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).

OSCE Institutions/Structures/Meetings


2013

  • May 21, 2013

    Hearing on Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Event
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  • May 21, 2013

    The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights: Accomplishments and Challenges Hearing
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  • May 21, 2013

    Ambassador Janez Lenarcic (Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)) - Testimony
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  • May 14, 2013

    U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights Press Release
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  • Apr 29, 2013

    U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on OSCE with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Press Release
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2012

  • Feb 28, 2012

    Live Webcast and Witness added: U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold Hearing on Missing Persons with Queen Noor Press Release
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  • Feb 15, 2012

    Violence Against Roma Event
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2011

  • Dec 20, 2011

    Chairman Smith’s Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011 Passes, Goes to White House Press Release
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  • Dec 19, 2011

    Chairman Smith Calls for Final Passage of Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011 Press Release
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  • Dec 16, 2011

    Chairman Smith to Hold Press Conference on Belarus Press Release
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  • Dec 16, 2011

    Chairman Smith Statement on One Year Since Brutal Election Crackdown in Belarus Press Release
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  • Dec 7, 2011

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

    Briefing on the Caucasus Event
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  • Nov 30, 2011

    U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold a Briefing on Conflicts in the Caucasus Press Release
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  • Nov 15, 2011

    Belarus: The Ongoing Crackdown and Forces for Change Hearing
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  • Nov 8, 2011

    U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Belarus Press Release
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  • Oct 12, 2011

    Mongolia Moves Toward Europe Briefing
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  • Aug 2, 2011

    OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Statement
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  • Jul 28, 2011

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

    Hearing on U.S. Policy towards the OSCE Event
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  • Jul 27, 2011

    Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on U.S. Policy towards the OSCE Press Release
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  • Jul 6, 2011

    Helsinki Commission Leadership Sees Goals Realized at Inter-Parliamentary Meeting Press Release
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  • Jun 20, 2011

    2050: Implications of Demographic Trends in the OSCE Region Hearing
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  • Jun 20, 2011

    Hearing on Demographic Trends in the OSCE Region Event
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  • Jun 15, 2011

    Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Demographic Trends in the OSCE Region Press Release
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  • Feb 16, 2011

    Lithuania’s Leadership of the OSCE Hearing
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  • Feb 16, 2011

    Hearing with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Event
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  • Feb 9, 2011

    Helsinki Commission to Hold a Hearing with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Press Release
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  • Jan 28, 2011

    The Year in Review: The 2010 Supplementary Human Dimension Meetings Article
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2010

  • Dec 10, 2010

    Ottawa Conference Strengthens Global Partnership to Combat Anti-Semitism Article
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  • Dec 8, 2010

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

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

    Hearing on Challenges in Western Balkans Event
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  • Dec 2, 2010

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

    Helsinki Commission Statement on Astana Summit Press Release
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  • Nov 30, 2010

    Cardin: OSCE Summit an Opportunity for Clinton, Kazakhstan on Human Rights Press Release
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  • Nov 15, 2010

    Watch now: The Helsinki Commission Story Press Release
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  • Nov 1, 2010

    OSCE 2010 Informal Ministerial: Kazakhstan Persistence earns a Summit in Astana Article
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  • Oct 6, 2010

    Commission Event Raises Roma Concerns at International Human Rights Conference Press Release
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  • Oct 6, 2010

    Cardin, Smith to Represent United States at International Meeting in Italy Press Release
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  • Aug 3, 2010

    Commission Marks 35 Years of Helsinki Final Act Press Release
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  • Aug 2, 2010

    Statement on a resolution marking the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act Statement
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  • Jul 27, 2010

    Copenhagen Anniversary Conference: 20 Years of the Copenhagen Document Article
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  • Jul 27, 2010

    Commissioners: Democracy, Human Rights Needed for a Stable Kyrgyzstan Press Release
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  • Jul 26, 2010

    OSCE Holds Conference in Astana on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Article
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  • Jul 22, 2010

    Helsinki Commission to Hold a Hearing on Kyrgyzstan Press Release
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  • Jul 21, 2010

