2013

• May 21, 2013 Hearing on Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Event

• May 21, 2013 The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights: Accomplishments and Challenges Hearing

• May 21, 2013 Ambassador Janez Lenarcic (Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)) - Testimony

• May 14, 2013 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Press Release

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

2012

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

• Feb 15, 2012 Violence Against Roma Event

2011

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

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

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

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

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

• Dec 7, 2011 Briefing on the Caucasus Event

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

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

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

• Oct 12, 2011 Mongolia Moves Toward Europe Briefing

• Aug 2, 2011 OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Statement

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

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

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

• Jul 6, 2011 Helsinki Commission Leadership Sees Goals Realized at Inter-Parliamentary Meeting Press Release

• Jun 20, 2011 2050: Implications of Demographic Trends in the OSCE Region Hearing

• Jun 20, 2011 Hearing on Demographic Trends in the OSCE Region Event

• Jun 15, 2011 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Demographic Trends in the OSCE Region Press Release

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

• Feb 16, 2011 Hearing with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Event

• Feb 9, 2011 Helsinki Commission to Hold a Hearing with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Press Release

• Jan 28, 2011 The Year in Review: The 2010 Supplementary Human Dimension Meetings Article

2010

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

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

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

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

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

• 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 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 Commission Event Raises Roma Concerns at International Human Rights Conference Press Release

• Oct 6, 2010 Cardin, Smith to Represent United States at International Meeting in Italy 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 27, 2010 Commissioners: Democracy, Human Rights Needed for a Stable Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Jul 26, 2010 OSCE Holds Conference in Astana on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Article

• Jul 22, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold a Hearing on Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Jul 21, 2010 Chairman Cardin’s Statement on OSCE Summit Decision Press Release

• Jul 15, 2010 OSCE Parlimentary Assembly Session in Oslo Statement

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

• Jul 8, 2010 Smith Acts to Combat Human Trafficking Press Release

• Jul 5, 2010 Senator Cardin to Lead Congressional Delegation to Norway Press Release

• Jun 29, 2010 Helsinki Commission Calls for Greater Assistance to Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Jun 16, 2010 Global Threats, European Security and Parliamentary Cooperation Hearing

• Jun 14, 2010 Helsinki Commission to hold Inter-Parliament Cooperation Hearing Press Release

• Jun 1, 2010 Hastings Meets Qatari Leaders on Energy, Peace, OSCE Agenda 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 Mitigating Inter-Ethnic Conflict in the OSCE Region Hearing

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

• May 3, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Denounce Reprisals, Restrictions on Free Media Press Release

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

• Apr 26, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Dismayed over Kazakhstani Supreme Court Refusal to Review Zhovtis Case Press Release

• Apr 21, 2010 2009 OSCE Mediterranean Conference in Cairo is a Success: Highlights Importance of Revisiting Annual Conference Administration Article

• Apr 16, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Welcome Departure of Bakiev from Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Apr 8, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Urge Calm in Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Mar 17, 2010 Transparency and Sunshine Week Statement

• Mar 11, 2010 Helsinki Commission Applauds U.S. Human Rights Reports Press Release

• Mar 10, 2010 Commission Applauds Appointment of OSCE Media Watchdog Press Release

• Feb 25, 2010 Helsinki Commission Welcomes Executive Branch Appointees Press Release

• Feb 19, 2010 U.S. Delegation Calls for Renewed Multilateral Efforts in Afghanistan Press Release

• Feb 18, 2010 Richardson Puts Port Security on International Parliamentary Agenda Press Release

• Feb 15, 2010 Cardin, U.S. Delegation Boost U.S.-Morocco Relationship Press Release

• Feb 4, 2010 Tribute to Miklos Haraszti Statement

• Feb 2, 2010 Kazakhstan's Vision of a More Effective OSCE Statement

• Feb 2, 2010 Kazakhstan’s Leadership of the OSCE Hearing

• 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

• Feb 2, 2010 His Excellency Kanat Saudabayev (Foreign Minister) - Republic of Kazakhstan Testimony

• Feb 2, 2010 ROOM CHANGE: Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Leadership of the OSCE Event

• 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 19, 2010 Co-Chairman Hastings Statement on Ukrainian Elections Press Release

• Jan 13, 2010 Greek Chairmanship Moves the OSCE Back Toward its Hallmark Values Article

2009

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

• Dec 22, 2009 Report on the 17th Economic and Environmental Forum (EEF) and the future of the OSCE’s Economic and Environmental Dimension Article

• Dec 18, 2009 Did the OSCE Actually Begin in 1724? Article

• Dec 16, 2009 Cardin Applauds Spotlight on Human Rights Treaties 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 9, 2009 OSCE Ministerial Meeting Statement

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

• Nov 6, 2009 Energy Security and the Future of the OSCE Mediterranean Dimension Headline OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Fall Meetings in Athens Article

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

• Oct 28, 2009 Helsinki Commissioners Push for Greater U.S. Promotion of OSCE Press Release

• Oct 28, 2009 Advancing U.S. Interests in the OSCE Region Hearing

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

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

• Oct 14, 2009 Promoting Tolerance and Understanding in the OSCE Region: The Role of the Personal Representatives Hearing

