Belarusian Authorities Continue to Stifle Democracy Statement
Feb 5, 2004
Chairman Alarmed by Azerbaijani Government Actions Press Release
2003
Dec 22, 2003
Romania: Moving Toward NATO and the EU Article
Dec 19, 2003
Parliamentary Assembly Convenes on
Religious Freedom, Mediterranean Issues Article
Dec 19, 2003
Helsinki Commission Chairman Welcomes
State Department Critique of Repression
of Religious Groups in Turkmenistan Press Release
Dec 19, 2003
Letter to The Honorable Colin L. Powell Dated 12/19/03 Article
Dec 12, 2003
OSCE Commitments: Provisions on Religious Freedom Article
Dec 12, 2003
OSCE Commitments: Provisions on Religious Freedom (Turkish translation) 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
Dec 2, 2003
Turkmenistan Enacts Highly Repressive
Law Against Religion Press Release
Nov 25, 2003
Further Assault Against Activists in Belarus Article
Nov 22, 2003
The Nightmare in Turkmenistan Statement
Oct 31, 2003
80th Anniversary of the Turkish Republic Statement
Oct 21, 2003
Helsinki Commission Members:
Turkmenistan Has Place on
Powell's List of Religious Freedom Violators Press Release
Oct 10, 2003
Bosnia and Herzegovina Considering
Faulty Law on Religion Press Release
Oct 10, 2003
Keynote Address of
Congressman Christopher H. Smith Press Release
Oct 1, 2003
Briefing: Romania: Moving Toward NATO and the EU Briefing
Sep 30, 2003
Report: Bosnia and Herzegovina's Draft Religion Law: Draft Text Fails to Meet OSCE Commitments on Religious Freedom Article
Sep 30, 2003
Helsinki Commission Briefing Highlights
Romania's Road to NATO and the EU Press Release
Sep 4, 2003
U.S. Policy Under Review
by Helsinki Commission
Press Release
Aug 27, 2003
U.S. Delegation Active in
OSCE PA Rotterdam Annual Session Article
Aug 15, 2003
Helsinki Commission Report:
New Religion Law Conflicts with
Bulgaria's Human Rights Commitments Press Release
Aug 15, 2003
Report: Bulgarian Law on Religions: Problematic Law Out of Step with OSCE Commitments Article
Jul 25, 2003
Continuous Religious Freedom Concerns in Armenia Statement
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
Jul 1, 2003
US SHDM Statement on Religious Freedom Article
Jun 24, 2003
Repression Spreading in Belarus Statement
May 23, 2003
Helsinki Commission Members
Seek Broad Human Rights Dialogue
for Bush Meetings with European Leaders Press Release
May 23, 2003
Full Text of Helsinki Commission
Letter to President Bush Press Release
May 8, 2003
Co-Chairman Smith Hails Incorporation of
Key Provisions of Belarus Democracy Act
into Foreign Relations Act Press Release
May 8, 2003
Violence Again Overrules Order in Georgian Court;
Helsinki Commission Members React Press Release
May 7, 2003
Taking Stock in Romania Statement
Apr 30, 2003
10 Years of Remembrance: The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Statement
Apr 9, 2003
President Shevardnadze’s Statement Welcomed, but Action also Needed Statement
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 12, 2003
Disturbing Developments in the Republic of Georgia Statement
Feb 28, 2003
Report: Special Meeting on Anti-Semitism Article
Feb 19, 2003
Condemning Anti-Semitism Statement
Feb 13, 2003
Introduction of Resolution on Anti-Semitism and Related Violence Statement
Feb 13, 2003
Introduction of Belarus Democracy Act 2003 Statement
Jan 15, 2003
Hearing Surveys Human Rights
in Republic of Georgia Article
2002
Dec 31, 2002
Democracy and Human Rights Trends in Eurasia and East Europe: A Decade of Membership in the Organization (Report Only) Article
Dec 18, 2002
Parliamentary Forum Launches
Process to Confront Anti-Semitism Article
Dec 13, 2002
Commission Staff Meet with Georgian Officials
while Religious Persecution Persists
Article
Nov 19, 2002
Commission Holds Briefing on
“Ethnic and Religious Intolerance in Today’s Russia”
Article
Nov 18, 2002
Prospects for Change in Turkey Statement
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 7, 2002
Text of Helsinki Commission Letter
to President Putin Press Release
Nov 7, 2002
Putin Urged to Correct Pattern of
Religious Discrimination
Press Release
Oct 18, 2002
Shevardnadze Urged to Act on Violence
Against Congregations Press Release
Oct 15, 2002
Briefing: Intolerance in Contemporary Russia Briefing
Oct 10, 2002
Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing
Oct 8, 2002
Helsinki Commission Briefing to Preview
Reports on Anti-Semitism, Nationalism,
Xenophobia and Intolerance in Today’s Russia Press Release
Oct 8, 2002
Human Rights and Security Issues in the Republic of Georgia Statement
Oct 7, 2002
Russian Democracy Act of 2002 Statement
Oct 7, 2002
Belarus Religion Law
Prompts Reaction from
Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Press Release
Sep 24, 2002
Hearing: The Republic of Georgia: Democracy, Human Rights and Security Hearing
Sep 20, 2002
Helsinki Commission Releases
U.S. Statement on Freedom of Thought,
Conscience, Religion or Belief at
OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting
Press Release
Sep 19, 2002
Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines
Democracy, Human Rights & Security in Georgia Press Release
Aug 6, 2002
Berlin Forum Highlights
Disturbing Rise in Anti-Semitism
Article
Aug 6, 2002
Commission Hearing Surveys
State of Ethnic Relations in Kosovo
Article
Aug 5, 2002
“Shock”in United States Congress as
Belarus Authorities Bulldoze New Church Press Release
Jul 9, 2002
Concerning Rise in Anti-Semitism in Europe Statement
Jun 27, 2002
New Lows for Religious Freedom in Uzbekistan Statement
Jun 27, 2002
Introduction of Belarus Democracy Act Statement
Jun 20, 2002
Hearing: Human Rights in Greece: A Snapshot of the Cradle of Democracy Hearing
Jun 12, 2002
Human Rights in Greece Subject of
Commission Hearing Press Release
May 22, 2002
Hearing: Escalating Anti-Semitic Violence in Europe Hearing
May 17, 2002
Rise of Anti-Semitic Violence
Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing
Press Release
May 15, 2002
Full Text of Letter to Georgia's
President Eduard Shevardnadze
Press Release
May 15, 2002
15 Members of Congress
Urge Shevardnadze to Quell Violence
Against Religious Groups
Press Release
May 3, 2002
Georgian Government
Complicity in Mob Violence
Against Minority Religious Groups
Article
Apr 26, 2002
Unpunished Religious Persecution in the Republic of Georgia Statement
Apr 25, 2002
Pattern of Harassment Emerging by
Russian Government Toward Catholics
Press Release
Apr 23, 2002
Central Asia Focus of Commission Briefings Article
Mar 26, 2002
Briefing: If the Cyprus Talks Fail
Briefing
Mar 22, 2002
Escalating Violence and
Rights Violations in Central Asia
Subject of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release
Mar 22, 2002
Kyrgyzstan's Release of Azimbek Beknazarov Statement
Mar 20, 2002
Re-Registration Campaign Denying Religious Freedom in Azerbaijan Statement
Mar 13, 2002
Karimov Receives Helsinki Commission Letter on Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Violations Press Release
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
Mar 7, 2002
Briefing: U.S. Policy in Central Asia and Human Rights Concerns Briefing
Mar 6, 2002
U.S. Policy in Central Asia
and Human Rights Concerns
Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing
Press Release
Feb 25, 2002
Court Decision on Moscow
Salvation Army Welcomed
Press Release
Feb 6, 2002
Alarming Developments for Religious Freedom in Kazakhstan Statement
Jan 24, 2002
Belarus - Opportunities Squandered Statement
Jan 11, 2002
Jailed Pastor Released in Turkmenistan,
But Systematic Abuses Persist
Press Release
2001
Dec 20, 2001
Commissioners Raise Religious Freedom
Concerns with Turkmenistan Ambassador
to the United States Press Release
Dec 20, 2001
Human Rights in Central Asia Statement
Dec 18, 2001
Do Registration Requirements Thwart Religious Freedom? Statement
Dec 17, 2001
Moscow Rulings Hit Religious Groups Press Release
Dec 12, 2001
Hearing: Human Rights and Democracy in Kyrgyzstan Hearing
Dec 10, 2001
Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Praises
Czech President for Veto of Restrictive Religion Law Press Release
Nov 16, 2001
Roadblock to Religious Liberty:
Religious Registration Policies in the OSCE Region
Article
Nov 7, 2001
France's Law Affects Freedom of Worship Statement
Oct 31, 2001
Hearing: Romania's Chairmanship of the OSCE Hearing
Oct 12, 2001
Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic Statement
Oct 11, 2001
Briefing: Religious Registration in the OSCE Region Briefing
Oct 4, 2001
Helsinki Commission Briefing
Explores Religious Registration
Press Release
Aug 24, 2001
Helsinki Commissioners Play Key Role in United States
Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article
Jun 27, 2001
Twenty-Five Years of the Helsinki Commission Statement
Jun 5, 2001
Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines
Downward Spiral in Russia’s Human Rights Record Press Release
Jun 5, 2001
Hearing: Troubling Trends: Human Rights in Russia Hearing
May 17, 2001
Eightieth Anniversary of the Birthday of Dr. Andrei Sakharov Statement
May 17, 2001
Human Rights Problems in Kazakhstan Statement
May 16, 2001
Attacks on Places of Worship in the Balkans Statement
Apr 26, 2001
Senate Concurrent Resolution 34 Statement
Mar 15, 2001
Draft Law on Religion Threatens Freedom in Kazakhstan Statement
Feb 8, 2001
Tribute to Karen S. Lord Statement
Feb 7, 2001
Smith Decries Turkmen Torture
of Baptist Minister Atakov Press Release
2000
Nov 2, 2000
Turkey and Possible Military Equipment Sales Statement
Sep 25, 2000
Calling the President to Issue a Proclamation Recognizing 25th Anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act Statement
Sep 23, 2000
Briefing: Human Rights in Russia Briefing
Sep 18, 2000
Religious Persecution Occurring in Turkmenistan Statement
Sep 12, 2000
Russia’s Human Rights Record
Subject of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release
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 20, 2000
Freedom of Religion Remains in Peril Press Release
Jul 19, 2000
