Achieving Energy Security in the OSCE Region Hearing

• Jun 21, 2007 Hastings and Cardin: Detainee Policies at Guantanamo a Stain on U.S. Record Press Release

• Jun 21, 2007 Guantanamo: Implications for U.S. Human Rights Leadership Hearing

• Jun 21, 2007 Mr. John Bellinger, III (Legal Adviser) - Department of State Testimony

• Jun 21, 2007 Mr. Tom Malinowsky (Advocacy Director) - Human Rights Watch Testimony

• Jun 21, 2007 Mr. Gabor Rona (International Legal Director) - Human Rights First Testimony

• Jun 21, 2007 International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights () - Testimony

• Jun 21, 2007 Hon. Alcee L. Hastings (Chairman) - Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Testimony

• Jun 21, 2007 Hon. Benjamin L. Cardin (Co-Chairman) - Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Testimony

• Jun 21, 2007 Hon. Steny H. Hoyer (House Majority Leader) - U.S. House of Representatives Testimony

• Jun 20, 2007 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Energy Security in the OSCE Region Press Release

• Jun 19, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Implications of Guantanamo for U.S. Human Rights Leadership Press Release

• Mar 28, 2007 House Foreign Affairs Committee Unanimously Reports Out Hastings Resolution Calling for the Opening Up of Holocaust Archives Press Release

• Mar 13, 2007 Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome Statement

2005

• Oct 25, 2005 The United States and the OSCE: A Partnership for Advancing Freedom Hearing

• Oct 25, 2005 OSCE Central to U.S. Foreign Policy, Should Not Be Weakened, Say U.S. Helsinki Commissioners Press Release

• Oct 17, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Examine Role of the OSCE in the Advancement of U.S. Interests Press Release

• Sep 9, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Commissioners Express Gratitude for Hurricane Aid from OSCE States Press Release

• Aug 19, 2005 American Agenda Moves Forward at the 14th Annual OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article

• Jul 5, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Praise OSCE Parliamentary Assembly's Resolution on Election Monitoring Press Release

• Jul 1, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Commissioners Urge Focus on Implementation of OSCE Commitments, Avoid "Tinkering" Press Release

• Jun 30, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Welcome Opening of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Press Release

• Jun 15, 2005 Senators Named as Newest Commissioners to U.S. Helsinki Commission Press Release

• Jun 13, 2005 Helsinki Commission Shines Spotlight on Human Trafficking in America Press Release

• Jun 7, 2005 Exploiting Americans on American Soil: Domestic Trafficking Exposed Hearing

• Jun 3, 2005 State Department Releases 2005 Trafficking Report Press Release

• Jun 2, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Explore Human Trafficking in the United States Press Release

2004

• Dec 15, 2004 Helsinki Commission, House Armed Services Committee Examine Trafficking in Persons Article

• Sep 21, 2004 Joint Issue Forum with the House Committee on Armed Services: Enforcing U.S. Policies Against Trafficking in Persons: How is the U.S. Military Doing? Briefing

• Sep 14, 2004 Helsinki Commission, House Armed Services Committee Review Defense Department Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking Press Release

• Aug 30, 2004 Background: OSCE Election Observation Article

• Mar 31, 2004 Annual State Department Report: U.S. Policy and the OSCE Article

• Feb 26, 2004 Hearing: The Bulgarian Leadership of the OSCE Hearing

• Feb 11, 2004 Briefing: OSCE's Contribution to European Security Briefing

• Feb 4, 2004 Briefing Reviews OSCE Work on Combating Terrorism, Controlling Arms Transfers & Encouraging Military Transparency in Europe Press Release

2003

• Oct 21, 2003 Helsinki Commission Members: Turkmenistan Has Place on Powell's List of Religious Freedom Violators Press Release

• Sep 3, 2003 Hearing: The Dutch Leadership of the OSCE Hearing

• Jul 1, 2003 US SHDM Statement on Religious Freedom Article

• Jun 27, 2003 H.R. 2620: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act Statement

• Jun 26, 2003 Combating Torture and Assisting Victims of Torture Statement

• May 28, 2003 Full Text of Congressional Letter to President Bush Concerning anti-Semitism Press Release

• May 28, 2003 Helsinki Commission Initiative Urges Bush to Use G-8 Summit as Platform to Combat Anti-Semitism Press Release