• Oct 12, 2009 Hastings Lays out Plan for Stronger Middle East Engagement 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 25, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Participate in International Human Rights Meeting Press Release

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

• Aug 18, 2009 Commission Plays Leading Role at Parliamentary Assembly in Lithuania Article

• Jul 23, 2009 The Future of the OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation Hearing

• Jul 20, 2009 OSCE Participating States Convene Meeting on Religious Freedom Article

• Jul 16, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Host Mediterranean Forum Press Release

• Jul 16, 2009 The Impact of the Iran Crisis on its OSCE Neighbors Event

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

• Jul 7, 2009 Cardin Elected Vice President of Parliamentary Assembly Press Release

• Jul 2, 2009 U.S. Delegation Meets Lithuanian President Press Release

• Jul 2, 2009 Aderholt Elected Vice Chair of International Human Rights Committee Press Release

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

• Jul 1, 2009 McIntyre Resolution on Afghanistan Passes International Panel Press Release

• Jul 1, 2009 U.S. Delegation Unveils Agenda for International Cooperation at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Press Release

• Jun 24, 2009 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Hastings to Monitor Albanian Elections Press Release

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

• Jun 8, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Comment on Elections in Lebanon Press Release

• Jun 4, 2009 Briefing on Albania Elections Event

• May 27, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Hold a Briefing on Albania Elections Press Release

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

• May 12, 2009 Approaching the OSCE Chairmanship: Kazakhstan 2010 Hearing

• May 12, 2009 Hearing on Kazakhstan Event

• May 7, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Kazakhstan Press Release

• Apr 16, 2009 International Roma Day Bracketed by Rising Extremism and Violence Article

• Apr 1, 2009 Helsinki Commission Activities Statement

• Feb 19, 2009 Senator Cardin Briefs European Parliamentarians on U.S. Detainee and Torture Policy Changes Press Release

• Feb 13, 2009 Helsinki Commission Chairman Cardin to Lead Congressional Delegation to Israel, Syria, and Austria Press Release

• Jan 26, 2009 Co-Chairman Hastings Chairs Meeting in Israel on Countering Discrimination in the Mediterranean Region; Meets with Prime Minister Olmert Article

• Jan 6, 2009 China, Europe and the United States: Implications for the World Article

2008

• Dec 31, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Alcee L. Hastings Visits OSCE Mediterranean Partners to Advance Regional Cooperation Article

• Nov 18, 2008 Report on the OSCE’s 2008 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Article

• Nov 12, 2008 Georgia Debate and Mediterranean Forum Highlight OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Fall Meetings in Toronto Article

• Nov 6, 2008 Symposium Focused on Future of the OSCE Article

• Sep 17, 2008 Hearing on the Role of OSCE Institutions in Advancing Human Rights and Democracy Event

• Sep 17, 2008 The Role of OSCE Institutions in Advancing Human Rights and Democracy Hearing

• Sep 11, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on the Role of OSCE Institutions in Advancing Human Rights and Democracy Press Release

• Sep 10, 2008 **HEARING POSTPONED** Helsinki Commission Hearing on the Regional Implications for a Mediterranean Union Press Release

• Sep 5, 2008 U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Kazakhstan for OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Annual Session Article

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

• Jul 24, 2008 The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Session in Kazakhstan Statement

• Jul 22, 2008 Promises to Keep: Kazakhstan’s 2010 OSCE Chairmanship Hearing

• Jul 22, 2008 Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Human Rights and Democratization Reform Event

• Jul 17, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Human Rights and Democratization Reform Press Release

• Jul 8, 2008 Helsinki Commissioner Hilda L. Solis Elected to Human Rights Leadership Position in International Organization Press Release

• Jun 27, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen Hastings and Cardin to Hold Press Conference in Astana Press Release

• Jun 25, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen Hastings and Cardin to Lead Congressional Delegation to Kazakhstan Press Release

• May 23, 2008 Helsinki Commission Chairman Hastings to Travel to Russia, Finland and Vienna Press Release

• Apr 16, 2008 Sodertalje, Sweden Accepts 5,000 Iraqi Refugees Statement

• Apr 10, 2008 Hearing on the Iraqi Refugee Crisis Event

• Apr 3, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on the Iraqi Refugee Crisis Press Release

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

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

• Feb 14, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen Hastings and Cardin to Lead Congressional Delegation to the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria Press Release

• Feb 1, 2008 Georgia’s Extraordinary Presidential Elections, A Competitive First Article

• Jan 25, 2008 The Madrid Ministerial Council Article

2007

• Dec 13, 2007 Hastings Travels to Israel Press Release

• Nov 27, 2007 Rep. Hastings to Hold Roundtable with Journalists at OSCE Ministerial Council in Madrid Press Release

• Nov 5, 2007 OSCE Chairman Addresses Helsinki Commission in Advance of Madrid Ministerial Article

• Oct 29, 2007 Spanish Foreign Minister Moratinos to Testify Before Helsinki Commission Event

• Oct 29, 2007 Spain’s Leadership of the OSCE Hearing

• Oct 26, 2007 **ROOM CHANGE** Press Release

• Oct 25, 2007 Spanish Foreign Minister Moratinos to Testify Before Helsinki Commission Press Release