    Chairman Cardin’s Statement on OSCE Summit Decision Press Release
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  • Jul 15, 2010

    OSCE Parlimentary Assembly Session in Oslo Statement
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  • Jul 9, 2010

    Aderholt Re-Elected Vice-Chairman of International Human Rights Panel Press Release
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  • Jul 8, 2010

    Smith Acts to Combat Human Trafficking Press Release
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  • Jul 5, 2010

    Senator Cardin to Lead Congressional Delegation to Norway Press Release
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  • Jun 29, 2010

    Helsinki Commission Calls for Greater Assistance to Kyrgyzstan Press Release
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  • Jun 16, 2010

    Global Threats, European Security and Parliamentary Cooperation Hearing
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  • Jun 14, 2010

    Helsinki Commission to hold Inter-Parliament Cooperation Hearing Press Release
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  • Jun 1, 2010

    Hastings Meets Qatari Leaders on Energy, Peace, OSCE Agenda Press Release
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  • May 10, 2010

    Helsinki Commission Video Promotes Multilateral Approach to Security Press Release
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  • May 4, 2010

    Commissioners Call for Political Leadership to Prevent Inter-Ethnic Conflicts Press Release
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  • May 4, 2010

    Mitigating Inter-Ethnic Conflict in the OSCE Region Hearing
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  • May 4, 2010

    Hearing on Inter-Ethnic Conflict Event
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  • May 3, 2010

    Cardin, Hastings Denounce Reprisals, Restrictions on Free Media Press Release
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  • Apr 27, 2010

    Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Inter-Ethnic Conflict Press Release
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  • Apr 26, 2010

    Cardin, Hastings Dismayed over Kazakhstani Supreme Court Refusal to Review Zhovtis Case Press Release
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  • Apr 21, 2010

    2009 OSCE Mediterranean Conference in Cairo is a Success: Highlights Importance of Revisiting Annual Conference Administration Article
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  • Apr 16, 2010

    Cardin, Hastings Welcome Departure of Bakiev from Kyrgyzstan Press Release
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  • Apr 8, 2010

    Cardin, Hastings Urge Calm in Kyrgyzstan Press Release
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  • Mar 17, 2010

    Transparency and Sunshine Week Statement
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  • Mar 11, 2010

    Helsinki Commission Applauds U.S. Human Rights Reports Press Release
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  • Mar 10, 2010

    Commission Applauds Appointment of OSCE Media Watchdog Press Release
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  • Feb 25, 2010

    Helsinki Commission Welcomes Executive Branch Appointees Press Release
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  • Feb 19, 2010

    U.S. Delegation Calls for Renewed Multilateral Efforts in Afghanistan Press Release
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  • Feb 18, 2010

    Richardson Puts Port Security on International Parliamentary Agenda Press Release
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  • Feb 15, 2010

    Cardin, U.S. Delegation Boost U.S.-Morocco Relationship Press Release
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  • Feb 4, 2010

    Tribute to Miklos Haraszti Statement
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  • Feb 2, 2010

    Kazakhstan's Vision of a More Effective OSCE Statement
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  • Feb 2, 2010

    Kazakhstan’s Leadership of the OSCE Hearing
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  • Feb 2, 2010

    Cardin Introduces Maryland’s Ian Kelly, Nominee for Ambassador to OSCE Press Release
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  • Feb 2, 2010

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

    His Excellency Kanat Saudabayev (Foreign Minister) - Republic of Kazakhstan Testimony
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  • Feb 2, 2010

    ROOM CHANGE: Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Leadership of the OSCE Event
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  • Jan 28, 2010

    ROOM CHANGE: Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Leadership of the OSCE Press Release
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  • Jan 27, 2010

    The Year in Review: OSCE Human Dimension Activities in 2009 Article
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  • Jan 19, 2010

    Co-Chairman Hastings Statement on Ukrainian Elections Press Release
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  • Jan 13, 2010

    Greek Chairmanship Moves the OSCE Back Toward its Hallmark Values Article
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2009

  • Dec 30, 2009

    Corruption: A Problem that Spans the OSCE Region and Dimensions Article
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  • Dec 22, 2009

