2012

• May 8, 2012 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Political Prisoners in Central Asia Press Release » more info

• Mar 21, 2012 Hearing on Human Rights in Northern Ireland Event » more info

• Mar 15, 2012 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Human Rights in Northern Ireland Press Release » 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

• Feb 24, 2012 Chairman Smith Welcomes Release of Kazakhstani Human Rights Activist Yevgeniy Zhovtis 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

• 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 16, 2011 Human Rights Play on Magnitsky Murder Briefing » more info

• Nov 16, 2011 Commission to Host Human Rights Play on Magnitsky Murder Event » more info

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

• Nov 15, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Human Rights Play on Magnitsky Murder Press Release » more info

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

• Jul 7, 2011 House OK’s Smith Bill on Belarus Press Release » more info

• Mar 16, 2011 Hearing on Northern Ireland Event » more info

• Mar 11, 2011 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Northern Ireland Press Release » more info

• Jan 18, 2011 Commission Statement Regarding Unrest in Tunisia Press Release » more info

2010

• Dec 27, 2010 Commissioners: Khodorkovsky Conviction Highlights Continued Rights Abuses in Russia Press Release » more info

• 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 19, 2010 Helsinki Commission Welcomes Azerbaijan’s Release of Bloggers 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 14, 2010 Commission Welcomes Appointment of Former Journalist to Russian Human Rights Council Press Release » more info

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

• Sep 29, 2010 Commissioners Remain Hopeful on Yukos Verdict Press Release » more info

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

• Jul 27, 2010 Hearing on Kyrgyzstan Event » more info

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

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

• Jul 21, 2010 Briefing and Documentary Screening on North Caucasus Event » more info

• Jul 16, 2010 Helsinki Commission Briefing and Documentary Screening on North Caucasus Press Release » more info

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

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

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

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

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

• Jun 24, 2010 Chairman Cardin Decries Lifetime Powers for Kazakhstani President Press Release » more info

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

• Jun 10, 2010 Statement of Helsinki Commissioners on Balkans War Crimes Convictions Press Release » more info

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Mar 15, 2010 Commission Slams Azerbaijan Over Case of Jailed Bloggers Press Release » more info

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

• Mar 10, 2010 Cardin, Hastings: Kazakhstan Supreme Court Should Consider Case of Imprisoned Rights Activist Press Release » more info

• Feb 2, 2010 Cardin Introduces Maryland’s Ian Kelly, Nominee for Ambassador to OSCE 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 27, 2010 The Year in Review: OSCE Human Dimension Activities in 2009 Article » more info

2009

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

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

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

• Dec 2, 2009 Co-Chairs Welcome Ruling Recognizing Russia is Bound by Energy Charter Treaty Press Release » more info

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

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

• Jul 16, 2009 Helsinki Commission Condemns Murder of Russian Human Rights Activist Natalya Estemirova Press Release » more info

• Jun 30, 2009 Cardin, U.S. Delegation Secure Release of U.S. Prisoner in Belarus Press Release » more info

• Jun 23, 2009 The Medvedev Thaw: Is it real? Will it last? Hearing » more info

• Jun 18, 2009 Briefing on Upcoming Kyrgyzstan Elections Event » more info

• Jun 16, 2009 Commission to Hold Hearing on Russia’s Human Rights Record Before Presidential Trip to Moscow Press Release » more info

• Jun 15, 2009 Commission to Hold Briefing on Upcoming Kyrgyzstan Elections Press Release » more info

• Jun 12, 2009 Commission to Host Special Screening: “The Stoning of Soraya M.” Press Release » more info

• Jun 11, 2009 Commission to Hold Briefing on Instability in North Caucasus Press Release » more info

• Jun 9, 2009 Helsinki Commissioners Condemn Violence Against Roma Press Release » more info

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

• Jun 4, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Denounce Modern Authoritarian Regimes Press Release » more info

• Feb 18, 2009 Screening of "Shadow of the Holy Book", A Documentary Film on Turkmenistan Event » more info

• Feb 17, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Co-Host a Screening of "Shadow of the Holy Book", A Documentary Film on Turkmenistan 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 29, 2008 Human Rights and Democratization in Azerbaijan Hearing » more info

• Jul 29, 2008 Hearing on Human Rights and Democratization in Azerbaijan Event » more info

• Jul 24, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Human Rights and Democratization in Azerbaijan Press Release » more info