Briefing: Religious Liberty: The Legal Framework in Selected OSCE Countries Briefing
Jul 15, 2000
OSCE PA Delegation Trip Report Statement
Jun 9, 2000
Helsinki Final Act 25th Anniversary Resolution Statement
May 25, 2000
The Putin Path: Are Human Rights in Retreat? Statement
May 23, 2000
Hearing: The Putin Path: Are Human Rights in Retreat? Hearing
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 22, 2000
Helsinki Commission Documents
Deplorable State of Human Rights in Turkmenistan Press Release
Mar 21, 2000
Hearing: The State of Democracy and Human Rights in Turkmenistan Hearing
Mar 1, 2000
Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Article
Feb 18, 2000
“Russian Commitment to Freedom of Religion is Tenuous,” says CSCE Chairman Press Release
Feb 17, 2000
Hearing: The Status of Religious Liberty in Russia Today Hearing
Feb 11, 2000
Hearing Announced on Religious Liberty in Russia Press Release
Jan 11, 2000
“Whither Human Rights in Russia?” Helsinki Commission Hearing Announced Press Release
1999
Oct 18, 1999
Hearing: Democratization and Human Rights in Uzbekistan Hearing
Oct 18, 1999
“Uzbekistan is One of the Most Repressive
New Independent States,” says Helsinki Commission
Chairman Smith Press Release
Sep 22, 1999
Baptist Church Targeted by Azerbaijan Authorities Statement
Sep 8, 1999
Briefing: Human Rights in Russia Briefing
Jul 15, 1999
OSCE PA Delegation Trip Report Statement
Jun 18, 1999
Europe’s Anti-Religious Trends Focus of Commission
Hearing; Chairman Calls for Raising Priority in OSCE Press Release
Jun 8, 1999
Hearing: Religious Freedom in Western Europe:
Religious Minorities and Growing Government Intolerance Hearing
Jun 1, 1999
Legal Status of Religious Groups in the United States: A Brief Overview Article
May 6, 1999
Hearing: The State of Human Rights and Democracy in Kazakstan Hearing
May 3, 1999
Administration Certification of Russia Regarding Religious Freedom Statement
Apr 19, 1999
Hearing Announced:
“Belarus—Back in the USSR?” Press Release
Mar 13, 1999
Helsinki Commission Hearing on
The State of Democratization and Human Rights
in Turkmenistan Announced Press Release
Feb 1, 1999
Legal Status of Religious Groups in the US (1999) Article
Feb 1, 1999
Legal Status of Religious Groups in the US (Russian) Article
Jan 15, 1999
Hearing: Whither Human Rights in Russia? Hearing
1998
Oct 8, 1998
Briefing: The Status of Human Rights in Russia Briefing
Jul 30, 1998
Briefing: Deteriorating Religious Liberty in Europe Briefing
Jul 22, 1998
Briefing: The Deterioration of European Religious Liberty Briefing
Mar 1, 1998
Report on Political Reform and Human Rights in Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, and Kazakstan Article
Feb 12, 1998
Briefing: Status of the Russian Religious Law 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
Sep 18, 1997
Hearing: Religious Intolerance in Europe Today Hearing
Jul 28, 1997
Briefing: The Meaning of Yeltsin's Veto of Russia's Law on Religion Briefing
Mar 1, 1997
Report on Government-Opposition Relations in Uzbekistan Article
Jan 14, 1997
Briefing: Religious Freedom in Russia Briefing
1996
Apr 26, 1996
Briefing: Turkish Minority in Western Thrace Briefing
1995
Nov 28, 1995
Briefing: Religious Liberty: The State Church and Minority Faiths Briefing
Sep 27, 1995
Briefing: Religious Liberty in the OSCE: Present and Future Briefing
Jun 6, 1995
Briefing: Human Rights in Turkey Briefing
1994
Sep 1, 1994
Briefing: Status of Media Freedom in Democracies Briefing
Jul 1, 1994
Briefing: Banned Turkish Parliamentarians Discuss State of Democracy in Turkey Briefing
Jun 3, 1994
Briefing: Doing Business in Russia and the NIS: Opportunities and Obstacles Briefing
May 16, 1994
Briefing: Human Rights Law Group Briefing on Human Rights in Turkey Briefing
Feb 16, 1994
Briefing: Repression Against Evangelicals in Former Soviet Union Briefing
1993
Nov 3, 1993
Hearing: The Current State and Future Prospects of Democracy in Russia Hearing
Oct 27, 1993
Briefing: The Situation in Russia Briefing
Sep 1, 1993
Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Bulgaria Article
Apr 5, 1993
Briefing: Human Rights In Turkey: Part 2 Briefing
Apr 5, 1993
Briefing: Human Rights in Turkey Briefing
1991
Jul 31, 1991
Hearing: Geneva Meeting on National Minorities and Moscow Meeting on the Human Dimension Hearing
Feb 6, 1991
Hearing: The USSR in Crisis: State of the Union Hearing
1990
Jul 18, 1990
Hearing: Copenhagen Meeting on the Human Dimension Hearing
May 3, 1990
Hearing: Meeting with Prime Minister Kazimiera Prunskiene of Lithuania (N/A) Hearing
1989
Nov 28, 1989
Hearing: The New and Improved Supreme Soviet and the Institutionalization of Human Rights Reform Hearing
1986
Jul 30, 1986
Hearing: Religious Persecution in the Soviet Union - Part II Hearing
1985
Oct 29, 1985
Hearings: Restrictions on Artistic Freedoms in the Soviet Union, October 29, 1985; and the Budapest Cultural Forum, December 11, 1985 Article
Sep 11, 1985
Hearing: Religious Persecution in the Soviet Union - Part I: Soviet Jewry Hearing
Jun 25, 1985
