2013

• Apr 26, 2013 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Albania 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

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

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

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

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

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

2011

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

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

• Jun 1, 2011 Local Elections and Political Instability in Albania Briefing

• Jun 1, 2011 Briefing on Local Elections and Political Instability in Albania Event

• May 27, 2011 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Local Elections and Political Instability in Albania Press Release

• May 5, 2011 Helsinki Commissioners Urge Quality and Integrity to Characterize Upcoming Local Elections in Albania Press Release

• Jan 21, 2011 Helsinki Commission Leaders Deplore Violence in Albania Press Release

2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2009

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Jun 29, 2009 Statement of Co-Chairman Alcee Hastings on Albania Elections Press Release

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

• Jun 18, 2009 Parliamentary Elections in Albania Statement

• Jun 4, 2009 Briefing on Albania Elections Event

• Jun 4, 2009 Albania's Elections and the Challenge of Democratic Transition Briefing

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

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

• Apr 2, 2009 Hearing on the Western Balkans Event

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

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

2008

• Sep 25, 2008 NATO Membership for Albania and Croatia Statement

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

• Jul 30, 2008 Congratulating Albania and Croatia on Being Invited to Begin Accession Talks with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Statement

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

2007

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

• May 29, 2007 Ernest E. Allen (President and CEO) - International Center for Missing and Exploited Children Testimony

• May 22, 2007 Iva Zajmi (Deputy Minister of Interior and National Coordinator to Combat Human Trafficking in Albania) - Government of Albania Testimony

• May 22, 2007 Bruce A. Hintz (U.S. Department of Justice Liason for Assistance to Europe and Eurasia) - U.S. Department of State Testimony

• May 22, 2007 Hon. Alcee L. Hastings (Chairman) - Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Testimony

• May 22, 2007 Combating Trafficking in Persons in Albania Briefing

• May 22, 2007 Briefing on Albania Event

• May 17, 2007 Helsinki Commission Announces Briefing on Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons in Albania Press Release

2006

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

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

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

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

2005

• Jun 29, 2005 Helsinki Commissioner Praises Congressional Backing for Fair Elections in Albania Press Release

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

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

• May 17, 2005 Urging Albanian Authorities to Hold Free and Fair Elections Statement

• May 2, 2005 Helsinki Chair Brownback to Weigh in on Albanian Elections Press Release

• Mar 21, 2005 Albania's 2005 Parliamentary Elections: How Free and Fair Will They Be? Briefing

• Mar 15, 2005 Albania's Efforts to Meet OSCE Election Standards Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

• Jan 5, 2005 Religious Freedom in Southeastern Europe Article

2004

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

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

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

• Mar 26, 2004 Helsinki Commission Leaders Urge Tough U.S. Stance on Indicted War Criminals Press Release

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

2003

• Sep 25, 2003 Relatives Testify of Struggles to Resolve Missing Persons Cases in Former Yugoslavia Article

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

• Aug 1, 2003 Hearing: Missing Persons in Southeast Europe Hearing

• Jul 30, 2003 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Missing Persons in Southeast Europe Press Release

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

2002

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

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

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

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

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

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

2001

• Dec 18, 2001 Do Registration Requirements Thwart Religious Freedom? Statement

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

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

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

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

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

• Jul 13, 2001 Helsinki Commissioners Praise First Annual Report on Trafficking in Persons Press Release

• Jun 29, 2001 Helsinki Commission Members React to Milosevic Developments Press Release

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

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

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

2000

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

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

• Feb 8, 2000 Promoting and Protecting Democracy in Montenegro Statement

• Jan 27, 2000 Helsinki Commission Hearing on Montenegro Announced Press Release

1999

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

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

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

1997

• Jul 1, 1997 Report on Albania's Parliamentary Elections of 1997 Article

• Jun 1, 1997 Report on Human Rights and the Process of NATO Enlargement Article

• May 23, 1997 Briefing: The Present Situation in Albania Briefing

1996

• Jun 18, 1996 Briefing: Albanian Parliamentary Elections Briefing

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

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

1995

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

1994

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

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

• Jan 1, 1994 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Albania (N/A) Article

1992

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

1991

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

• Apr 4, 1991 Report: The Elections in Albania Article

• Mar 4, 1991 Report on the U.S. Helsinki Comission Delegation Visit to Hungary, Yugoslavia, and Albania Article

1990

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