• Jul 8, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Guantanamo Detainees After Boumediene: Now What? Press Release » more info

• Apr 16, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Joins with European Parliamentarians to Express Support for Tibetan People Press Release » more info

2007

• Dec 27, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Condemn Former Prime Minister Bhutto’s Assassination Press Release » more info

• Dec 4, 2007 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing with Leading Belarusian Democracy and Human Right Activists Event » more info

• Dec 4, 2007 The Future Belarus: Democracy or Dictatorship? Briefing » more info

• Nov 27, 2007 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing with Leading Belarusian Democracy and Human Rights Activists Press Release » more info

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2006

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

• Mar 30, 2006 Remarks by Hon. Christopher H. Smith on The Coalition for International Justice Statement » more info

• Mar 30, 2006 Remarks by Hon. Benjamin L. Cardin on The Coalition for International Justice Statement » more info

• Mar 17, 2006 Bush Administration Report Reveals Lukashenka’s Links to Rogue Regimes and Corruption 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

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

• Feb 8, 2006 Human Rights, Civil Society, and Democratic Governance in Russia : Current Situation and Prospects for the Future Hearing » more info

• Feb 2, 2006 Russia: Rights in Retreat Press Release » more info

• Jan 26, 2006 Attack on Chasidic Synagogue in Moscow Statement » more info

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

2005

• Dec 14, 2005 Remarks by Benjamin L. Cardin Urging Russian Federation to Withdraw Legislation Restricting Establishment of Nongovernmental Organizations Statement » more info

• Dec 14, 2005 Remarks by Benjamin L. Cardin on Recommending Integration of Croatia into NATO Statement » more info

• Dec 14, 2005 Remarks by Christopher H. Smith Urging Russian Federation to Withdraw Legislation Restricting Establishment of Nongovernmental Organizations Statement » more info

• Nov 18, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Condemn Andijan Trial Verdicts in Uzbekistan Press Release » more info

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

• Nov 8, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Commissioners Express Disappointment in Azeri Elections Press Release » more info

• Jul 13, 2005 The "Yukos Affair" and its Implications for Politics and Business in Russia Briefing » more info

• Jul 11, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Impact of "Yukos Affair" on Russian Business Press Release » more info

• Jun 24, 2005 Russia: Human Rights and Political Prospects Briefing » more info

• Jun 23, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Latest Developments in Uzbekistan Crisis Press Release » more info

• Jun 20, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Russian Political Landscape Press Release » more info

• Jun 2, 2005 Helsinki Commission Chides Khodorkovsky Verdict as Arbitrary Justice Press Release » more info

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

• May 18, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Crisis in Uzbekistan Press Release » more info

• May 13, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Commission Calls for Calm, Respect for Human Rights in Uzbekistan Press Release » more info

• Apr 26, 2005 90th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Statement » more info

• Mar 28, 2005 Schneerson Collection Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release » more info

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

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

• Mar 2, 2005 Helsinki Commission Leaders Condemn Attack Against Roma Community in Siberia Press Release » 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 The Case of Mikhail Trepashkin Statement » more info

• Nov 16, 2004 Bring Paul Klebnikov’s Killers to Justice Statement » more info

• Oct 7, 2004 Supporting Democracy in Belarus Statement » more info

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

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

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

• Jun 1, 2004 Helsinki Commission Leaders Urge President Bush to Raise Russian Rights Concerns Press Release » more info

• May 28, 2004 "Russia: Are Rights in Retreat?" Press Release » more info

• May 5, 2004 Hearing: Northern Ireland Update: Implementation of the Cory Reports and Impact on Good Friday Agreement Hearing » more info

• Mar 16, 2004 Hearing: Human Rights and Police Reform in Northern Ireland Hearing » more info

• Mar 12, 2004 Policing and Human Rights Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release » more info

• Mar 2, 2004 Helsinki Commissioners Eager to Work with Georgian President to Uphold Rights Press Release » more info

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

• Feb 11, 2004 Belarusian Authorities Continue to Stifle Democracy 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

• Dec 22, 2003 Romania: Moving Toward NATO and the EU Article » more info

• Dec 11, 2003 Helsinki Commission Reviews Work of Tribunal for War Crimes in the former Yugoslavia Article » more info

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

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

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

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

• Oct 31, 2003 80th Anniversary of the Turkish Republic Statement » more info

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

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

• Oct 7, 2003 Briefing: The Path to Justice in Southeastern Europe Briefing » more info