• Oct 18, 2007 Helsinki Commission Holds Hearing with OSCE PA President Göran Lennmarker Press Release

• Oct 18, 2007 Parliamentary Perspective of Challenges Facing Today’s Europe Hearing

• Oct 18, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing with OSCE PA President Goran Lennmarker Event

• Oct 16, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Kazakhstan's Bid to Chair OSCE in 2009 Event

• Oct 16, 2007 Kazakhstan’s Bid to Chair OSCE in 2009 Hearing

• Oct 15, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing with OSCE PA President Goran Lennmarker Press Release

• Oct 11, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Bid to Chair OSCE in 2009 Press Release

• Sep 13, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission Regrets Spain’s Refusal to Register Russian NGO For OSCE Meeting on Victims of Terrorism Press Release

• Aug 16, 2007 Hastings and Cardin: Kazakhstan's Election will be Key Indicator of Democratic Progress Press Release

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

• Jul 30, 2007 Hastings and Cardin to Hold Hearing on Media Freedom Press Release

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

• Jul 17, 2007 Hastings and Cardin to Hold Hearing on Energy Security and Democracy Press Release

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

• 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

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

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

• Mar 19, 2007 OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Convenes Winter Session Article

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

• Jan 9, 2007 OSCE Ministers Urge Concerted Action to Combat Sexual Exploitation of Children Article

2006

• Dec 8, 2006 OSCE States to Intensify Efforts to Combat Sexual Exploitation of Children Press Release

• Sep 27, 2006 Protecting Children: The Battle Against Child Pornography and Other Forms of Sexual Exploitation Hearing

• Aug 10, 2006 Commission Commemorates Anniversary of the ODIHR with Wide-Ranging Hearing Article

• Jul 7, 2006 OSCE States Encouraged to Intensify Efforts to Combat Child Pornography Press Release

• Jun 29, 2006 Kazakhstan's Candidacy for OSCE Chairmanship Statement

• Jun 28, 2006 Belgium’s Chairmanship of the OSCE Hearing

• Jun 22, 2006 Belgium’s Chairmanship of the OSCE Press Release

• Jun 13, 2006 From Promises to Practice Article

• May 11, 2006 OSCE at “Critical Point” in Fight against Anti-Semitism Press Release

• May 10, 2006 Helsinki Commission to Examine Human Rights and Democracy Programs in the OSCE Press Release

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

2005

• Dec 7, 2005 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Praises OSCE Decision on Peacekeeping and Human Trafficking Press Release

• Nov 23, 2005 The Meaning of Egypt's Elections and Their Relevance to the Middle East Article

• Nov 15, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Laud Bosnian War Crimes Tribunals, Call for Continued Cooperation from Balkan States Press Release

• Nov 10, 2005 Helsinki Commission Releases Report on OSCE's Annual Human Dimension Meeting Press Release

• Nov 9, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Call On Egypt to Protect Coptic Christians Press Release

• Nov 9, 2005 Report on the 2005 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Article

• Nov 7, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Press Conference on the Plight of Coptic Christians in Egypt Press Release

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

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

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

• Oct 12, 2005 Egyptian Elections "First Step on a Long Road" Say Helsinki Commissioners Press Release

• Oct 12, 2005 The Meaning of Egypt's Elections and their Relevance to the Middle East Briefing

• Oct 6, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on the Implications of the Egyptian Election Results Press Release

• Sep 19, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Voice Doubts About Kazakh Bid for OSCE Chairmanship 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 Hail OSCE PA Resolution Calling on Arab League to End Boycott of Israel Press Release

• Jul 5, 2005 Christopher Smith Rebuts Kazakh Claims on Meeting Press Release

• 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 21, 2005 Progress and Challenges: The OSCE Tackles Anti-Semitism and Intolerance Article

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

• Jun 10, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Commission Members Denounce Iran's Human Rights Record, Call for Joint U.S.-Europe Response Press Release

• Jun 7, 2005 Helsinki Commission Chair Calls for Stronger Action Against Anti-Semitism, Bigotry Press Release

• Jun 3, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Probe Trans-Atlantic Response to Iran Crisis Press Release

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

• May 19, 2005 Helsinki Commission Probes Uzbek Crisis Press Release

• May 19, 2005 Unrest in Uzbekistan: Crisis and Prospects Briefing

• May 5, 2005 Lebanon: Development and Prospects Briefing

• May 5, 2005 OSCE Anti-Trafficking Commitments Article

• May 3, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Lebanon Briefing Press Release

• Apr 21, 2005 Helsinki Commission Examines Russian-Syrian Connection Article

• Mar 24, 2005 Helsinki Commission Leaders Call for Prompt Free and Fair Elections in Kyrgyzstan Press Release

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

• Mar 15, 2005 Russian Support for the Syrian Regime Statement

• Mar 7, 2005 Russian and Syrian Threats to Middle East Democracy Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Mar 1, 2005 Resolute in Russia Press Release

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

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

• Jan 18, 2005 The Mediterranean Dimension Today: Seeds of Hope Article

• Jan 13, 2005 Democracy in the CIS Press Release

• Jan 12, 2005 Democratic Change in Ukraine Provides a Backdrop of Success at the 12th OSCE Ministerial Article

