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 7, 2011 Briefing on the Caucasus Event

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

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

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

2010

• 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

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

• Aug 12, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Lead Group Calling for Pentagon, State Plan to Protect Iraqi Allies 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 Commissioners: Democracy, Human Rights Needed for a Stable Kyrgyzstan Press Release

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

• Jul 22, 2010 Cardin Calls for Faster Processing of Special Immigrant Visas for Iraqi Allies Press Release

• Jul 15, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold a Hearing on Iraqi Refugees and Iraqi Allies Press Release

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

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

• Jun 18, 2010 Recognizing World Refugee Day Press Release

• Jun 2, 2010 U.S. and European Parliamentarians Press for Minority Gains Press Release

• Jun 1, 2010 Transatlantic Minority Political Leadership Conference – News Conference 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

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

• Apr 20, 2010 Natural Resource Charter Statement

• Feb 2, 2010 Commission Calls for Kazakhstan to Lead OSCE by Example Press Release

• Jan 27, 2010 The Year in Review: OSCE Human Dimension Activities in 2009 Article

• Jan 21, 2010 More Power to More People: Lessons from West Africa on Resource Transparency Article

2009

• Dec 9, 2009 Commission Calls for Renewed Focus on Iraqi Refugee Crisis Press Release

• Dec 8, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Host Iraqi Refugee Event Event

• Nov 23, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Host Iraqi Refugee Event Press Release

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

• Jan 15, 2009 The Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2009 Statement

2008

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

• Dec 17, 2008 Report on the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) Review of the United States and Seventh Annual Meeting of the United Nations Working Group on People of African Descent (WGPAD) Article

• Dec 15, 2008 Congressional Leaders Urge President-elect Obama to Take Immediate Action on Iraqi Refugee Crisis Press Release

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

• Sep 8, 2008 Iraqi Refugees: A Humanitarian Surge Is Needed for an ‘Invisible’ Humanitarian Crisis Article

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

• Jul 16, 2008 Hastings and Dingell Laud Support of NGOs and Religious Groups on Iraqi Refugee Legislation Press Release

• Jun 20, 2008 World Refugee Day: Congressional Leaders Question President Over Iraqi Allies Failed by the U.S. Press Release

• Jun 19, 2008 Hastings and Cardin Laud U.S. Commission for Refugees and Immigrants’ 2008 World Refugee Survey Press Release

• Jun 12, 2008 Hastings Concerned by the Lack of Resources Allocated to Baghdad Processing Center for Iraqi Refugees Press Release

• Jun 11, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Hastings: U.S. Must Do More to Help Iraqi Allies Press Release

• Jun 11, 2008 The Forgotten: Iraqi Allies Failed by the U.S. Briefing

• May 15, 2008 Reps. Hastings and Dingell Laud Funding for Iraqi Refugees in Emergency Supplemental Press Release

• May 9, 2008 Solis Examines Regional Impacts and Opportunities of Migration in Los Angeles Press Release

• May 9, 2008 Los Angeles: The Regional Impacts and Opportunities of Migration Hearing

• May 9, 2008 Rep. Hilda Solis to Hold Congressional Field Hearing on Migration in Los Angeles Event

• May 1, 2008 Hastings Comments on Iraqi Refugee Crisis Before Foreign Affairs Subcommittees Press Release

• Apr 29, 2008 Rep. Hilda Solis to Hold Congressional Field Hearing on Migration in Los Angeles Press Release

• Apr 28, 2008 Reps. Hastings, Waters, Woolsey, and Lee to Hold Photo Exhibit Highlighting Iraqi Refugee Crisis Press Release

• Apr 28, 2008 Iraqi Refugee Crisis: The Calm before the Storm? Article

• Apr 24, 2008 Hearing on Women and Migration Event

• Apr 24, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Calls for Greater Attention to the Plight of Migrant Women Press Release

• Apr 24, 2008 Crossing Borders, Keeping Connected: Women, Migration and Development in the OSCE Region Hearing

• Apr 18, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Women and Migration Press Release

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

• Apr 10, 2008 Hastings-Delahunt to Hold Press Conference Urging Iraqi Government to Aid Refugees Press Release

• 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

• Mar 4, 2008 Greece Slated to Serve as OSCE Chair in 2009 Article

• Feb 18, 2008 U.S. Congressional Delegation to Hold Press Roundtable at OSCE PA Winter Meeting in Vienna Press Release