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

• Oct 1, 2003 Briefing: Romania: Moving Toward NATO and the EU Briefing » more info

• Oct 1, 2003 Yugoslav Tribunal President to Discuss Future of War Crimes Trials during Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » more info

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

• Sep 30, 2003 Helsinki Commission Briefing Highlights Romania's Road to NATO and the EU Press Release » more info

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

• Sep 11, 2003 CANCELLED: Hearing: Missing Persons in Southeast Europe, Part 2 Press Release » more info

• Sep 10, 2003 Briefing: Property Restitution and Compensation in Post-Communist Europe: A Status Update Briefing » more info

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

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

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

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

• Jun 27, 2003 Certification of Assistance to Serbia Statement » more info

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

• Jun 5, 2003 Death by Torture in Uzbekistan Continues Press Release » more info

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

• May 28, 2003 War Crimes Prosecution, Human Rights in Serbia Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » 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

• May 8, 2003 Co-Chairman Smith Hails Incorporation of Key Provisions of Belarus Democracy Act into Foreign Relations Act Press Release » more info

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

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

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

• Mar 14, 2003 In Memory of Zoran Djindjic Statement » more info

• Mar 14, 2003 Assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic Statement » more info

• Mar 14, 2003 Mourning the Assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Djindjic Statement » more info

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

• Mar 12, 2003 Disturbing Developments in the Republic of Georgia Statement » more info

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

• Feb 13, 2003 Introduction of Belarus Democracy Act 2003 Statement » more info

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

• Jan 27, 2003 Parliamentarians Organize to Combat Corruption Article » more info

• Jan 15, 2003 Hearing Surveys Human Rights in Republic of Georgia Article » more info

2002

• Dec 13, 2002 Commission Staff Meet with Georgian Officials while Religious Persecution Persists Article » more info

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

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

• Nov 7, 2002 Putin Urged to Correct Pattern of Religious Discrimination Press Release » more info

• Oct 29, 2002 Co-Chairman Smith Suspicious of Charge Against Journalist in Kazakhstan Press Release » more info

• Oct 18, 2002 Shevardnadze Urged to Act on Violence Against Congregations Press Release » more info

• Oct 15, 2002 Briefing: Intolerance in Contemporary Russia Briefing » more info

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

• Oct 7, 2002 Russian Democracy Act of 2002 Statement » more info

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

• Sep 20, 2002 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Independence of the Judiciary at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release » more info

• Sep 19, 2002 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines Democracy, Human Rights & Security in Georgia Press Release » 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

• Aug 6, 2002 Commission Hearing Surveys State of Ethnic Relations in Kosovo Article » 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

• Jun 27, 2002 Introduction of Belarus Democracy Act Statement » more info

• Jun 26, 2002 Senate Concurrent Resolution 124--Condemning the use of Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhumane, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in the United States and Other Countries, and Expressing Support for Victims of Those Practices Statement » more info

• Jun 20, 2002 Hearing: Human Rights in Greece: A Snapshot of the Cradle of Democracy Hearing » more info

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

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

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

• May 3, 2002 Georgian Government Complicity in Mob Violence Against Minority Religious Groups Article » more info

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

• Apr 26, 2002 Unpunished Religious Persecution in the Republic of Georgia Statement » more info

• Mar 22, 2002 Escalating Violence and Rights Violations in Central Asia Subject of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » more info

• Mar 20, 2002 Re-Registration Campaign Denying Religious Freedom in Azerbaijan Statement » more info

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

• Mar 13, 2002 Karimov Receives Helsinki Commission Letter on Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Violations Press Release » more info

• Mar 7, 2002 Briefing: U.S. Policy in Central Asia and Human Rights Concerns Briefing » more info

• Feb 12, 2002 Anti-Terrorism Conference Held in Bishkek Article » more info

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

• Jan 17, 2002 Commission Holds Hearing on Human Rights in Kyrgyzstan Article » more info

2001

• Dec 20, 2001 Human Rights in Central Asia Statement » more info

• Dec 13, 2001 Free Speech in Czech Republic Statement » more info

• Dec 13, 2001 Ambassador Stephan H. Minikes Statement » more info

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

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

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

• Sep 14, 2001 Missed Opportunity in Belarus Article » more info

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

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

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

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

• Jul 20, 2001 Co-Chairman Smith Urges President to Raise Belarus Human Rights Concerns at G-8 Summit Press Release » more info

