2013

• Apr 29, 2013 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on OSCE with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Press Release » more info

• Apr 9, 2013 Political Imprisonment in Ukraine Statement » more info

2012

• Nov 21, 2012 Helsinki Commission Welcomes Unveiling of Berlin Memorial for Romani Genocide Victims Article » more info

• Nov 20, 2012 Assessing Ukraine’s Parliamentary Elections Briefing » more info

• Nov 16, 2012 Briefing on Ukraine Elections Event » more info

• Nov 9, 2012 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Ukraine Press Release » more info

• Jul 17, 2012 Chairman Smith introduces measure calling on Ukrainian authorities to release political opposition leaders and hold free and fair elections Press Release » more info

• May 21, 2012 Chairman Smith Expresses Concern About Ukrainian Election Preparation, Imprisonment of Opposition Leaders Press Release » more info

• May 17, 2012 Ukraine’s Upcoming Elections: A Pivotal Moment Hearing » more info

• May 7, 2012 U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold briefing on Ukraine Press Release » more info

• Mar 8, 2012 More Democratic Setbacks in Ukraine Statement » more info

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

2011

• Dec 20, 2011 Chairman Smith’s Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011 Passes, Goes to White House Press Release » more info

• Dec 19, 2011 Chairman Smith Calls for Final Passage of Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011 Press Release » more info

• Dec 16, 2011 Chairman Smith to Hold Press Conference on Belarus Press Release » more info

• Dec 16, 2011 Chairman Smith Statement on One Year Since Brutal Election Crackdown in Belarus Press Release » more info

• Nov 15, 2011 Belarus: The Ongoing Crackdown and Forces for Change Hearing » more info

• Nov 8, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Belarus Press Release » more info

• Oct 11, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission: Conviction of former Prime Minister Tymoshenko a Serious Setback for Ukrainian Democracy Press Release » more info

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

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

• Jun 23, 2011 Ukraine's Democratic Reversals Statement » more info

• Feb 16, 2011 Lithuania’s Leadership of the OSCE Hearing » more info

2010

• Dec 7, 2010 U.S. Helsinki Commission Receives NCSJ Torch of Liberty Award Press Release » more info

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

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

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

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

• Sep 15, 2010 Commission Marks 10th Anniversary of Murder of Ukrainian Investigative Reporter Press Release » more info

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Apr 20, 2010 Natural Resource Charter Statement » more info

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

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

• Mar 16, 2010 Ukraine: Moving Beyond Stalemate? Hearing » more info

• Mar 16, 2010 Hearing on Ukraine Event » more info

• Mar 15, 2010 State Department Human Rights Reports Statement » more info

• Mar 10, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Ukraine Press Release » more info

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

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

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

• Jan 19, 2010 Co-Chairman Hastings Statement on Ukrainian Elections Press Release » more info

2009

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

• Dec 2, 2009 60th Anniversary of the Voice of America's Ukrainian Service Statement » more info

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

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

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

• Sep 30, 2009 Co-Chairmen Applaud Ukraine Decision to Protect Babyn Yar (Babi Yar) Memorial Press Release » more info

• Sep 17, 2009 U.S. Helsinki Commission Statement upon Administration Decision on Missile Defense Press Release » more info

• May 19, 2009 Co-Chairman Hastings Participates in Pentagon Strategic Policy Forum Press Release » more info

2008

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

• Mar 4, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on NATO Englargement Event » more info

• Mar 4, 2008 NATO Enlargement and the Bucharest Summit Hearing » more info

• Feb 26, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on NATO Enlargement Press Release » more info

2007

• Dec 6, 2007 Ukraine’s Pre-Term Parliamentary Elections and Demonstrable Commitment to Democratic Standards focus of Commission Initiatives Article » more info

• Oct 25, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Ukraine Elections Event » more info

• Oct 25, 2007 The Ukrainian Elections: Implications for Ukraine’s Future Direction Briefing » more info

• Oct 24, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Ukraine Elections Press Release » more info

• Oct 5, 2007 Introduction of Resolution Congratulating the Ukrainian People on the September 30, 2007, Parliamentary Elections Statement » more info

• Oct 4, 2007 Hastings Joined by 12 Members of Congress in Introducing Resolution Press Release » more info

• Sep 24, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Urge Political Stability in Ukraine Press Release » more info

• Aug 24, 2007 U.S. Delegation Initiatives Win Wide Approval at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Meetings in Kyiv Article » more info

• Jul 24, 2007 Hastings Introduces Resolution on Ukraine’s Political Crisis Press Release » more info