2004

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

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

• Oct 5, 2004 OSCE Conference Focuses on Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination Article

• Oct 4, 2004 Helsinki Commission Holds Hearing on Advancing Democracy in Albania Article

• Sep 24, 2004 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Welcomes Senate Passage of Resolution on Anti-Semitism, Intolerance Press Release

• Sep 23, 2004 Expressing the Sense of Congress in Support of the Ongoing Work of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Statement

• Sep 15, 2004 Hearing: Advancing U.S. Interests Through the OSCE Hearing

• Sep 9, 2004 Helsinki Commission Hearing: Advancing U.S. Interests through the OSCE Press Release

• Aug 31, 2004 OSCE Economic Forum Focuses on Investment and Small Business Development Article

• Aug 6, 2004 U.S. Delegation Makes Major Contributions to OSCE PA Annual Session in Edinburgh Article

• Aug 6, 2004 OSCE Materials Relating to Torture Article

• Jul 28, 2004 CIS Response Letter to President Putin (Russia) Article

• Jul 28, 2004 CIS Response Letter to President Rakhmonov (Tajikistan) Article

• Jul 28, 2004 CIS Response Letter to President Nazarbaev (Kazakhstan) Article

• Jul 28, 2004 CIS Response Letter to President Akaev (Kyrgyzstan) Article

• Jul 28, 2004 CIS Response Letter to President Voronin (Moldova) Article

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

• Jul 28, 2004 CIS Response Letter to President Karimov (Uzbekistan) Article

• Jul 28, 2004 CIS Response Letter to President Kocharian (Armenia) Article

• Jul 28, 2004 CIS Response Letter to Mr. Lukashenka (Belarus) Article

• Jul 23, 2004 OSCE Election Commitments Reaffirmed Article

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

• Jul 20, 2004 Hearing: Advancing Democracy in Albania Hearing

• Jul 16, 2004 Government Actions to Combat Anti-Semitism in the OSCE Region Article

• Jul 14, 2004 Advancing Democracy in Albania Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Jun 30, 2004 OSCE Meeting Examines Hate Crimes and Racist, Xenophobic and Anti-Semitic Internet Propaganda Article

• Jun 15, 2004 Hearing: The Middle East: Would the Helsinki Process Apply? Hearing

• Jun 9, 2004 Promoting Democracy and Human Rights in the Middle East Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• May 17, 2004 Confronting Anti-Semitim in the OSCE Region Statement

• Apr 29, 2004 Helsinki Commission Members Hail Success of Berlin Conference on Anti-Semitism Press Release

• Apr 20, 2004 Helsinki Commissioners Active at Parliamentary Assembly Winter Meeting Article

• Apr 16, 2004 Powell Urged to Attend Berlin Conference on Anti-Semitism Press Release

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

• Mar 2, 2004 Chairman Smith Appointed as OSCE PA Special Representative on Human Trafficking Press Release

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

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

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

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

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

• Jan 16, 2004 Strong Substance, Potent Politics Mark Historic Maastricht OSCE Ministerial Council Article

2003

• Dec 19, 2003 Parliamentary Assembly Convenes on Religious Freedom, Mediterranean Issues Article

• Dec 10, 2003 Helsinki Commission Members Engage Government Leaders at Annual Human Rights Review Article

• Dec 3, 2003 Commission Hearing Looked Ahead to Maastricht Ministerial Article

• Nov 26, 2003 Helsinki Commission Reviews OSCE Dutch Leadership Article

• Nov 25, 2003 Further Assault Against Activists in Belarus Article

• Nov 21, 2003 Deplorable Human Rights Conditions Recalled at Helsinki Commission Hearing on Chechnya Article

• Nov 10, 2003 CANCELLED Azerbaijan's Flawed Presidential Election Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Oct 28, 2003 Democracy and Human Rights in Mediterranean Focus of Commission Briefing Article

• Oct 27, 2003 Briefing: OSCE Police-Related Activities Briefing

• Oct 16, 2003 Commission Members Address OSCE Meeting Press Release

• Oct 10, 2003 Keynote Address of Congressman Christopher H. Smith Press Release

• Oct 3, 2003 Briefing: Democracy and Human Rights in the Mediterranean Partner States of the OSCE: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia Briefing

• Oct 1, 2003 Helsinki Commission Briefing Features Democracy and Human Rights in the Mediterranean Press Release

• Sep 16, 2003 Hearing: Chechnya: Current Situation and Prospects for the Future Hearing

• Sep 12, 2003 Situation in Chechnya Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Sep 9, 2003 Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing

• Sep 4, 2003 U.S. Policy Under Review by Helsinki Commission Press Release

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

• Aug 28, 2003 Helsinki Commission Hearing Reviews Dutch Leadership of the OSCE Press Release

• Aug 27, 2003 U.S. Delegation Active in OSCE PA Rotterdam Annual Session Article

• Aug 19, 2003 Mayor Giuliani, Chairman Smith Lead U.S. Delegation to OSCE Conference on Anti-Semitism Article