Hearing: The Ottawa Human Rights Experts Meeting and the Future of the Helsinki Process Hearing
1982
Jul 1, 1982
Human Rights in Czechoslovakia: The Documents of Charter '77, 1977-1982 (14MB) Article
1979
May 11, 1979
Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. X - Alexsandr Ginzburg on the Human Rights Situation in the U.S.S.R. Hearing
Apr 3, 1979
Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. VIII - U.S. Compliance: Human Rights Hearing
CSCE :: User Groups
May 8, 2012
Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Political Prisoners in Central Asia Press Release
Feb 24, 2012
Chairman Smith Welcomes Release of Kazakhstani Human Rights Activist Yevgeniy Zhovtis Press Release
Nov 10, 2011
U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Egypt Press Release
Nov 8, 2011
U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Belarus Press Release
Jan 28, 2011
The Year in Review: The 2010 Supplementary Human Dimension Meetings 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
Nov 30, 2010
Cardin: OSCE Summit an Opportunity for Clinton, Kazakhstan on Human Rights Press Release
Nov 29, 2010
Commission Supports State Department Focus on Civil Society Press Release
Nov 15, 2010
Watch now: The Helsinki Commission Story Press Release
Oct 14, 2010
Commission Welcomes Appointment of Former Journalist to Russian Human Rights Council Press Release
Chairman Alarmed by Azerbaijani Government Actions Press Release
Dec 22, 2003
Romania: Moving Toward NATO and the EU Article
Dec 19, 2003
Parliamentary Assembly Convenes on
Religious Freedom, Mediterranean Issues Article
Dec 19, 2003
Letter to The Honorable Colin L. Powell Dated 12/19/03 Article
Dec 19, 2003
Helsinki Commission Chairman Welcomes
State Department Critique of Repression
of Religious Groups in Turkmenistan Press Release
Dec 12, 2003
OSCE Commitments: Provisions on Religious Freedom Article
Dec 12, 2003
OSCE Commitments: Provisions on Religious Freedom (Turkish translation) 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
Dec 2, 2003
Turkmenistan Enacts Highly Repressive
Law Against Religion Press Release
Nov 25, 2003
Further Assault Against Activists in Belarus Article
Oct 21, 2003
Helsinki Commission Members:
Turkmenistan Has Place on
Powell's List of Religious Freedom Violators Press Release
Oct 10, 2003
Bosnia and Herzegovina Considering
Faulty Law on Religion Press Release
Oct 10, 2003
Keynote Address of
Congressman Christopher H. Smith Press Release
Sep 30, 2003
Helsinki Commission Briefing Highlights
Romania's Road to NATO and the EU Press Release
Sep 30, 2003
Report: Bosnia and Herzegovina's Draft Religion Law: Draft Text Fails to Meet OSCE Commitments on Religious Freedom Article
Sep 4, 2003
U.S. Policy Under Review
by Helsinki Commission
Press Release
Aug 27, 2003
U.S. Delegation Active in
OSCE PA Rotterdam Annual Session Article
Aug 15, 2003
Report: Bulgarian Law on Religions: Problematic Law Out of Step with OSCE Commitments Article
Aug 15, 2003
Helsinki Commission Report:
New Religion Law Conflicts with
Bulgaria's Human Rights Commitments Press Release
Jul 1, 2003
US SHDM Statement on Religious Freedom Article
May 23, 2003
Helsinki Commission Members
Seek Broad Human Rights Dialogue
for Bush Meetings with European Leaders Press Release
May 23, 2003
Full Text of Helsinki Commission
Letter to President Bush Press Release
May 8, 2003
Co-Chairman Smith Hails Incorporation of
Key Provisions of Belarus Democracy Act
into Foreign Relations Act Press Release
May 8, 2003
Violence Again Overrules Order in Georgian Court;
Helsinki Commission Members React Press Release
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
Feb 28, 2003
Report: Special Meeting on Anti-Semitism Article
Jan 15, 2003
Hearing Surveys Human Rights
in Republic of Georgia Article
Dec 31, 2002
Democracy and Human Rights Trends in Eurasia and East Europe: A Decade of Membership in the Organization (Report Only) Article
Dec 18, 2002
Parliamentary Forum Launches
Process to Confront Anti-Semitism Article
Dec 13, 2002
Commission Staff Meet with Georgian Officials
while Religious Persecution Persists
Article
Nov 19, 2002
Commission Holds Briefing on
“Ethnic and Religious Intolerance in Today’s Russia”
Article
Nov 14, 2002
Co-Chairman Smith's Submitted Statement
to New Atlantic Initiative Conference on Belarus Press Release
Nov 8, 2002
Turkey’s Post-Election Future
Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release
Nov 7, 2002
Putin Urged to Correct Pattern of
Religious Discrimination
Press Release
Nov 7, 2002
Text of Helsinki Commission Letter
to President Putin Press Release
Oct 18, 2002
Shevardnadze Urged to Act on Violence
Against Congregations Press Release
Oct 8, 2002
Helsinki Commission Briefing to Preview
Reports on Anti-Semitism, Nationalism,
Xenophobia and Intolerance in Today’s Russia Press Release
Oct 7, 2002
Belarus Religion Law
Prompts Reaction from
Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Press Release
Sep 20, 2002
Helsinki Commission Releases