• Jul 24, 2007 Helsinki Commissioners Call on President to Impose Sanctions on Governments Failing to Combat Human Trafficking Press Release » more info

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

• Jul 23, 2007 Introduction of Ukraine Elections Resolution Statement » more info

• Jul 11, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission’s Trip to Ukraine Press Release » more info

• Jul 8, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Laud Representative Solis’ Win as OSCE Vice Chair on Human Rights Committee Press Release » more info

• Jun 29, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen Hastings and Cardin and House Majority Leader Hoyer to Lead Congressional Delegation to Ukraine Press Release » more info

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

• Apr 17, 2007 Introduction of Resolution on Ukraine Political Crisis Statement » more info

2006

• Sep 6, 2006 15th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Statement » more info

• Apr 25, 2006 The Legacy of Chornobyl: Health and Safety 20 Years Later Hearing » more info

• Apr 25, 2006 Helsinki Commission Reviews Long-term Health and Safety Issues from Chornobyl Disaster Press Release » more info

• Apr 20, 2006 From the Maidan to Main Street Article » more info

• Apr 19, 2006 Chornobyl: Consequences and Responses Press Release » more info

• Mar 17, 2006 Belarusian Election Turning Into a Farce Press Release » more info

• Mar 14, 2006 Commission Warns Belarus of Repercussions for Crackdown on Opposition Press Release » more info

• Mar 10, 2006 Helsinki Commission Probes Belarus’ Elections Press Release » more info

• Mar 9, 2006 Freedom Denied: Belarus on the Eve of the Election Hearing » more info

• Mar 8, 2006 Regarding H.R. 1053, Authorizing the Extension of Permanent Normal Trade Relations Treatment to Ukraine Statement » more info

• Feb 24, 2006 Belarus: Freedom Denied? Press Release » more info

• Jan 25, 2006 Helsinki Commission Turns Spotlight on Belarus Press Release » more info

2005

• Dec 6, 2005 Riding Roughshod Over Rights in Belarus Statement » more info

• Jun 10, 2005 Examining Efforts to Eradicate Human Trafficking Statement » more info

• Mar 15, 2005 Death of Human Rights Champion in Ukraine Draws Reaction from Helsinki Commission Leaders Press Release » more info

• Mar 4, 2005 Belarus--Outpost of Tyranny Statement » more info

• Mar 4, 2005 Helsinki Commission Leaders Visit Ukraine Article » more info

• Mar 1, 2005 Helsinki Commission Hearing Reviews Security and Human Rights Challenges in Europe and Beyond Press Release » more info

• Mar 1, 2005 Resolute in Russia Press Release » more info

• Feb 17, 2005 Supporting Normal Trade Relations Treatment for Ukraine--H.R. 885 Statement » more info

• Jan 25, 2005 Congratulating the People of Ukraine (Smith) Statement » more info

• Jan 25, 2005 Congratulating the People of Ukraine (Cardin) Statement » more info

• Jan 25, 2005 Nomination of Condoleezza Rice to be Secretary of State Statement » more info

• Jan 13, 2005 Democracy in the CIS Press Release » more info

2004

• Nov 24, 2004 U.S. Helsinki Commission Leaders Decry Widespread Fraud in Ukrainian Elections Press Release » more info

• Nov 16, 2004 Briefing: Ukraine’s Presidential Election: The Turning Point? Briefing » more info

• Nov 10, 2004 Ukraine Presidential Election Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » more info

• Nov 10, 2004 Europe's Largest Annual Human Dimension Meeting Closes with Appeal from NGOs Article » more info

• Nov 9, 2004 Helsinki Commission Staff Observe Farcical Belarus Elections Article » more info

• Oct 14, 2004 Europe's Largest Human Rights Meeting Concludes Press Release » more info

• Oct 5, 2004 Urging the Government of Ukraine to Ensure Democratic, Transparent, and Fair Elections Process for Presidential Elections on October 31, 2004 Statement » more info

• Sep 29, 2004 Helsinki Commission Chairman Delivers Remarks on Belarus, Ukraine Elections Press Release » more info

• Sep 14, 2004 Helsinki Commission Chairman Delivers Remarks on Ukraine Press Release » more info

• Jul 28, 2004 CIS Response Letter to President Kuchma (Ukraine) Article » more info

• Jul 28, 2004 Helsinki Commission Leadership Engage Heads of Nine CIS Countries Article » more info

• Jul 23, 2004 United States Senate Passes Ukraine Elections Resolution Press Release » more info

• Jul 22, 2004 Urging the Government of Ukraine to Ensure a Democratic, Transparent, and Fair Election Process for the Presidential Election on October 31, 2004 Statement » more info