    Report on the 17th Economic and Environmental Forum (EEF) and the future of the OSCE’s Economic and Environmental Dimension Article
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  • Dec 18, 2009

    Did the OSCE Actually Begin in 1724? Article
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  • Dec 16, 2009

    Cardin Applauds Spotlight on Human Rights Treaties Press Release
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  • Dec 11, 2009

    Helsinki Commission Releases Mediterranean Seminar Report Press Release
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  • Dec 11, 2009

    REPORT: Seminar on OSCE Mediterranean Partner Engagement Article
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  • Dec 9, 2009

    OSCE Ministerial Meeting Statement
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  • Dec 6, 2009

    Watch: Helsinki Commission Releases Energy Engagement Video ahead of Copenhagen Meetings Press Release
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  • Nov 6, 2009

    Energy Security and the Future of the OSCE Mediterranean Dimension Headline OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Fall Meetings in Athens Article
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  • Nov 4, 2009

    “Where Walls Still Stand” -- Commission Marks 20th Anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall Press Release
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  • Oct 28, 2009

    Helsinki Commissioners Push for Greater U.S. Promotion of OSCE Press Release
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  • Oct 28, 2009

    Advancing U.S. Interests in the OSCE Region Hearing
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  • Oct 28, 2009

    Hearing on U.S. Policy toward OSCE Event
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  • Oct 22, 2009

    Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on U.S. Policy Toward OSCE Press Release
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  • Oct 14, 2009

    Promoting Tolerance and Understanding in the OSCE Region: The Role of the Personal Representatives Hearing
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  • Oct 12, 2009

    Hastings Lays out Plan for Stronger Middle East Engagement Press Release
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  • Oct 9, 2009

    U.S. Delegation Promotes International Climate Cooperation Press Release
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  • Oct 9, 2009

    U.S. Congressional Delegation, U.S. Ambassador to Meet with Deputy Prime Minister Pangalos Press Release
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  • Oct 6, 2009

    Cardin, Hastings to Lead U.S. Delegation to Climate Change Meeting in Athens Press Release
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  • Oct 5, 2009

    U.S. Helsinki Commission Mediterranean Seminar on OSCE Mediterranean Partner Engagement - Summary Digest Article
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  • Sep 25, 2009

    Helsinki Commission to Participate in International Human Rights Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 9, 2009

    Commission, State Department Discuss Kazakhstan’s 2010 Chairmanship of OSCE Press Release
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  • Aug 18, 2009

    Commission Plays Leading Role at Parliamentary Assembly in Lithuania Article
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  • Jul 23, 2009

    The Future of the OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation Hearing
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  • Jul 20, 2009

    OSCE Participating States Convene Meeting on Religious Freedom Article
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  • Jul 16, 2009

    Helsinki Commission to Host Mediterranean Forum Press Release
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  • Jul 16, 2009

    The Impact of the Iran Crisis on its OSCE Neighbors Event
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  • Jul 13, 2009

    Commission to Hold Hearing on Iran and its OSCE Neighbors Press Release
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  • Jul 7, 2009

    Cardin Elected Vice President of Parliamentary Assembly Press Release
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  • Jul 2, 2009

    U.S. Delegation Meets Lithuanian President Press Release
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  • Jul 2, 2009

    Aderholt Elected Vice Chair of International Human Rights Committee Press Release
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  • Jul 2, 2009

    Smith Resolution on Internet Freedom Passes International Panel Press Release
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  • Jul 1, 2009

    McIntyre Resolution on Afghanistan Passes International Panel Press Release
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  • Jul 1, 2009

    U.S. Delegation Unveils Agenda for International Cooperation at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Press Release
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  • Jun 24, 2009

    Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Hastings to Monitor Albanian Elections Press Release
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  • Jun 10, 2009

    Cardin, Hastings Host Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Press Release
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  • Jun 8, 2009

    Cardin, Hastings Comment on Elections in Lebanon Press Release
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  • Jun 4, 2009

    Briefing on Albania Elections Event
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  • May 27, 2009

    Helsinki Commission to Hold a Briefing on Albania Elections Press Release
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  • May 20, 2009