• Jan 23, 2008 Reps. Hastings and Dingell Urge Increased Funding for Iraqi Refugees Press Release

2007

• 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 1, 2007 Helsinki Commissioner Rep. Solis Appointed as Special Representative on Migration for the OSCE PA Press Release

• Sep 27, 2007 Human Rights Defenders in Russia Briefing

• Sep 26, 2007 Hastings Introduces Legislation on Iraqi Refugee Crisis  Press Release

• Sep 7, 2007 Helsinki Commissioners Hold Meeting with Assistant Secretary Sauerbrey on Iraqi Refugee Crisis Press Release

• Aug 20, 2007 Hastings Concerned Over Iraqi Refugee Crisis Press Release

• Apr 25, 2007 The Crying Sun Event

• Apr 23, 2007 The Crying Sun Press Release

2006

• Aug 17, 2006 Helsinki Commission Leaders Welcome Russian Decision to Suspend Extradition of Refugees to Uzbekistan Press Release

• Aug 10, 2006 Helsinki Commission Leadership Condemns Kyrgyz Return of Uzbek Refugees Press Release

• 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

2005

• Nov 18, 2005 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Introduces Legislation Urging Romania to Immediately Reform Harmful Adoption Policies Press Release

• Jul 11, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Call for Remembrance of Srebrenica Massacre Press Release

• Jun 29, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Laud Srebrenica Resolution, Call for Remembrance Press Release

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

• Jun 21, 2005 Meeting the Demographic Challenge and the Impact of Migration Article

• 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 19, 2005 Helsinki Commission Probes Uzbek Crisis Press Release

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

2004

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

• Mar 23, 2004 Powell Urged on U.S. Support of Strong Resolution on Chechnya Press Release

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

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

2003

• Dec 12, 2003 OSCE Commitments: Provisions on Internally Displaced Persons Article

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Aug 1, 2003 Helsinki Commission Examines Plight of Internally Displaced Persons Article

• 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

• Jul 25, 2003 Displaced Persons Facing Serious Obstacles in Russia Statement

• Jun 27, 2003 Certification of Assistance to Serbia Statement

• Jun 10, 2003 Hearing: Internally Displaced Persons in the Caucasus Region and Southeastern Anatolia Hearing

• Jun 5, 2003 No Place Like Home Plight of Internally Displaced Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

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

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

• May 19, 2003 The Continuing Plight of Roma in Greece Statement

• May 9, 2003 Human Rights in Belarus and Russia Statement

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

• Apr 17, 2003 Human Rights in Chechnya Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

• Mar 27, 2003 The Referendum in Chechnya Statement

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

2002

• 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 18, 2002 The War in Chechnya and Moscow Statement

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

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

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

• 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

• May 9, 2002 Hearing: Developments in the Chechen Conflict Hearing

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

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

2001

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

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

• Jul 24, 2001 Amendment on Yugoslavia War Criminals Statement

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

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

• May 8, 2001 Resolution on Kalmyk Settlement in America Statement

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

• Mar 6, 2001 Briefing: Serbia After Milosevic: A Progress Report Briefing

2000

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

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

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

• Jun 14, 2000 Members Call for Arrest of Indicted War Criminals Press Release

• Jun 8, 2000 Hearing: Human Rights of the Romani Minority Hearing

• Apr 20, 2000 Report on the Presidential Election in Georgia Article

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

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

• Feb 28, 2000 The Plight of Kosovo’s Displaced and Imprisoned Detailed by Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Press Release

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

• Feb 2, 2000 Briefing: Chechen Parliamentarians Briefing

1999

• Nov 3, 1999 Hearing: Chechen Crisis and Its Implications for Russian Democracy Hearing

• Nov 3, 1999 Helsinki Commission Alleges Horrific Humanitarian Disaster Unfolding in Chechnya Press Release

• Oct 20, 1999 Report on Georgia's Parliamentary Elections: October 1999 Article

• Sep 17, 1999 Briefing: The Situation in Dagestan Briefing

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

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

• May 11, 1999 Hearing: Accountability for War Crimes: Progress and Prospects Hearing

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

• Apr 6, 1999 “What should NATO do now?” asks Helsinki Chairman Press Release

• Feb 1, 1999 Report: Elections in Bosnia-Herzegovina, September 12-13 Article

• Jan 21, 1999 Helsinki Commission Leaders: Milosevic Responsible for “Barbaric” Kosovo Massacre Press Release