• Jun 24, 2004 Unsolved Murder of Ukrainian Journalist Heorhiy Gongadze Statement » more info

• May 10, 2004 Commission Leaders Urge Fair Election Process in Ukraine Press Release » more info

• May 5, 2004 Encouraging Democratic Elections in Ukraine Statement » more info

• May 5, 2004 Presidential Elections Critical to Ukrainian Democracy Statement » more info

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

• Feb 19, 2004 Helsinki Commission Hearing Reviews Bulgaria’s Leadership of the OSCE Press Release » more info

• Feb 12, 2004 Radio Liberty Stifled in Ukraine Statement » more info

• Feb 10, 2004 Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem Press Release » more info

• Jan 20, 2004 Troubling Pre-Election Developments in Ukraine Statement » more info

2003

• Nov 21, 2003 Business Climate in Ukraine Statement » more info

• Oct 20, 2003 Expressing Sense of House Regarding Man-made Famine that Occurred in Ukraine in 1932-1933 Statement » more info

• Sep 16, 2003 Murder of Ukrainian Heorhiy Gongadze Still Unsolved After 3 Years Statement » more info

• Sep 4, 2003 Helsinki Commission Briefing to Examine Property Restitution and Compensation in Post-Communist Europe Press Release » more info

• Jul 31, 2003 Helsinki Commission Chairman Recalls Romani Holocaust Tragedy Press Release » more info

• Jul 28, 2003 S. Res. 202, Expressing the Sense of the Senate Regarding the Genocidal Ukraine Famine of 1932-33 Statement » more info

• Jun 5, 2003 Hearing: Arming Rogue Regimes: The Role of OSCE Participating States Hearing » more info

• May 30, 2003 Arming Rogue Regimes & Terrorists Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release » more info

• Apr 30, 2003 Murdered and Imprisoned Journalists Remembered on World Press Freedom Day Press Release » more info

• Apr 30, 2003 The Troubled Media Environment in Ukraine Statement » more info

• Feb 10, 2003 Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem (Russian) Article » more info

2002

• Dec 31, 2002 Democracy and Human Rights Trends in Eurasia and East Europe: A Decade of Membership in the Organization (Report Only) Article » more info

• Oct 28, 2002 Kuchma’s Iraqi Arms Deal Approval Draws Fire from Helsinki Commission Leaders Press Release » more info

• Oct 28, 2002 Full Text of Letter to Powell on Kuchma's Iraqi Arms Deal Press Release » more info

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

• Sep 15, 2002 Statement by Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Rep. Christopher H. Smith on the Second Anniversary of the Disappearance of Georgiy Gongadze Press Release » more info

• Jul 16, 2002 Hearing: Property Restitution in Central and Eastern Europe: The State of Affairs for American Claimants Hearing » more info

• Jul 10, 2002 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines State of Property Restitution for American Claimants Press Release » more info

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

• Jun 17, 2002 Hearing Addresses Dramatic Increase in Anti-Semitic Attacks Across Europe Article » more info

• Jun 4, 2002 Commission Hearing Examines Cooperation in the War on Terrorism in the OSCE Region Article » more info

• May 22, 2002 Hearing: Escalating Anti-Semitic Violence in Europe Hearing » more info

• May 8, 2002 Hearing: International Cooperation in the War on Terrorism Hearing » more info

• May 3, 2002 Murder of Ukrainian Heorhiy Gongadze Still Unsolved Statement » more info

• Apr 23, 2002 Commission Staff Observes Ukrainian Elections Article » more info

• Mar 21, 2002 Ukraine Elections Resolution Statement » more info

• Mar 21, 2002 Commissioners Spearhead Passage of Resolution on Ukraine Press Release » more info

• Mar 19, 2002 Resolution Urging Ukraine to Ensure a Democratic, Transparent and Fair Election Process Statement » more info

• Mar 8, 2002 Upcoming Ukraine Parliamentary Elections Focus of Briefing Article » more info

• Feb 27, 2002 Briefing: Ukraine Parliamentary Elections Briefing » more info

• Feb 20, 2002 Ukraine Parliamentary Elections Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » more info

• Feb 14, 2002 OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Delegation Visits Ukraine Article » more info

• Feb 7, 2002 Introduction of S. Res. 205 on Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine Statement » more info

2001

• Nov 13, 2001 67th Anniversary of Ukraine Famine and 25th Anniversary of Ukraine Helsinki Group Statement » more info

• Oct 3, 2001 Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward OSCE Hearing » more info

• Sep 20, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Equality of Opportunity for Women and Men at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release » more info