    U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Cardin and Co-Chairman Hastings Welcome House Appointees Press Release
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  • May 12, 2009

    Approaching the OSCE Chairmanship: Kazakhstan 2010 Hearing
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  • May 12, 2009

    Hearing on Kazakhstan Event
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  • May 7, 2009

    Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Kazakhstan Press Release
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  • Apr 16, 2009

    International Roma Day Bracketed by Rising Extremism and Violence Article
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  • Apr 1, 2009

    Helsinki Commission Activities Statement
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  • Feb 19, 2009

    Senator Cardin Briefs European Parliamentarians on U.S. Detainee and Torture Policy Changes Press Release
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  • Feb 13, 2009

    Helsinki Commission Chairman Cardin to Lead Congressional Delegation to Israel, Syria, and Austria Press Release
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  • Jan 26, 2009

    Co-Chairman Hastings Chairs Meeting in Israel on Countering Discrimination in the Mediterranean Region; Meets with Prime Minister Olmert Article
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  • Jan 6, 2009

    China, Europe and the United States: Implications for the World Article
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2008

  • Dec 31, 2008

    U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Alcee L. Hastings Visits OSCE Mediterranean Partners to Advance Regional Cooperation Article
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  • Nov 18, 2008

    Report on the OSCE’s 2008 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Article
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  • Nov 12, 2008

    Georgia Debate and Mediterranean Forum Highlight OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Fall Meetings in Toronto Article
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  • Nov 6, 2008

    Symposium Focused on Future of the OSCE Article
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  • Sep 17, 2008

    Hearing on the Role of OSCE Institutions in Advancing Human Rights and Democracy Event
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  • Sep 17, 2008

    The Role of OSCE Institutions in Advancing Human Rights and Democracy Hearing
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  • Sep 11, 2008

    Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on the Role of OSCE Institutions in Advancing Human Rights and Democracy Press Release
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  • Sep 10, 2008

    **HEARING POSTPONED** Helsinki Commission Hearing on the Regional Implications for a Mediterranean Union Press Release
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  • Sep 5, 2008

    U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Kazakhstan for OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Annual Session Article
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  • Aug 11, 2008

    OSCE 101: Briefing for Civil Society Press Release
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  • Jul 24, 2008

    The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Session in Kazakhstan Statement
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  • Jul 22, 2008

    Promises to Keep: Kazakhstan’s 2010 OSCE Chairmanship Hearing
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  • Jul 22, 2008

    Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Human Rights and Democratization Reform Event
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  • Jul 17, 2008

    U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Human Rights and Democratization Reform Press Release
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  • Jul 8, 2008

    Helsinki Commissioner Hilda L. Solis Elected to Human Rights Leadership Position in International Organization Press Release
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  • Jun 27, 2008

    U.S. Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen Hastings and Cardin to Hold Press Conference in Astana Press Release
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  • Jun 25, 2008

    U.S. Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen Hastings and Cardin to Lead Congressional Delegation to Kazakhstan Press Release
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  • May 23, 2008

    Helsinki Commission Chairman Hastings to Travel to Russia, Finland and Vienna Press Release
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  • Apr 16, 2008

    Sodertalje, Sweden Accepts 5,000 Iraqi Refugees Statement
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  • Apr 10, 2008

    Hearing on the Iraqi Refugee Crisis Event
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  • Apr 3, 2008

    U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on the Iraqi Refugee Crisis Press Release
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  • Feb 27, 2008

    Finnish OSCE Chairman-in-Office Outlines Priorities, Challenges for 2008 Article
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  • Feb 22, 2008

    Helsinki Co-Chairman Cardin Debates Kosovo at OSCE PA Winter Meeting in Vienna Press Release
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  • Feb 14, 2008

    U.S. Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen Hastings and Cardin to Lead Congressional Delegation to the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria Press Release
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  • Feb 1, 2008

    Georgia’s Extraordinary Presidential Elections, A Competitive First Article
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  • Jan 25, 2008

    The Madrid Ministerial Council Article
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2007

  • Dec 13, 2007

    Hastings Travels to Israel Press Release
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  • Nov 27, 2007