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

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

1998

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

• Dec 1, 1998 Report on Azerbaijan's Presidential Election Article

• Sep 17, 1998 Hearing: Atrocities in Kosovo: Shattuck and Dole Report Hearing

• Jul 21, 1998 Hearing: Romani Human Rights in Europe Hearing

• Jul 16, 1998 Briefing: Kosovo Briefing

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

• Mar 18, 1998 Hearing: Repression and Violence in Kosovo and Hearing on Kosovo: The Humanitarian Perspective Hearing

• Feb 5, 1998 Briefing: Bosnia Briefing

1997

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

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

1996

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

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

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

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

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

• May 28, 1996 Briefing: The War Crimes Trials for the Former Yugoslavia: Prospects and Problems Briefing

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

• Mar 1, 1996 Hearing: The Chechen Conflict and Russian Democratic Development Hearing

1995

• Dec 5, 1995 Hearing: Mass Graves and Other Atrocities in Bosnia Hearing

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

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

• Jun 8, 1995 Hearing: The Latest Crisis in Bosnia-Herzegovina Hearing

• May 1, 1995 Hearing: Chechnya Hearing

• Apr 4, 1995 Hearing: Genocide in Bosnia Hearing

• Jan 31, 1995 Hearing: Developments in Bosnia-Herzegovina Hearing

• Jan 19, 1995 Hearing: The Crisis in Chechnya Hearing

1994

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

• Sep 21, 1994 Hearing: Disability Rights and U.S. Foregin Policy Hearing

• Jul 29, 1994 Briefing: Nagorno-Karabakh Briefing

• May 5, 1994 Hearing: Human Rights in Kosovo, the Sandzak, and Vojvodina Hearing

• Apr 21, 1994 Briefing: CSCE Human Dimension Seminar on Migrant Workers Briefing

• Mar 10, 1994 Hearing: A Child's Life in Sarajevo Hearing

• Feb 8, 1994 Hearing: Bosnia's Second Winter Under Seige Hearing

1993

• Dec 1, 1993 Report: Helsinki Commission Activities Regarding the Former Yugoslavia Article

• Oct 21, 1993 Hearing: The Fate of the People of Bosnia-Herzegovina- Part 2 Hearing

• Oct 21, 1993 Hearing: The Fate of the People of Bosnia-Herzegovina - Part 3 Hearing

• Oct 21, 1993 Hearing: The Fate of the People of Bosnia-Herzegovina Hearing

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

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

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

• Apr 21, 1993 Briefing: Migrant Farmworkers in the United States Briefing

• Apr 21, 1993 Hearing: Prospects for a War Crimes Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia Hearing

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

• Feb 25, 1993 Hearing: War Crimes in the Former Yugoslavia Hearing

• Feb 22, 1993 Hearing: European Perspective on Bosnian Conflict Hearing

• Feb 4, 1993 Hearing: Crisis in Bosnia-Herzegovina Hearing

• Jan 25, 1993 Hearing: War Crimes and Humanitarian Crisis in Former Yugoslavia Hearing

• Jan 25, 1993 Hearing: War Crimes and the Humanitarian Crisis in the Former Yugoslavia - Part 2 Hearing

• Jan 25, 1993 Hearing: War Crimes and the Humanitarian Crisis in the Former Yugoslavia - Part 4 Hearing

• Jan 25, 1993 Hearing: War Crimes and the Humanitarian Crisis in the Former Yugoslavia - Part 3 Hearing

1992

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

• Aug 10, 1992 Hearing: Ethnic Russians in the Baltic States Hearing

• May 12, 1992 Hearing: The Crisis in Bosnia-Herzegovina Hearing

• Feb 5, 1992 Hearing: The Yugoslav Republics: Prospects for Peace and Human Rights Hearing

• Feb 5, 1992 Hearing: The Yugoslav Republics: Prospects for Peace and Human Rights- Part 2 Hearing

• Feb 5, 1992 Hearing: The Yugoslav Republics: Prospects for Peace and Human Rights - Part 3 Hearing

1991

• Oct 31, 1991 Hearing: The Conflict in Yugoslavia Hearing

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

1987

• May 1, 1987 Report: The Miroslav Medvid Incident - Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations Article

1980

• Mar 6, 1980 Hearing: Review of Implementation of Basket II of the Helsinki Final Act Hearing