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

• Aug 28, 2001 UPDATE Helsinki Commission Briefing Surveys Domestic Violence in the OSCE Region Press Release » more info

• Aug 24, 2001 Helsinki Commissioners Play Key Role in United States Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article » more info

• Jul 24, 2001 U.S. Aid to Ukraine Statement » more info

• Jun 27, 2001 Twenty-Five Years of the Helsinki Commission Statement » more info

• Jun 5, 2001 South Eastern Europe Regional Conference on Trafficking in Human Beings Statement » more info

• Jun 5, 2001 Helsinki Commission Chairman Introduces International Anti-Corruption Act Press Release » more info

• May 2, 2001 Ukraine Human Rights & Democracy Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release » more info

• May 2, 2001 Hearing: Ukraine at the Crossroads: Ten Years After Independence Hearing » more info

• Apr 25, 2001 Human Rights, Democracy in Ukraine Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release » more info

• Mar 1, 2001 Helsinki Commission Chairman Urges Ukraine to Confront Legacy of Corruption Press Release » more info

2000

• Dec 20, 2000 Chairman Smith Decries Intimidation Tactics Against Ukrainian Journalists Press Release » more info

• Oct 6, 2000 Missing Journalist in Ukraine Statement » more info

• Sep 25, 2000 Calling the President to Issue a Proclamation Recognizing 25th Anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act Statement » more info

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

• Jul 27, 2000 25th Anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act Statement » more info

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

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

• Jul 13, 2000 Tenth Anniversary of Ukraine Sovereignty Declaration Statement » more info

• Jun 9, 2000 Helsinki Final Act 25th Anniversary Resolution Statement » more info

1999

• Dec 20, 1999 Report on Ukraine's Presidential Elections: October and November 1999 Article » more info

• Oct 18, 1999 Briefing: High Stakes: Upcoming Presidential Elections in Ukraine Briefing » more info

• Oct 8, 1999 Helsinki Commission Announces Ukraine Elections Briefing Press Release » more info

• Sep 22, 1999 Ukraine on the Eve of Elections Statement » more info

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

• Feb 18, 1999 Briefing: Civil Society, Democracy, and Markets in East Central Europe and the NIS: Problems and Perspectivies Briefing » more info

1998

• Mar 1, 1998 Report on Ukraine's Parliamentary Election Article » more info

1996

• Apr 23, 1996 Hearing: The Legacy of Chernobyl Hearing » more info

1995

• Mar 15, 1995 Briefing: Emerging Free Trade Union Movement in the Newly Independent States Briefing » more info

• Feb 17, 1995 Briefing: US Assistance to Eastern Europe and the NIS Briefing » more info

1994

• Oct 12, 1994 Briefing: Democratization, Political and Economic Reform in East Central Europe (N/A) Briefing » more info

• May 20, 1994 Briefing: Focus on Serious Challenges Facing the Ukraine Briefing » more info

• May 3, 1994 Briefing: Doing Business in Russia and the NIS: Opportunities and Obstacles (N/A) Briefing » more info

• Mar 15, 1994 Report: Ukraine's Parliamentary Elections Article » more info

1992

• Aug 1, 1992 Report: Presidential Elections and Independence Referendums in the Baltic States, the Soviet Union adn Successor States: A compendium of Reports 1991 - 1992 Article » more info

• Apr 10, 1992 Helsinki Commission Visit to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine Article » more info

• Jan 9, 1992 Hearing: The New Commonwealth of Independent States: Problems, Perspectives, and U.S. Policy Implications Hearing » more info

1991

• Dec 1, 1991 Report: Ukraine's Referendum on Independence and Presidential Election Article » more info

• Dec 1, 1991 Ukraine's Referendum on Independence and Presidential Election Article » more info

• Apr 26, 1991 Briefing: Chernobyl: Five Years Later Briefing » more info

• Feb 6, 1991 Hearing: The USSR in Crisis: State of the Union Hearing » more info

1990

• Dec 1, 1990 Report: Compendium on Parliamentary Elections in the Baltic States and Soviet Republics Article » more info

• Dec 1, 1990 Elections in the Baltic States and Soviet Republics Article » more info

1987

• Jan 1, 1987 Documents of the Helsinki Monitoring Groups in the U.S.S.R. and Lithuania (1976-1986) - Vol. 3 - Ukraine Article » more info

1981

• Nov 16, 1981 Hearing: Fifth Anniversary of the Formation of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group Hearing » more info

1979

• Jun 7, 1979 Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. XI - Religious Persecution in USSR & HR Violations in Ukraine Hearing » more info