• Aug 6, 2003 OSCE Holds First Annual Security Review Conference Article

• Jul 15, 2003 Floor Statement in Support of H.R. 1950, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 - Rep. Smith Statement

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

• Jun 2, 2003 Human Rights in Chechnya Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Article

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

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

• Apr 24, 2003 Briefing: The Critical Human Rights and Humanitarian Situation in Chechnya Briefing

• Apr 3, 2003 Belarus Democracy Act of 2003 Moves Closer to Passage Press Release

• Mar 27, 2003 Helsinki Commission Leaders Introduce “Belarus Democracy Act of 2003” Press Release

• Mar 27, 2003 The Referendum in Chechnya Statement

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

• Feb 13, 2003 Helsinki Commission Leaders Call for “Accurate Assessment” of Chechnya Situation Press Release

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

• Jan 15, 2003 Commission Survey’s Bush Administration’s Policy toward the OSCE Article

2002

• Dec 18, 2002 Parliamentary Forum Launches Process to Confront Anti-Semitism Article

• Nov 19, 2002 U.S. Delegation Pursues Broad Agenda at Berlin Parliamentary Assembly Session Article

• Nov 14, 2002 Co-Chairman Smith's Submitted Statement to New Atlantic Initiative Conference on Belarus Press Release

• Nov 13, 2002 Situation in Belarus Continues to Deteriorate Statement

• Nov 8, 2002 Turkey’s Post-Election Future Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

• Nov 5, 2002 Report: Human Rights and Inhuman Treatment Article

• Oct 15, 2002 Briefing: Intolerance in Contemporary Russia Briefing

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

• Oct 7, 2002 U.S. Policy toward OSCE Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Sep 23, 2002 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statements from Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 20, 2002 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Closing Plenary Statement at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 20, 2002 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Opening Statement Delivered at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 20, 2002 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Trafficking in Human Beings at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Aug 6, 2002 Berlin Forum Highlights Disturbing Rise in Anti-Semitism Article

• Jun 19, 2002 Hearing: Prospects for Ethnic Harmony in Kosovo Hearing

• Jun 11, 2002 Kosovo’s Human Rights Atmosphere Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

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

• May 16, 2002 Hearing Focuses on Russian-Chechen War Article

• May 14, 2002 OSCE Seminar on Judicial Systems and Human Rights Article

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

• May 6, 2002 Russian-Chechen War Focus of Hearing Press Release

• May 3, 2002 International Cooperation in the War on Terrorism Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Apr 19, 2002 Journalist’s Attempted Hand-Shake Leads to Criminal Indictment Press Release

• Apr 10, 2002 Cyprus Talks Focus of Commission Briefing Article

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

• Mar 12, 2002 Text of Letter from United States Helsinki Commission Members to President Karimov Press Release

• Mar 12, 2002 Karimov Urged to Confront Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Record Press Release

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

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

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

• Jan 24, 2002 Belarus - Opportunities Squandered Statement

2001

• Dec 20, 2001 Helsinki Commission Leaders Welcome Closure of Estonia and Latvia OSCE Missions Press Release

• Dec 13, 2001 Ambassador Stephan H. Minikes Statement

• Dec 12, 2001 Hearing: Human Rights and Democracy in Kyrgyzstan Hearing

• Dec 5, 2001 Briefing: The Status of Cyprus Briefing

• Dec 5, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines Situation in Moldova Article

• Nov 16, 2001 Helsinki Commission Examines U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Article

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

• Oct 31, 2001 Hearing: Romania's Chairmanship of the OSCE Hearing

• Oct 29, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing Reviews Romanian Leadership of OSCE Press Release

• Oct 15, 2001 Hearing to Review Leadership of OSCE Postponed Until Further Notice Press Release

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

• Oct 1, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statements from Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 27, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Closing Statement at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 27, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Closing Statement at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 27, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing to Examine U.S. Policy Toward OSCE Press Release

• Sep 27, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Any Other Business at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 26, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion, or Belief at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 26, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Trafficking in Human Beings at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 26, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Intervention on International Humanitarian Law at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 25, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Freedom of Expression at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 25, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Freedom of Association and the Right of Peaceful Assembly at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 25, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion, or Belief at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 25, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on National Minorities at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 21, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Roma and Sinti at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 21, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on the Human Dimension in the work of the OSCE at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 20, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• 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

• Sep 20, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Prevention of Torture at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 19, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on the Exchange of Information on the Death Penalty Press Release

• Sep 18, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Rule of Law Statement at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 18, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Opening Statement at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 17, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Democratic Institutions Press Release

• Sep 14, 2001 Helsinki Commission to Release U.S. Statements from Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 14, 2001 Missed Opportunity in Belarus Article

• Sep 9, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing to Examine U.S. Policy Toward OSCE Press Release

• Sep 5, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines International Civilian Policing Efforts Press Release

• Sep 5, 2001 Hearing: Civilian Police and Police Training in Post-Conflict OSCE Areas Hearing

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

• Aug 9, 2001 Prospects Fade for Free and Fair Belarus Elections Press Release

• Jul 27, 2001 Romania's Chairmanship of OSCE Statement

• Jul 19, 2001 Report on Activities of U.S. Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Statement

• Jul 17, 2001 Commission Members Contribute to Successful Parliamentary Assembly Session Press Release

