2012

• 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

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

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

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

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

• 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 » more info

2011

• 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

• Jul 20, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission Welcomes Arrest of Hadzic in Serbia Press Release » more info

• May 27, 2011 Chairman Smith Discusses on Voice of America the Recent Capture of Ratko Mladic Press Release » more info

• May 26, 2011 Helsinki Commission Applauds Mladic Arrest Press Release » more info

2010

• Dec 8, 2010 Helsinki Commission Hearing Focuses on U.S. Support for Western Balkan Countries Press Release » more info

• Dec 8, 2010 The Western Balkans: Developments in 2010 and Hopes for the Future Hearing » more info

• Dec 8, 2010 Hearing on Challenges in Western Balkans Event » more info

• Dec 2, 2010 Commission to Hold Hearing on Challenges in Western Balkans 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

• Oct 12, 2010 Commission Supports Police Protecting Belgrade Pride Parade Press Release » more info

• Sep 22, 2010 Senate Committee Passes Cardin, Boxer, Brownback Bill Addressing Child Trafficking 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 10, 2010 Statement of Helsinki Commissioners on Balkans War Crimes Convictions Press Release » more info

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2009

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

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

• Oct 23, 2009 Cardin Statement on Future of NATO in the Balkans Press Release » more info

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

• Sep 29, 2009 Helsinki Commission Urges Greater Reengagement in Balkans Press Release » more info

• Sep 23, 2009 Commission to Hold Hearing on Challenges in Western Balkans Press Release » more info

• Sep 23, 2009 Hearing on Challenges in Western Balkans Event » more info

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

• Apr 2, 2009 Hearing on the Western Balkans Event » more info

• Apr 2, 2009 The Western Balkans: Challenges for U.S. and European Engagement Hearing » more info

• Mar 27, 2009 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on the Western Balkans Press Release » more info

• Jan 22, 2009 Helsinki Commission Staff Examine Impact of International Efforts in Kosovo on Human Rights Article » more info

2008

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

• Jul 22, 2008 Hastings and Cardin Welcome Arrest of Bosnian Serb War Crimes Fugitive Radovan Karadzic Press Release » more info

• Jun 3, 2008 Hearing on the Challenges to Minority Communities in Kosovo Event » more info

• May 27, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on the Challenges to Minority Communities in Kosovo Press Release » more info

• May 2, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Urges Greater Protection of Freedom of Expression Press Release » more info

• Apr 3, 2008 The Future of Democracy in Serbia Briefing » more info

• Mar 31, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on the Future of Democracy in Serbia Press Release » more info

• Mar 7, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Urges Serbian President to Protect Belgrade-based Broadcaster B92 Press Release » more info

• Feb 27, 2008 Finnish OSCE Chairman-in-Office Outlines Priorities, Challenges for 2008 Article » more info

• Feb 22, 2008 Helsinki Co-Chairman Cardin Debates Kosovo at OSCE PA Winter Meeting in Vienna Press Release » more info

• Jan 25, 2008 The Madrid Ministerial Council Article » more info

2007

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

• Mar 19, 2007 Parliamentary Elections in Serbia Reveal Progress in Democratic Development But also Support for Nationalist Causes Article » more info

2006

• Dec 7, 2006 Southeastern Europe: Moving from Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide to Euro-Atlantic Integration Statement » more info

• Jun 15, 2006 Human Rights, Democracy, and Integration in South Central Europe Hearing » more info

• Jun 7, 2006 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on South Central Europe Press Release » more info

• Apr 26, 2006 Commissioners Disappointed by Serbian Religion Legislation Press Release » more info

• Feb 10, 2006 Helsinki Commissioners Praise Courage of Romani Plaintiffs in Czech Desegregation Case, Call for Intensified Integration of Roma in Schools Press Release » more info

• Jan 24, 2006 Helsinki Commissioners Mourn Passing of Kosovo President, Laud Man of "Peace" and "Decency" Press Release » more info

2005

• Nov 10, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Examine Bosnian War Crimes Trials Press Release » more info

• Jul 11, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Call for Remembrance of Srebrenica Massacre Press Release » more info

• Jun 29, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Laud Srebrenica Resolution, Call for Remembrance Press Release » more info

• May 26, 2005 Kosovo Human Rights Still At Risk, Helsinki Commission Members Find Press Release » more info

• May 23, 2005 Helsinki Commission, Top U.N. Official to Discuss Human Rights Concerns in Kosovo Press Release » more info

• Jan 5, 2005 Religious Freedom in Southeastern Europe Article » more info

2004

• Mar 24, 2004 Resolution on the Recent Violence in Kosovo Statement » more info

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

2003

• Jul 7, 2003 Helsinki Commission Members Press Belgrade to Apprehend Indicted War Criminals, Cooperate with Hague Tribunal Article » more info

• Jun 11, 2003 Helsinki Commission Leader Outraged as Montenegro Prosecutor Drops Charges in Human Trafficking Case Press Release » more info

• Jun 4, 2003 Briefing: Democracy, Human Rights and Justice in Serbia Today Briefing » more info

• May 15, 2003 Briefing: Bringing Justice to Southeast Europe Briefing » more info

• May 13, 2003 Del Ponte to Survey Yugoslav Tribunal Status During Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » more info

• Mar 12, 2003 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Smith Reacts to Djindjic Assassination Press Release » more info

• Mar 11, 2003 Speech Regarding Normalized Trade Relations with Serbia Montenegro Statement » more info

• Mar 11, 2003 Trade Relations with Serbia Montenegro Statement » more info

2002

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

2001

• Mar 26, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines Recent Developments in and around Kosovo Press Release » more info

• Mar 6, 2001 Briefing: Serbia After Milosevic: A Progress Report Briefing » more info

• Mar 1, 2001 Serbia After Milosevic: A Progress Report Press Release » more info

2000

• Oct 6, 2000 Chairman Smith Urges Clinton to Support Rule of Law Against Indicted War Criminal Slobodan Milosevic Press Release » more info

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

• Jul 27, 2000 Milosevic Reign of Terror in Yugoslavia Hindering Human Rights and Democracy, Witnesses Testify Press Release » more info

• Jul 27, 2000 Hearing: Milosevic's Crackdown in Serbia and Threat to Montenegro Hearing » more info

1999

• Apr 12, 1999 Commission releases Chairman’s statement on the assassination of Slavko Curuvija Press Release » more info

• Jan 21, 1999 Helsinki Commission Leaders: Milosevic Responsible for “Barbaric” Kosovo Massacre Press Release » more info

1998

• Dec 10, 1998 Hearing: Milosevic Versus Serbian Democracy and Balkan Stability Hearing » more info

1996

• Dec 12, 1996 Hearing: Political Turmoil in Serbia Hearing » more info

• Dec 1, 1996 Hearing: Serbia's Political Future Hearing » more info

• Aug 1, 1996 Report: Serbia and Montenegro: The Prospects for Change Article » more info

1993

• Apr 1, 1993 Report: U.S. Helsinki Commission Delgation to Romania, Macedonia, Kosovo, and Vienna Article » more info

1990

• Apr 7, 1990 Congressional Delegation Visit to Yugoslavia, Romania and Bulgaria Article » more info