    Rep. Hastings to Hold Roundtable with Journalists at OSCE Ministerial Council in Madrid Press Release
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  • Nov 5, 2007

    OSCE Chairman Addresses Helsinki Commission in Advance of Madrid Ministerial Article
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  • Oct 29, 2007

    Spanish Foreign Minister Moratinos to Testify Before Helsinki Commission Event
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  • Oct 29, 2007

    Spain’s Leadership of the OSCE Hearing
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  • Oct 26, 2007

    **ROOM CHANGE** Press Release
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  • Oct 25, 2007

    Spanish Foreign Minister Moratinos to Testify Before Helsinki Commission Press Release
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  • Oct 18, 2007

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

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

    U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing with OSCE PA President Goran Lennmarker Event
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  • Oct 16, 2007

    U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Kazakhstan's Bid to Chair OSCE in 2009 Event
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  • Oct 16, 2007

    Kazakhstan’s Bid to Chair OSCE in 2009 Hearing
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  • Oct 15, 2007

    U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing with OSCE PA President Goran Lennmarker Press Release
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  • Oct 11, 2007

    U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Bid to Chair OSCE in 2009 Press Release
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  • Sep 13, 2007

    U.S. Helsinki Commission Regrets Spain’s Refusal to Register Russian NGO For OSCE Meeting on Victims of Terrorism Press Release
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  • Aug 16, 2007

    Hastings and Cardin: Kazakhstan's Election will be Key Indicator of Democratic Progress Press Release
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  • Aug 13, 2007

    Sustaining the fight: Combating Anti-Semitism and other forms of intolerance within the OSCE Article
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  • Jul 30, 2007

    Hastings and Cardin to Hold Hearing on Media Freedom Press Release
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  • Jul 20, 2007

    Guantánamo Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Article
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  • Jul 17, 2007

    Hastings and Cardin to Hold Hearing on Energy Security and Democracy Press Release
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  • Jul 8, 2007

    Hastings and Cardin Laud Representative Solis’ Win as OSCE Vice Chair on Human Rights Committee Press Release
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  • Jun 29, 2007

    U.S. Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen Hastings and Cardin and House Majority Leader Hoyer to Lead Congressional Delegation to Ukraine Press Release
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  • Jun 25, 2007

    Pipeline Politics: Achieving Energy Security in the OSCE Region Hearing
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  • Jun 20, 2007

    Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Energy Security in the OSCE Region Press Release
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  • Mar 19, 2007

    OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Convenes Winter Session Article
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  • Mar 19, 2007

    Parliamentary Elections in Serbia Reveal Progress in Democratic Development But also Support for Nationalist Causes Article
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  • Jan 9, 2007

    OSCE Ministers Urge Concerted Action to Combat Sexual Exploitation of Children Article
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2006

  • Dec 8, 2006

    OSCE States to Intensify Efforts to Combat Sexual Exploitation of Children Press Release
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  • Sep 27, 2006

    Protecting Children: The Battle Against Child Pornography and Other Forms of Sexual Exploitation Hearing
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  • Aug 10, 2006

    Commission Commemorates Anniversary of the ODIHR with Wide-Ranging Hearing Article
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  • Jul 7, 2006

    OSCE States Encouraged to Intensify Efforts to Combat Child Pornography Press Release
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  • Jun 29, 2006

    Kazakhstan's Candidacy for OSCE Chairmanship Statement
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  • Jun 28, 2006

    Belgium’s Chairmanship of the OSCE Hearing
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  • Jun 22, 2006

    Belgium’s Chairmanship of the OSCE Press Release
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  • Jun 13, 2006

    From Promises to Practice Article
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  • May 11, 2006

    OSCE at “Critical Point” in Fight against Anti-Semitism Press Release
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  • May 10, 2006

    Helsinki Commission to Examine Human Rights and Democracy Programs in the OSCE Press Release
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  • Apr 20, 2006

    From the Maidan to Main Street Article
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2005

  • Dec 7, 2005

    Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Praises OSCE Decision on Peacekeeping and Human Trafficking Press Release
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  • Nov 23, 2005

    The Meaning of Egypt's Elections and Their Relevance to the Middle East Article
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  • Nov 15, 2005