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

• Jun 5, 2001 Hearing: Troubling Trends: Human Rights in Russia Hearing

• Jun 5, 2001 Introduction of the International Anti-Corruption Act of 2001 Statement

• May 10, 2001 The Moscow Helsinki Group Statement

• Mar 29, 2001 Hearing: Recent Developments in and around Kosovo Hearing

2000

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

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

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

• Jul 27, 2000 Free Speech and Media in the OSCE Region After 25 Years Statement

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

• Jul 12, 2000 Helsinki Commission Chairman Succeeds with Passage of OSCE Resolution Honoring 25th Anniversary of Helsinki Final Act Press Release

• Jul 3, 2000 Bi-partisan Congressional Letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin Press Release

• Jul 3, 2000 Russian Government Denounced for Babitsky Travel Restraints Press Release

• Jun 13, 2000 President Putin's Visit to Moldova Statement

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

• Jun 9, 2000 Anti-Discrimination Laws Needed, Witnesses Testify at Helsinki Commission Hearing on Roma Press Release

• Jun 5, 2000 Congressmen Urge Albright to Rescind Kyrgyzstan Invitation to Democracy Meeting Press Release

• May 5, 2000 Religious Liberty: The Legal Framework in Selected OSCE Countries, Part 1 Article

• Apr 4, 2000 Hearing: The Deterioration of Freedom of the Media in OSCE Countries Hearing

• Mar 30, 2000 Anti-Democratic Actions in Belarus Statement

• Mar 14, 2000 Helsinki Commissioners Call on United Kingdom to Promote Rule of Law through Independent Judicial Inquiries into Murders of Human Rights Defenders in Northern Ireland Press Release

• Mar 9, 2000 Hearing: Belarus at the Crossroads Hearing

• Feb 28, 2000 Hearing: Kosovo's Displaced and Imprisoned Hearing

• Feb 28, 2000 Hearing: Kosovo's Displaced and Imprisoned - Part 2 Hearing

1999

• Jul 15, 1999 OSCE PA Delegation Trip Report Statement

• May 12, 1999 Briefing: Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo: The Views of Local Human Rights Advocates Briefing

• Apr 27, 1999 Belarus Human Rights Record, OSCE’s Advisory and Monitoring Group Under Fire at Commission Hearing Press Release

• Apr 20, 1999 Report on Human Rights: The Role of Field Missions Article

• Apr 20, 1999 Report on the 1999 OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meetings Article

• Apr 6, 1999 Hearing: Atrocities and the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo Hearing

• Mar 18, 1999 Hearing: The Road to the OSCE Istanbul Summit and Human Rights in the Republic of Turkey Hearing

• Mar 18, 1999 “Stop the torture in Turkey—or move this year’s Summit,” says Commission Chairman Press Release

• Mar 12, 1999 The Road to the OSCE Istanbul Summit and Human Rights in the Republic of Turkey Press Release

• Feb 9, 1999 1999-A Critical Year for Belarus Statement

• Jan 8, 1999 Briefing: Bosnian Elections and the Role of the OSCE Briefing

1998

• Dec 2, 1998 Briefing: The Ombudsman and the OSCE: An American Perspective Briefing

• Dec 1, 1998 Report on the 1998 OSCE Implementation Meeting on Human Dimension Issues Article

• Feb 5, 1998 Briefing: Bosnia Briefing

1997

• Dec 5, 1997 Hearing: Status of Religious Liberty for Minority Faiths in Europe and the OSCE Hearing

• Dec 1, 1997 Report on the 1997 OSCE Meeting on Human Dimesions Article

• Oct 28, 1997 Briefing: OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Briefing

1996

• Dec 12, 1996 Briefing: Brcko and the Future of Bosnia Briefing

• Nov 1, 1996 Report: U.S. Statements on the Human Dimension, 1996 OSCE Vienna Review Conference and Lisbon Summit Article

• Oct 25, 1996 Briefing: Civil Implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords in Bosnia Briefing

• Sep 1, 1996 Report: Elections in Bosnia-Herzegovina Article

• Jun 26, 1996 Hearing: Bosnia: Should the OSCE Certify Conditions Exist for Free and Fair Elections? Hearing

• Jan 1, 1996 Report: The 1995 OSCE Meeting on Human Dimension Issues Article

1995

• Nov 28, 1995 Report: Summary of the OSCE Rule of Law Seminar Article

• Nov 13, 1995 Briefing: The OSCE at Twenty: Its Relevance to Other Regions - part 2 Briefing

• Nov 13, 1995 Briefing: The OSCE at Twenty: Its Relevance to Other Regions - part 4 Briefing

• Nov 13, 1995 Briefing: The OSCE at Twenty: Its Relevance to Other Regions - part 3 Briefing

• Nov 13, 1995 Briefing: The OSCE at Twenty: Its Relevance to Other Regions - part 1 Briefing

• Sep 27, 1995 Briefing: Religious Liberty in the OSCE: Present and Future Briefing