• May 22, 2003 Prevention of Anti-Semitic Violence Statement

• Mar 6, 2003 OSCE Parliamentarians Vow to Confront Anti-Semitism Article

• Feb 28, 2003 Report: Special Meeting on Anti-Semitism Article

• Feb 19, 2003 Condemning Anti-Semitism Statement

• Feb 13, 2003 Introduction of Resolution on Anti-Semitism and Related Violence Statement

2002

• Nov 18, 2002 Prospects for Change in Turkey Statement

• Oct 10, 2002 Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing

• Sep 24, 2002 Hearing: The Republic of Georgia: Democracy, Human Rights and Security Hearing

• Jul 9, 2002 Concerning Rise in Anti-Semitism in Europe Statement

• May 23, 2002 Joseph Limprecht, U.S. Ambassador to Albania Statement

• Mar 26, 2002 Briefing: If the Cyprus Talks Fail Briefing

2001

• Nov 29, 2001 Fighting the Scourge of Trafficking in Women and Children Statement

• Sep 7, 2001 Briefing: Domestic Violence in the OSCE Region Briefing

• Sep 7, 2001 Helsinki Commission Briefing Surveys Domestic Violence in the OSCE Region Press Release

2000

• Nov 1, 2000 Tribute to David M. Evans Statement

• Sep 1, 2000 Report: U.S. Statements at the 1999 OSCE Review Conference Article

• Jul 20, 2000 Freedom of Religion Remains in Peril Press Release

• Jul 19, 2000 Briefing: Religious Liberty: The Legal Framework in Selected OSCE Countries Briefing

1999

• Jun 28, 1999 Hearing: The Sex Trade: Trafficking of Women and Children in Europe and the United States Hearing

• Jun 28, 1999 Commission Chairman: “It’s Time to Declare War on Sex Traffickers” Press Release

1994

• Apr 21, 1994 Briefing: CSCE Human Dimension Seminar on Migrant Workers Briefing

1993

• May 1, 1993 Report: Migrant Farmworkers in the United States (Part 2) Article

• May 1, 1993 Report: Migrant Farmworkers in the United States (Part 3) Article

• May 1, 1993 Report: Migrant Farmworkers in the United States (Part 4) Article

• Apr 21, 1993 Briefing: Migrant Farmworkers in the United States Briefing

1990

• Aug 1, 1990 Report: Homelessness in the United States Article

• May 3, 1990 Hearing: Soviet Involvement in Afghanistan Hearing

1989

• Feb 23, 1989 Hearing: Conclusion of the Vienna Meeting and Implications for U.S. Policy Hearing

1988

• Dec 31, 1988 Annual Report: The CSCE from January 1987 - December 1988 Article

• May 10, 1988 Hearing: Soviet Trade and Economic Reforms: Implications for U.S. Policy Hearing

1987

• Dec 31, 1987 Annual Report: The CSCE from January - December 1987 Article

• May 1, 1987 Report: The Miroslav Medvid Incident - Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations Article

1986

• Dec 31, 1986 Annual Report: The CSCE from January - December 1986 Article

• Jul 1, 1986 Report: The Miroslav Medvid Incident Article

1985

• Dec 31, 1985 Annual Report: The CSCE from January - December 1985 Article

• Apr 1, 1985 Eighteenth Semiannual Report Article

• Mar 1, 1985 GAO Report: Helsinki Commission: The First 8 Years Article

1984

• May 1, 1984 Documents of the Soviet Groups to Establish Trust Between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. Article

• Feb 6, 1984 Hearing: Chairmanship of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe - H.R. 4504 Hearing

1980

• Dec 31, 1980 CSCE Activity Report - 96th Congress Article

• Aug 1, 1980 Implementation of the Final Act: Findings and Recommendations Five Years After Helsinki Article

1979

• Nov 1, 1979 Fulfilling Our Promises: The United States and the Helsinki Final Act (28 MB) Article

• Apr 5, 1979 Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. IX - U.S. Visa Policies Hearing

• Apr 3, 1979 Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. VIII - U.S. Compliance: Human Rights Hearing

1978

• Dec 1, 1978 Fifth Semiannual Report by the President to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Article

• Oct 11, 1978 CSCE Activity Report - 95th Congress Article

1977

• Jun 1, 1977 Second Semiannual Report by the President to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Article

• Feb 11, 1977 Report to the Committee on International Relations on the Study Mission to Europe Article

1976

• Dec 1, 1976 Report of the Study Mission to Europe Article

• Dec 1, 1976 First Semiannual Report by the President to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Article