U.S. Statement on Freedom of Thought,
Conscience, Religion or Belief at
OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting
Press Release
Sep 19, 2002
Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines
Democracy, Human Rights & Security in Georgia Press Release
Aug 6, 2002
Berlin Forum Highlights
Disturbing Rise in Anti-Semitism
Article
Aug 6, 2002
Commission Hearing Surveys
State of Ethnic Relations in Kosovo
Article
Aug 5, 2002
“Shock”in United States Congress as
Belarus Authorities Bulldoze New Church Press Release
Jun 12, 2002
Human Rights in Greece Subject of
Commission Hearing Press Release
May 17, 2002
Rise of Anti-Semitic Violence
Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing
Press Release
May 15, 2002
Full Text of Letter to Georgia's
President Eduard Shevardnadze
Press Release
May 15, 2002
15 Members of Congress
Urge Shevardnadze to Quell Violence
Against Religious Groups
Press Release
May 3, 2002
Georgian Government
Complicity in Mob Violence
Against Minority Religious Groups
Article
Apr 25, 2002
Pattern of Harassment Emerging by
Russian Government Toward Catholics
Press Release
Apr 23, 2002
Central Asia Focus of Commission Briefings Article
Mar 22, 2002
Escalating Violence and
Rights Violations in Central Asia
Subject of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release
Mar 13, 2002
Karimov Receives Helsinki Commission Letter on Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Violations Press Release
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
Mar 6, 2002
U.S. Policy in Central Asia
and Human Rights Concerns
Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing
Press Release
Feb 25, 2002
Court Decision on Moscow
Salvation Army Welcomed
Press Release
Jan 11, 2002
Jailed Pastor Released in Turkmenistan,
But Systematic Abuses Persist
Press Release
Dec 20, 2001
Commissioners Raise Religious Freedom
Concerns with Turkmenistan Ambassador
to the United States Press Release
Dec 17, 2001
Moscow Rulings Hit Religious Groups Press Release
Dec 10, 2001
Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Praises
Czech President for Veto of Restrictive Religion Law Press Release
Nov 16, 2001
Roadblock to Religious Liberty:
Religious Registration Policies in the OSCE Region
Article
Oct 4, 2001
Helsinki Commission Briefing
Explores Religious Registration
Press Release
Aug 24, 2001
Helsinki Commissioners Play Key Role in United States
Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article
Jun 5, 2001
Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines
Downward Spiral in Russia’s Human Rights Record Press Release
Feb 7, 2001
Smith Decries Turkmen Torture
of Baptist Minister Atakov Press Release
Sep 12, 2000
Russia’s Human Rights Record
Subject of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release
Sep 1, 2000
Report: U.S. Statements at the 1999 OSCE Review Conference Article
Jul 20, 2000
Freedom of Religion Remains in Peril Press Release
May 5, 2000
Religious Liberty: The Legal Framework in Selected OSCE Countries, Part 1 Article
Mar 22, 2000
Helsinki Commission Documents
Deplorable State of Human Rights in Turkmenistan Press Release
Mar 1, 2000
Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Article
Feb 18, 2000
“Russian Commitment to Freedom of Religion is Tenuous,” says CSCE Chairman Press Release
Feb 11, 2000
Hearing Announced on Religious Liberty in Russia Press Release
Jan 11, 2000
“Whither Human Rights in Russia?” Helsinki Commission Hearing Announced Press Release
Oct 18, 1999
“Uzbekistan is One of the Most Repressive
New Independent States,” says Helsinki Commission
Chairman Smith Press Release
Jun 18, 1999
Europe’s Anti-Religious Trends Focus of Commission
Hearing; Chairman Calls for Raising Priority in OSCE Press Release
Jun 1, 1999
Legal Status of Religious Groups in the United States: A Brief Overview Article
Apr 19, 1999
Hearing Announced:
“Belarus—Back in the USSR?” Press Release
Mar 13, 1999
Helsinki Commission Hearing on
The State of Democratization and Human Rights
in Turkmenistan Announced Press Release
Feb 1, 1999
Legal Status of Religious Groups in the US (1999) Article
Feb 1, 1999
Legal Status of Religious Groups in the US (Russian) Article
Mar 1, 1998
Report on Political Reform and Human Rights in Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, and Kazakstan Article
Dec 1, 1997
Report on the 1997 OSCE Meeting on Human Dimesions Article
Mar 1, 1997
Report on Government-Opposition Relations in Uzbekistan Article
Sep 1, 1993
Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Bulgaria 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
Jul 1, 1982
Human Rights in Czechoslovakia: The Documents of Charter '77, 1977-1982 (14MB) Article
CSCE :: User Groups
Nov 15, 2011
Belarus: The Ongoing Crackdown and Forces for Change Hearing
Nov 15, 2011
From Arab Spring to Coptic Winter: Sectarian Violence and the Struggle for Democratic Transition in Egypt Hearing
Dec 8, 2010
The Western Balkans: Developments in 2010 and Hopes for the Future Hearing