• Sep 19, 1995 Hearing: Turkey-U.S. Relations: Potential and Perils Hearing

• Jun 11, 1995 Briefing: Banja Luka-Ethnic Cleansing Paradigm Briefing

• May 23, 1995 Report: International Seminar on Tolerance Article

• Apr 6, 1995 Hearing: The United Nations, NATO and the Former Yugoslavia Hearing

• Apr 4, 1995 Report: The OSCE Human Dimension Seminar on Building Blocks for Civic Society: Freedom of Association and NGOS Article

1994

• Feb 1, 1994 Report: Summary of the CSCE Seminar on Early Warning Article

1993

• Oct 14, 1993 Hearing: Peace in the Middle East Hearing

• Oct 1, 1993 Report: The CSCE Implementation Meeting on Human Dimension Issues Article

• Sep 1, 1993 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Slovakia Article

• Jul 21, 1993 Hearing: The Yugoslavia Conflict: Potential for Spillover in the Balkans- Part 2 Hearing

• Jul 21, 1993 Hearing: The Yugoslavia Conflict: Potential for Spillover in the Balkans Hearing

• Jun 1, 1993 Report: The CSCE's High Commissioner for National Minorities Article

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

1992

• Dec 18, 1992 Report: Beyond Process: The CSCE's Institutional Development Article

• Dec 1, 1992 Report: The U.S. Helsinki Commission Delegation to Hungary, Greece, Macedonia and Croatia (Nov. 11-17, 1992) Article

• Dec 1, 1992 Helsinki Document: The Challenges of Change Article

• Apr 1, 1992 Report: From Vienna to Helsinki: Reports on the Inter-Sessional Meetings of the CSCE Process Article

1991

• Nov 15, 1991 Report: The Oslo Seminar of Experts on Democratic Instituions Article

• Nov 14, 1991 Business Roundtable: The Helsinki Process Briefing

• Sep 10, 1991 The Moscow Meeting of the Conference on the Human Dimension of the CSCE Article

• Jul 31, 1991 Hearing: Geneva Meeting on National Minorities and Moscow Meeting on the Human Dimension Hearing

• Jul 30, 1991 Joint Hearing: Conference on Security, Stability, Development, and Cooperation in Africa Briefing

• May 28, 1991 The Cracow Symposium on the Cultural Heritage of the CSCE Participating States Article

• May 22, 1991 Hearing: Democratic Developments in Albania Hearing

• Apr 1, 1991 Final Resolution Concerning the Establishment of the CSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article

• Jan 1, 1991 Annual Report: The CSCE from January 1991 through December 1991 Article

1990

• Dec 31, 1990 Annual Report of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Article

• Nov 19, 1990 The Charter of Paris for a New Europe Article

• Jul 18, 1990 Hearing: Copenhagen Meeting on the Human Dimension Hearing

• Jun 20, 1990 Document of the Copenhagen Meeting of the Conference on the Human Dimension of the CSCE Article

• Jun 19, 1990 Document of the Copenhagen Meeting of the Conference on the Human Dimension of the CSCE (Translations) Article

• Jun 1, 1990 Report: The Copenhagen Meeting of the Conference on the Human Dimension of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe Article

• Apr 3, 1990 Hearing: CSCE Process (N/A) Hearing

1989

• Sep 28, 1989 Hearing: Sofia CSCE Meeting on the Protection of the Environment Hearing

• Aug 1, 1989 CODEL DeConcini - Trip Reports on Turkey and Poland Article

• Jul 18, 1989 Hearing: Paris Human Dimension Meeting - Human Rights in the Helsinki Process Hearing

• Apr 18, 1989 The London Information Forum of the CSCE - Compilation of Speeches Article

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

• Jan 5, 1989 Concluding Document of the Vienna Follow-Up Meeting (Commission Print) Article

• Jan 1, 1989 CSCE Vienna Follow-Up Meeting - A Framework for Europe's Future Article

• Jan 1, 1989 Concluding Document of the 1986 Vienna Review Meeting of the CSCE Article

1988

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

• Jan 1, 1988 Vienna Review Meeting of the CSCE - Phase III and IV Article

1987

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

• Apr 1, 1987 The Vienna Review Meeting of the CSCE - Compilation of Speeches (Jan. - Apr.) Article

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

1986

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

• Dec 2, 1986 Report: Vienna Review Meeting of the CSCE - Phase I Article

• Dec 1, 1986 The Vienna Review Meeting of the CSCE - Compilation of Speeches Article

• Nov 2, 1986 Implementation of the Final Act: Findings and Recommendations Eleven Years After Helsinki (Short Appendix) [16MB] Article

• Nov 1, 1986 Implementation of the Final Act: Findings and Recommendations Eleven Years After Helsinki (Full Version) [24MB] Article

• Oct 1, 1986 List of Organizations Involved in Exchange Programs with the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe Article

• Oct 1, 1986 Hearing: Stockholm Meeting of the Conference on Confidence and Security Building Measures and Disarmament in Europe (CDE) Hearing

• Sep 11, 1986 Hearing: Vienna Followup Meeting of the CSCE Hearing

• Mar 18, 1986 Hearings: Bern Human Contacts Experts Meeting, March 18 and June 18, 1986 Article

1985

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

• Oct 29, 1985 Hearings: Restrictions on Artistic Freedoms in the Soviet Union, October 29, 1985; and the Budapest Cultural Forum, December 11, 1985 Article