• Jul 20, 2001 Statement by Co-Chairman Rep. Christopher H. Smith Press Release » more info

• Jul 19, 2001 Senate Adopts Campbell Resolution on Tenth Anniversary of Baltic Freedom from Soviet Rule Press Release » more info

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

• Jun 5, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines Downward Spiral in Russia’s Human Rights Record Press Release » more info

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

• May 31, 2001 Status of Human Rights in Russia Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release » more info

• May 17, 2001 Human Rights Problems in Kazakhstan Statement » more info

• May 10, 2001 Democracy Under Siege in Belarus Statement » more info

• May 7, 2001 Senate & House Leaders Appoint Full Slate of Commission Members 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 26, 2001 Senate Concurrent Resolution 34 Statement » more info

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

• Apr 5, 2001 Atmosphere of Trust Missing in Belarus Statement » more info

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

• Mar 21, 2001 Celebrating Greek Independence Day Statement » more info

• Mar 8, 2001 Serbia-Otpor Organization Statement » more info

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

• Jan 12, 2001 Helsinki Commission Welcomes Efforts to Locate U.S. Aid Worker Missing in Chechnya Press Release » more info

• Jan 5, 2001 Yugoslav Foreign Minister Assures Chairman Smith of Improved Human Rights Press Release » more info

2000

• Nov 2, 2000 Turkey and Possible Military Equipment Sales Statement » more info

• Oct 1, 2000 Report on Croatia's Parliamentary Elections Article » more info

• Sep 27, 2000 Expressing Sense of House on Peace Process in Northern Ireland Statement » more info

• Sep 25, 2000 Serbia Democratization of 2000 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 22, 2000 Helsinki Commission Chairman Decries Lack of Northern Ireland Police Reforms Press Release » more info

• Sep 22, 2000 Hearing: Protecting Human Rights and Securing Peace in Northern Ireland: The Vital Role of Police Reform Hearing » more info

• Sep 21, 2000 REMINDER Helsinki Commission Hearing Probes Northern Ireland Human Rights and Policing Reforms Press Release » more info

• Sep 13, 2000 Helsinki Commission Probes Northern Ireland Human Rights and Policing Reforms Press Release » more info

• Sep 12, 2000 Russia’s Human Rights Record Subject of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » more info

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

• Jul 29, 2000 Business as Usual in the Russian Federation Statement » 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 25th Anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act Statement » more info

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

• Jul 20, 2000 Briefing with Alexandr Nikitin Briefing » more info

• Jul 15, 2000 OSCE PA Delegation Trip Report Statement » more info

• Jun 19, 2000 Albright Urged to Ensure Personal Safety of Belarus Opposition Leaders Press Release » more info

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

• May 31, 2000 Helsinki Commission Chairman Condemns Russian Confiscation of Amnesty International Documents Press Release » more info

• May 25, 2000 The Putin Path: Are Human Rights in Retreat? Statement » more info

• May 25, 2000 Hearing: Elections, Democratization, and Human Rights in Azerbaijan Hearing » more info

• May 23, 2000 Hearing: The Putin Path: Are Human Rights in Retreat? Hearing » more info

• Mar 21, 2000 Hearing: The State of Democracy and Human Rights in Turkmenistan Hearing » more info

• Mar 16, 2000 Helsinki Commission Hearing on The Impact of Organized Crime and Corruption on Democratic and Economic Reform Announced Press Release » more info

• Mar 14, 2000 Hearing: Protection of Human Rights Advocates in Northern Ireland Hearing » more info

• 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 » more info

• Mar 9, 2000 Hearing: Belarus at the Crossroads Hearing » more info

• Mar 1, 2000 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Article » more info

• Feb 17, 2000 Hearing Announced on Kosovo’s Displaced and Imprisoned Press Release » more info

1999

• Nov 16, 1999 Expressing United States Policy toward the Slovak Republic Statement » more info

• Oct 22, 1999 Crackdown in Belarus Statement » more info

• Oct 21, 1999 Central Asia: The Statement » more info

• Sep 8, 1999 Briefing: Human Rights in Russia Briefing » more info

• Jul 22, 1999 Uzbekistan's Litany of Violations Statement » more info

• Jul 15, 1999 OSCE PA Delegation Trip Report Statement » more info

• May 11, 1999 Commission Witnesses Call for Stronger Action Against Milosevic Press Release » more info