Sep 15, 2010
Roundtable Discussion: Minorities in France Briefing
Oct 14, 2009
Promoting Tolerance and Understanding in the OSCE Region: The Role of the Personal Representatives Hearing
Jul 21, 2009
Cyprus’ Religious Cultural Heritage in Peril Briefing
Jun 23, 2009
The Medvedev Thaw: Is it real? Will it last? Hearing
Jun 15, 2006
Human Rights, Democracy, and Integration in South Central Europe Hearing
Feb 8, 2006
Human Rights, Civil Society, and Democratic Governance in Russia : Current Situation and Prospects for the Future Hearing
Dec 14, 2005
Religious Freedom in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Briefing
May 19, 2005
Unrest in Uzbekistan: Crisis and Prospects Briefing
Apr 12, 2005
Religious Freedom in Turkey Briefing
Mar 16, 2005
The Greek Orthodox Church in Turkey: A Victim of Systematic Expropriation Briefing
Sep 15, 2004
Hearing: Advancing U.S. Interests Through the OSCE Hearing
Jul 21, 2004
Briefing: Religious Freedom in the Caucasus Briefing
Jun 24, 2004
Hearing: Uzbekistan: Stifled Democracy, Human Rights in Decline Hearing
May 11, 2004
Briefing: Religious Freedom in Turkmenistan Briefing
Feb 26, 2004
Hearing: The Bulgarian Leadership of the OSCE Hearing
Oct 1, 2003
Briefing: Romania: Moving Toward NATO and the EU Briefing
Oct 15, 2002
Briefing: Intolerance in Contemporary Russia Briefing
Oct 10, 2002
Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing
Sep 24, 2002
Hearing: The Republic of Georgia: Democracy, Human Rights and Security Hearing
Jun 20, 2002
Hearing: Human Rights in Greece: A Snapshot of the Cradle of Democracy Hearing
May 22, 2002
Hearing: Escalating Anti-Semitic Violence in Europe Hearing
Mar 26, 2002
Briefing: If the Cyprus Talks Fail
Briefing
Mar 7, 2002
Briefing: U.S. Policy in Central Asia and Human Rights Concerns Briefing
Dec 12, 2001
Hearing: Human Rights and Democracy in Kyrgyzstan Hearing
Oct 31, 2001
Hearing: Romania's Chairmanship of the OSCE Hearing
Oct 11, 2001
Briefing: Religious Registration in the OSCE Region Briefing
Jun 5, 2001
Hearing: Troubling Trends: Human Rights in Russia Hearing
Sep 23, 2000
Briefing: Human Rights in Russia Briefing
Jul 19, 2000
Briefing: Religious Liberty: The Legal Framework in Selected OSCE Countries Briefing
May 23, 2000
Hearing: The Putin Path: Are Human Rights in Retreat? Hearing
Apr 4, 2000
Hearing: The Deterioration of Freedom of the Media in OSCE Countries Hearing
Mar 21, 2000
Hearing: The State of Democracy and Human Rights in Turkmenistan Hearing
Feb 17, 2000
Hearing: The Status of Religious Liberty in Russia Today Hearing
Oct 18, 1999
Hearing: Democratization and Human Rights in Uzbekistan Hearing
Sep 8, 1999
Briefing: Human Rights in Russia Briefing
Jun 8, 1999
Hearing: Religious Freedom in Western Europe:
Religious Minorities and Growing Government Intolerance Hearing
May 6, 1999
Hearing: The State of Human Rights and Democracy in Kazakstan Hearing
Jan 15, 1999
Hearing: Whither Human Rights in Russia? Hearing
Oct 8, 1998
Briefing: The Status of Human Rights in Russia Briefing
Jul 30, 1998
Briefing: Deteriorating Religious Liberty in Europe Briefing
Jul 22, 1998
Briefing: The Deterioration of European Religious Liberty Briefing
Feb 12, 1998
Briefing: Status of the Russian Religious Law Briefing
Dec 5, 1997
Hearing: Status of Religious Liberty for Minority Faiths in Europe and the OSCE Hearing
Oct 28, 1997
Briefing: OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Briefing
Sep 18, 1997
Hearing: Religious Intolerance in Europe Today Hearing
Jul 28, 1997
Briefing: The Meaning of Yeltsin's Veto of Russia's Law on Religion Briefing
Jan 14, 1997
Briefing: Religious Freedom in Russia Briefing
Apr 26, 1996
Briefing: Turkish Minority in Western Thrace Briefing
Nov 28, 1995
Briefing: Religious Liberty: The State Church and Minority Faiths Briefing
Sep 27, 1995
Briefing: Religious Liberty in the OSCE: Present and Future Briefing
Jun 6, 1995
Briefing: Human Rights in Turkey Briefing
Sep 1, 1994
Briefing: Status of Media Freedom in Democracies Briefing
Jul 1, 1994
Briefing: Banned Turkish Parliamentarians Discuss State of Democracy in Turkey Briefing
Jun 3, 1994
Briefing: Doing Business in Russia and the NIS: Opportunities and Obstacles Briefing
May 16, 1994
Briefing: Human Rights Law Group Briefing on Human Rights in Turkey Briefing
Feb 16, 1994
Briefing: Repression Against Evangelicals in Former Soviet Union Briefing
Nov 3, 1993
Hearing: The Current State and Future Prospects of Democracy in Russia Hearing
Oct 27, 1993
Briefing: The Situation in Russia Briefing
Apr 5, 1993
Briefing: Human Rights in Turkey Briefing
Apr 5, 1993
Briefing: Human Rights In Turkey: Part 2 Briefing
Jul 31, 1991
Hearing: Geneva Meeting on National Minorities and Moscow Meeting on the Human Dimension Hearing
Feb 6, 1991
Hearing: The USSR in Crisis: State of the Union Hearing
Jul 18, 1990
Hearing: Copenhagen Meeting on the Human Dimension Hearing
May 3, 1990
Hearing: Meeting with Prime Minister Kazimiera Prunskiene of Lithuania (N/A) Hearing
Nov 28, 1989