• Jun 25, 1985 Hearing: The Ottawa Human Rights Experts Meeting and the Future of the Helsinki Process Hearing

• Apr 1, 1985 Nineteenth Semiannual Report Article

• Apr 1, 1985 Eighteenth Semiannual Report Article

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

1984

• Dec 1, 1984 Report: Progress in Perspective Article

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

1983

• Nov 2, 1983 Report: The Madrid CSCE Review Meeting Article

1982

• Nov 1, 1982 Implementation of the Final Act: Findings and Recommendations Seven Years After Helsinki Article

• Mar 23, 1982 Hearing: Phase IV of the Madrid CSCE Review Meeting Hearing

1981

• Dec 28, 1981 Hearing: The Crisis in Poland and its Effects on the Helsinki Process Hearing

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

• Jul 22, 1981 Hearing: Soviet Violation of Helsinki Finat Act: Invasion of Afghanistan Hearing

• May 12, 1981 A Thematic Survey of the Documents of the Moscow Helsinki Group Article

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

• Jan 31, 1980 Hearing: The Helsinki Forum and East-West Scientific Exchange Hearing

1979

• Dec 10, 1979 Profiles: Helsinki Monitors Article

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

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

• 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

• Nov 1, 1978 Reports of the Helsinki Accord Monitors in the Soviet Union Article

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

• Jun 6, 1978 Soviet Law and the Helsinki Monitors Article

• Jun 6, 1978 Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. VI - Soviet Law and Helsinki Monitors Hearing

• May 17, 1978 The Belgrade Followup Meeting to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe: A Report and Appraisal Article

1977

• Oct 1, 1977 The Belgrade CSCE Meeting - U.S. Delegation Statements, Oct. 6 to Dec. 22 Article

• Sep 23, 1977 Implementation of the Final Act: Findings and Recommendations Two Years After Helsinki Article

• Jun 5, 1977 Hearings: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. IV - Reports on Soviet Repression and the Belgrade Conference Hearing

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

• May 19, 1977 Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. III - Information Flow, and Cultural and Educational Exchanges Hearing

• Feb 23, 1977 Hearings: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. I - Human Rights & Contacts Hearing

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

• Jan 13, 1977 Hearing: East-West Economic Cooperation--Basket II--Helsinki Final Act Hearing

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

1975

• Aug 2, 1975 Helsinki Final Act (long version) Article

• Aug 1, 1975 Helsinki Final Act Article

• May 6, 1975 Hearing: Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe Hearing

• May 14, 2013 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Press Release

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Jul 6, 2011 Helsinki Commission Leadership Sees Goals Realized at Inter-Parliamentary Meeting Press Release

• Jun 15, 2011 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Demographic Trends in the OSCE Region Press Release

• Feb 9, 2011 Helsinki Commission to Hold a Hearing with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Press Release

• Jan 28, 2011 The Year in Review: The 2010 Supplementary Human Dimension Meetings Article

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

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

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

• 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 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 Commission Event Raises Roma Concerns at International Human Rights Conference Press Release

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

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

• Jul 27, 2010 Commissioners: Democracy, Human Rights Needed for a Stable Kyrgyzstan Press Release

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

• Jul 26, 2010 OSCE Holds Conference in Astana on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Article

• Jul 22, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold a Hearing on Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Jul 21, 2010 Chairman Cardin’s Statement on OSCE Summit Decision Press Release

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

• Jul 8, 2010 Smith Acts to Combat Human Trafficking Press Release

• Jul 5, 2010 Senator Cardin to Lead Congressional Delegation to Norway Press Release

• Jun 29, 2010 Helsinki Commission Calls for Greater Assistance to Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Jun 14, 2010 Helsinki Commission to hold Inter-Parliament Cooperation Hearing Press Release

• Jun 1, 2010 Hastings Meets Qatari Leaders on Energy, Peace, OSCE Agenda 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 3, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Denounce Reprisals, Restrictions on Free Media Press Release

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

• Apr 26, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Dismayed over Kazakhstani Supreme Court Refusal to Review Zhovtis Case Press Release

• Apr 21, 2010 2009 OSCE Mediterranean Conference in Cairo is a Success: Highlights Importance of Revisiting Annual Conference Administration Article

• Apr 16, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Welcome Departure of Bakiev from Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Apr 8, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Urge Calm in Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Mar 11, 2010 Helsinki Commission Applauds U.S. Human Rights Reports Press Release

• Mar 10, 2010 Commission Applauds Appointment of OSCE Media Watchdog Press Release

• Feb 25, 2010 Helsinki Commission Welcomes Executive Branch Appointees Press Release

• Feb 19, 2010 U.S. Delegation Calls for Renewed Multilateral Efforts in Afghanistan Press Release

• Feb 18, 2010 Richardson Puts Port Security on International Parliamentary Agenda Press Release

• Feb 15, 2010 Cardin, U.S. Delegation Boost U.S.-Morocco Relationship 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 19, 2010 Co-Chairman Hastings Statement on Ukrainian Elections Press Release

• Jan 13, 2010 Greek Chairmanship Moves the OSCE Back Toward its Hallmark Values Article