• May 6, 1999 Hearing: The State of Human Rights and Democracy in Kazakstan Hearing » more info

• May 2, 1999 Constitutional Impasse Continues in Belarus Statement » more info

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

• Apr 27, 1999 Hearing: Belarus--Back in the USSR? Hearing » more info

• Apr 19, 1999 Hearing Announced: “Belarus—Back in the USSR?” Press Release » more info

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

• Mar 24, 1999 Briefing: Deputy Shishlov: The Decline in Human Rights, Rule of Law, Religious Liberty, and Environmental Safety in Russia Today Briefing » more info

• Mar 23, 1999 Condemning the Murder of Rosemary Nelson and Urging Protection of Defense Attorneys in Northern Ireland Statement » more info

• Mar 11, 1999 Democratic Processes in Slovakia Statement » more info

• Mar 10, 1999 The Serbia and Montenegro Democracy Act of 1999 Statement » more info

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

• Jan 15, 1999 Hearing: Whither Human Rights in Russia? Hearing » more info

• Jan 8, 1999 Briefing: Bosnia, Croatia, Macedonia and Serbia: Electoral and Political Outlook for 1999 Briefing » more info

1998

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

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

• Oct 8, 1998 Briefing: The Status of Human Rights in Russia Briefing » more info

• Jun 19, 1998 Briefing: Belarus Opposition Leaders Briefing » more info

• May 13, 1998 Briefing: Pluralism and Tolerance in Croatia Briefing » more info

• Mar 1, 1998 Report on Political Reform and Human Rights in Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, and Kazakstan Article » more info

1997

• Sep 29, 1997 What's Next, Mr. Prime Minister? Democracy Hangs in the Balance in Slovakia on Constitution's Fifth Birthday Statement » more info

• Jun 12, 1997 Briefing: The Human Rights Situation in Croatia Briefing » more info

• Apr 22, 1997 Slovakian Human Rights Issues Statement » more info

• Mar 21, 1997 Briefing: The Current Situation in Croatia Briefing » more info

• Mar 1, 1997 Report on Government-Opposition Relations in Uzbekistan Article » more info

1996

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

• Oct 30, 1996 Briefing: The Current Situation in Belarus Briefing » more info

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

• Aug 2, 1996 Hungary's Relations with her Neighbors Statement » more info

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

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

• Jun 1, 1996 Report: The Albanian Parliamentary Elections Article » more info

• May 20, 1996 Violence in Slovakia Statement » more info

• May 9, 1996 Briefing: Rebuilding Bosnia-Herzegovina: Strategies and the U.S. Role Briefing » more info

• Mar 14, 1996 Hearing: Challenges to Democracy in Albania Hearing » more info

1995

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

• Jun 6, 1995 Briefing: Human Rights in Turkey Briefing » more info

1994

• Oct 1, 1994 Report: U.S. Helsinki Commission Delegation to Bosnia-Herzegovina Article » more info

• Jul 1, 1994 Briefing: Banned Turkish Parliamentarians Discuss State of Democracy in Turkey Briefing » more info

• Jun 3, 1994 Briefing: Doing Business in Russia and the NIS: Opportunities and Obstacles Briefing » more info

• May 16, 1994 Briefing: Human Rights Law Group Briefing on Human Rights in Turkey Briefing » more info

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

• Jan 1, 1994 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Poland Article » more info

1993

• Nov 3, 1993 Hearing: The Current State and Future Prospects of Democracy in Russia Hearing » more info

• Sep 1, 1993 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Bulgaria Article » more info

• Sep 1, 1993 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Croatia Article » more info

• May 17, 1993 Briefing: Situation of Kurds in Iran, Iraq and Turkey Briefing » more info

• Apr 5, 1993 Briefing: Human Rights in Turkey Briefing » more info

• Apr 5, 1993 Briefing: Human Rights In Turkey: Part 2 Briefing » more info

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

1992

• Aug 1, 1992 Report: Paliamentary and Presidential Elections in an Independent Croatia Article » more info

• Mar 29, 1992 Report: Albania's Second Multi-Party Elections Article » more info

1991

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

• May 22, 1991 Hearing: Democratic Developments in Albania Hearing » more info

1990

• Aug 18, 1990 Report: Helsinki Commission on the US. Congressional Delegation Visit to Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslavkia and Berlin Article » more info

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

• Apr 1, 1990 Report: Congressional Delegation Visit to Yugoslavia, Romania and Bulgaria Article » more info