Hearing: The New and Improved Supreme Soviet and the Institutionalization of Human Rights Reform Hearing
Jul 30, 1986
Hearing: Religious Persecution in the Soviet Union - Part II Hearing
Sep 11, 1985
Hearing: Religious Persecution in the Soviet Union - Part I: Soviet Jewry Hearing
Jun 25, 1985
Hearing: The Ottawa Human Rights Experts Meeting and the Future of the Helsinki Process Hearing
May 11, 1979
Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. X - Alexsandr Ginzburg on the Human Rights Situation in the U.S.S.R. Hearing
Apr 3, 1979
Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. VIII - U.S. Compliance: Human Rights Hearing
CSCE :: User Groups
May 24, 2011
40th Anniversary of the Forced Closure of the Theological School of Halki Statement
Jan 25, 2011
Northern Cyprus Statement
Nov 18, 2010
Theological School of Halki Statement
Aug 2, 2010
Statement on a resolution marking the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act Statement
Jul 20, 2010
Cyprus Statement
Jul 15, 2010
OSCE Parlimentary Assembly Session in Oslo Statement
Mar 15, 2010
State Department Human Rights Reports Statement
Nov 2, 2009
Calling Upon Turkey to Facilitate the Reopening of the Halki Seminary Statement
Apr 16, 2008
Sodertalje, Sweden Accepts 5,000 Iraqi Refugees Statement
Dec 7, 2006
Religious Community Bulldozed in Kazakhstan Statement
Dec 7, 2006
Southeastern Europe: Moving from Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide to Euro-Atlantic Integration Statement
Mar 14, 2006
Floor Statement in Support of H.Con.Res. 190 Statement
Mar 14, 2006
Statement in Support of H.Con.Res. 190 Statement
Mar 14, 2006
Statement in Support of H.Con.Res. 190 Statement
Nov 9, 2005
Religious Speech Limitations in Sweden Statement
Nov 20, 2004
Democratization in Central Asia Statement
Sep 24, 2004
Greater Regulation of Religion in Kazakhstan? Statement
Feb 11, 2004
Belarusian Authorities Continue to Stifle Democracy Statement
Nov 22, 2003
The Nightmare in Turkmenistan Statement
Oct 31, 2003
80th Anniversary of the Turkish Republic Statement
Jul 25, 2003
Continuous Religious Freedom Concerns in Armenia Statement
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 24, 2003
Repression Spreading in Belarus Statement
May 7, 2003
Taking Stock in Romania Statement
Apr 30, 2003
10 Years of Remembrance: The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Statement
Apr 9, 2003
President Shevardnadze’s Statement Welcomed, but Action also Needed Statement
Mar 12, 2003
Disturbing Developments in the Republic of Georgia Statement
Feb 19, 2003
Condemning Anti-Semitism Statement
Feb 13, 2003
Introduction of Resolution on Anti-Semitism and Related Violence Statement
Feb 13, 2003
Introduction of Belarus Democracy Act 2003 Statement
Nov 18, 2002
Prospects for Change in Turkey Statement
Nov 13, 2002
Situation in Belarus Continues to Deteriorate Statement
Oct 8, 2002
Human Rights and Security Issues in the Republic of Georgia Statement
Oct 7, 2002
Russian Democracy Act of 2002 Statement
Jul 9, 2002
Concerning Rise in Anti-Semitism in Europe Statement
Jun 27, 2002
New Lows for Religious Freedom in Uzbekistan Statement
Jun 27, 2002
Introduction of Belarus Democracy Act Statement
Apr 26, 2002
Unpunished Religious Persecution in the Republic of Georgia Statement
Mar 22, 2002
Kyrgyzstan's Release of Azimbek Beknazarov Statement
Mar 20, 2002
Re-Registration Campaign Denying Religious Freedom in Azerbaijan Statement
Feb 6, 2002
Alarming Developments for Religious Freedom in Kazakhstan Statement
Jan 24, 2002
Belarus - Opportunities Squandered Statement
Dec 20, 2001
Human Rights in Central Asia Statement
Dec 18, 2001
Do Registration Requirements Thwart Religious Freedom? Statement
Nov 7, 2001
France's Law Affects Freedom of Worship Statement
Oct 12, 2001
Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic Statement
Jun 27, 2001
Twenty-Five Years of the Helsinki Commission Statement
May 17, 2001
Eightieth Anniversary of the Birthday of Dr. Andrei Sakharov Statement
May 17, 2001
Human Rights Problems in Kazakhstan Statement
May 16, 2001
Attacks on Places of Worship in the Balkans Statement
Apr 26, 2001
Senate Concurrent Resolution 34 Statement
Mar 15, 2001
Draft Law on Religion Threatens Freedom in Kazakhstan Statement
Feb 8, 2001
Tribute to Karen S. Lord Statement
Nov 2, 2000
Turkey and Possible Military Equipment Sales Statement
Sep 25, 2000
Calling the President to Issue a Proclamation Recognizing 25th Anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act Statement
Sep 18, 2000
Religious Persecution Occurring in Turkmenistan Statement
Jul 27, 2000
25th Anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act Statement
Jul 15, 2000
OSCE PA Delegation Trip Report Statement
Jun 9, 2000
Helsinki Final Act 25th Anniversary Resolution Statement
May 25, 2000
The Putin Path: Are Human Rights in Retreat? Statement
Sep 22, 1999
Baptist Church Targeted by Azerbaijan Authorities Statement
Jul 15, 1999
OSCE PA Delegation Trip Report Statement
May 3, 1999