    Helsinki Commissioners Laud Bosnian War Crimes Tribunals, Call for Continued Cooperation from Balkan States Press Release
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  • Nov 10, 2005

    Helsinki Commission Releases Report on OSCE's Annual Human Dimension Meeting Press Release
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  • Nov 9, 2005

    Helsinki Commissioners Call On Egypt to Protect Coptic Christians Press Release
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  • Nov 9, 2005

    Report on the 2005 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Article
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  • Nov 7, 2005

    U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Press Conference on the Plight of Coptic Christians in Egypt Press Release
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  • Oct 25, 2005

    OSCE Central to U.S. Foreign Policy, Should Not Be Weakened, Say U.S. Helsinki Commissioners Press Release
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  • Oct 25, 2005

    The United States and the OSCE: A Partnership for Advancing Freedom Hearing
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  • Oct 17, 2005

    Helsinki Commission to Examine Role of the OSCE in the Advancement of U.S. Interests Press Release
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  • Oct 12, 2005

    Egyptian Elections "First Step on a Long Road" Say Helsinki Commissioners Press Release
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  • Oct 12, 2005

    The Meaning of Egypt's Elections and their Relevance to the Middle East Briefing
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  • Oct 6, 2005

    Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on the Implications of the Egyptian Election Results Press Release
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  • Sep 19, 2005

    Helsinki Commissioners Voice Doubts About Kazakh Bid for OSCE Chairmanship Press Release
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  • Sep 9, 2005

    U.S. Helsinki Commissioners Express Gratitude for Hurricane Aid from OSCE States Press Release
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  • Aug 19, 2005

    American Agenda Moves Forward at the 14th Annual OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article
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  • Jul 5, 2005

    Helsinki Commissioners Hail OSCE PA Resolution Calling on Arab League to End Boycott of Israel Press Release
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  • Jul 5, 2005

    Christopher Smith Rebuts Kazakh Claims on Meeting Press Release
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  • Jul 5, 2005

    Helsinki Commissioners Praise OSCE Parliamentary Assembly's Resolution on Election Monitoring Press Release
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  • Jul 1, 2005

    U.S. Helsinki Commissioners Urge Focus on Implementation of OSCE Commitments, Avoid "Tinkering" Press Release
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  • Jun 30, 2005

    Helsinki Commissioners Welcome Opening of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Press Release
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  • Jun 21, 2005

    Progress and Challenges: The OSCE Tackles Anti-Semitism and Intolerance Article
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  • Jun 15, 2005

    Senators Named as Newest Commissioners to U.S. Helsinki Commission Press Release
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  • Jun 10, 2005

    U.S. Helsinki Commission Members Denounce Iran's Human Rights Record, Call for Joint U.S.-Europe Response Press Release
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  • Jun 7, 2005

    Helsinki Commission Chair Calls for Stronger Action Against Anti-Semitism, Bigotry Press Release
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  • Jun 3, 2005

    Helsinki Commission to Probe Trans-Atlantic Response to Iran Crisis Press Release
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  • May 23, 2005

    Helsinki Commission, Top U.N. Official to Discuss Human Rights Concerns in Kosovo Press Release
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  • May 19, 2005

    Helsinki Commission Probes Uzbek Crisis Press Release
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  • May 19, 2005

    Unrest in Uzbekistan: Crisis and Prospects Briefing
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  • May 5, 2005

    Lebanon: Development and Prospects Briefing
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  • May 5, 2005

    OSCE Anti-Trafficking Commitments Article
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  • May 3, 2005

    Helsinki Commission to Hold Lebanon Briefing Press Release
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  • Apr 21, 2005

    Helsinki Commission Examines Russian-Syrian Connection Article
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  • Mar 24, 2005

    Helsinki Commission Leaders Call for Prompt Free and Fair Elections in Kyrgyzstan Press Release
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  • Mar 15, 2005

    Death of Human Rights Champion in Ukraine Draws Reaction from Helsinki Commission Leaders Press Release
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  • Mar 15, 2005

    Russian Support for the Syrian Regime Statement
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  • Mar 7, 2005

