Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe


UNITED STATES HELSINKI COMMISSION

An independant agency of the United States Government charged with monitoring and encouraging compliance with the Helsinki Final Act and other commitments of the 55 countries participating in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

Briefings


HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS IN RUSSIA

September 27, 2007 - 2212 Rayburn House Office Building

Official Transcript:



Witnesses:

Name Title Affiliation
Hon. Alcee L. Hastings Chairman Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Ms. Karinna Moskalenko Human Rights Attorney; Head of the Russian Affiliate Center of Assistance to International Protection
Mr. Neil Hicks Director, Human Rights Defenders Program Human Rights First
Ms. Maureen Greenwood-Basken Advocacy Director for Europe and Central Asia Amnesty International USA

Countries

Russian Federation

Issues

Migration, Refugees and Displaced Persons


   
 

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