Administration Certification of Russia Regarding Religious Freedom Statement
CSCE :: User Groups
Jan 28, 2011
The Year in Review: The 2010 Supplementary Human Dimension Meetings Article
Jul 27, 2010
Copenhagen Anniversary Conference: 20 Years of the Copenhagen Document Article
Jan 27, 2010
The Year in Review: OSCE Human Dimension Activities in 2009 Article
Jul 20, 2009
OSCE Participating States Convene Meeting on Religious Freedom Article
Jan 26, 2009
Co-Chairman Hastings Chairs Meeting in Israel on Countering Discrimination in the Mediterranean Region; Meets with Prime Minister Olmert Article
Jan 22, 2009
Helsinki Commission Staff Examine Impact of International Efforts in Kosovo on Human Rights Article
Nov 18, 2008
Report on the OSCE’s 2008 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Article
Aug 19, 2005
American Agenda Moves Forward at the 14th Annual OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article
Jun 21, 2005
Progress and Challenges:
The OSCE Tackles Anti-Semitism and Intolerance Article
Apr 29, 2005
Report on Slovakia's Religion Law Article
Apr 11, 2005
Ankara's Efforts to Undermine the Greek Orthodox Church in Turkey Article
Jan 5, 2005
Religious Freedom in Southeastern Europe Article
Oct 5, 2004
OSCE Conference Focuses on
Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination Article
Aug 12, 2004
Helsinki Commission Briefing Examines
Religious Freedom in the Caucasus Article
Jul 16, 2004
Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Record Spurs State Department De-Certification Article
Jul 2, 2004
Commission Hearing Surveys Human Rights in Putin’s Russia Article
Jun 30, 2004
OSCE Meeting Examines Hate Crimes
and Racist, Xenophobic and
Anti-Semitic Internet Propaganda Article
Jun 30, 2004
Helsinki Commission Briefing Sheds Light on Russia’s Human Rights Situation Article
Jun 3, 2004
Letter to President Niyazov Article
Apr 20, 2004
Helsinki Commissioners Active at Parliamentary Assembly Winter Meeting Article
Dec 22, 2003
Romania: Moving Toward NATO and the EU Article
Dec 19, 2003
Parliamentary Assembly Convenes on
Religious Freedom, Mediterranean Issues Article
Dec 19, 2003
Letter to The Honorable Colin L. Powell Dated 12/19/03 Article
Dec 12, 2003
OSCE Commitments: Provisions on Religious Freedom Article
Dec 12, 2003
OSCE Commitments: Provisions on Religious Freedom (Turkish translation) 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 25, 2003
Further Assault Against Activists in Belarus Article
Sep 30, 2003
Report: Bosnia and Herzegovina's Draft Religion Law: Draft Text Fails to Meet OSCE Commitments on Religious Freedom Article
Aug 27, 2003
U.S. Delegation Active in
OSCE PA Rotterdam Annual Session Article
Aug 15, 2003
Report: Bulgarian Law on Religions: Problematic Law Out of Step with OSCE Commitments Article
Jul 1, 2003
US SHDM Statement on Religious Freedom Article
Feb 28, 2003
Report: Special Meeting on Anti-Semitism Article
Jan 15, 2003
Hearing Surveys Human Rights
in Republic of Georgia Article
Dec 31, 2002
Democracy and Human Rights Trends in Eurasia and East Europe: A Decade of Membership in the Organization (Report Only) Article
Dec 18, 2002
Parliamentary Forum Launches
Process to Confront Anti-Semitism Article
Dec 13, 2002
Commission Staff Meet with Georgian Officials
while Religious Persecution Persists
Article
Nov 19, 2002
Commission Holds Briefing on
“Ethnic and Religious Intolerance in Today’s Russia”
Article
Aug 6, 2002
Berlin Forum Highlights
Disturbing Rise in Anti-Semitism
Article
Aug 6, 2002
Commission Hearing Surveys
State of Ethnic Relations in Kosovo
Article
May 3, 2002
Georgian Government
Complicity in Mob Violence
Against Minority Religious Groups
Article
Apr 23, 2002
Central Asia Focus of Commission Briefings Article
Nov 16, 2001
Roadblock to Religious Liberty:
Religious Registration Policies in the OSCE Region
Article
Aug 24, 2001
Helsinki Commissioners Play Key Role in United States
Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article
Sep 1, 2000
Report: U.S. Statements at the 1999 OSCE Review Conference Article
May 5, 2000
Religious Liberty: The Legal Framework in Selected OSCE Countries, Part 1 Article
Mar 1, 2000
Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Article
Jun 1, 1999
Legal Status of Religious Groups in the United States: A Brief Overview Article
Feb 1, 1999
Legal Status of Religious Groups in the US (1999) Article
Feb 1, 1999
Legal Status of Religious Groups in the US (Russian) Article
Mar 1, 1998
Report on Political Reform and Human Rights in Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, and Kazakstan Article
Dec 1, 1997
Report on the 1997 OSCE Meeting on Human Dimesions Article
Mar 1, 1997
Report on Government-Opposition Relations in Uzbekistan Article
Sep 1, 1993
Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Bulgaria 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
Jul 1, 1982
Human Rights in Czechoslovakia: The Documents of Charter '77, 1977-1982 (14MB) Article
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