    Russian and Syrian Threats to Middle East Democracy Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release
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  • Mar 1, 2005

    Resolute in Russia Press Release
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  • Mar 1, 2005

    Helsinki Commission Hearing Reviews Security and Human Rights Challenges in Europe and Beyond Press Release
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  • Jan 25, 2005

    Nomination of Condoleezza Rice to be Secretary of State Statement
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  • Jan 18, 2005

    The Mediterranean Dimension Today: Seeds of Hope Article
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  • Jan 13, 2005

    Democracy in the CIS Press Release
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  • Jan 12, 2005

    Democratic Change in Ukraine Provides a Backdrop of Success at the 12th OSCE Ministerial Article
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2004

  • Nov 10, 2004

    Europe's Largest Annual Human Dimension Meeting Closes with Appeal from NGOs Article
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  • Oct 14, 2004

    Europe's Largest Human Rights Meeting Concludes Press Release
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  • Oct 5, 2004

    OSCE Conference Focuses on Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination Article
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  • Oct 4, 2004

    Helsinki Commission Holds Hearing on Advancing Democracy in Albania Article
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  • Sep 24, 2004

    Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Welcomes Senate Passage of Resolution on Anti-Semitism, Intolerance Press Release
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  • Sep 23, 2004

    Expressing the Sense of Congress in Support of the Ongoing Work of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Statement
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  • Sep 15, 2004

    Hearing: Advancing U.S. Interests Through the OSCE Hearing
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  • Sep 9, 2004

    Helsinki Commission Hearing: Advancing U.S. Interests through the OSCE Press Release
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  • Aug 31, 2004

    OSCE Economic Forum Focuses on Investment and Small Business Development Article
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  • Aug 6, 2004

    U.S. Delegation Makes Major Contributions to OSCE PA Annual Session in Edinburgh Article
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  • Aug 6, 2004

    OSCE Materials Relating to Torture Article
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  • Jul 28, 2004

    CIS Response Letter to President Putin (Russia) Article
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  • Jul 28, 2004

    CIS Response Letter to President Rakhmonov (Tajikistan) Article
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  • Jul 28, 2004

    CIS Response Letter to President Nazarbaev (Kazakhstan) Article
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  • Jul 28, 2004

    CIS Response Letter to President Akaev (Kyrgyzstan) Article
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  • Jul 28, 2004

    CIS Response Letter to President Voronin (Moldova) Article
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  • Jul 28, 2004

    CIS Response Letter to President Kuchma (Ukraine) Article
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  • Jul 28, 2004

    CIS Response Letter to President Karimov (Uzbekistan) Article
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  • Jul 28, 2004

    CIS Response Letter to President Kocharian (Armenia) Article
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  • Jul 28, 2004

    CIS Response Letter to Mr. Lukashenka (Belarus) Article
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  • Jul 23, 2004

    OSCE Election Commitments Reaffirmed Article
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  • Jul 23, 2004

    United States Senate Passes Ukraine Elections Resolution Press Release
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  • Jul 20, 2004

    Hearing: Advancing Democracy in Albania Hearing
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  • Jul 16, 2004

    Government Actions to Combat Anti-Semitism in the OSCE Region Article
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  • Jul 14, 2004

    Advancing Democracy in Albania Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release
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  • Jun 30, 2004

    OSCE Meeting Examines Hate Crimes and Racist, Xenophobic and Anti-Semitic Internet Propaganda Article
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  • Jun 15, 2004

    Hearing: The Middle East: Would the Helsinki Process Apply? Hearing
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  • Jun 9, 2004

    Promoting Democracy and Human Rights in the Middle East Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release
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  • May 17, 2004

    Confronting Anti-Semitim in the OSCE Region Statement
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  • Apr 29, 2004

    Helsinki Commission Members Hail Success of Berlin Conference on Anti-Semitism Press Release
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  • Apr 20, 2004

    Helsinki Commissioners Active at Parliamentary Assembly Winter Meeting Article
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  • Apr 16, 2004

    Powell Urged to Attend Berlin Conference on Anti-Semitism Press Release
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  • Mar 31, 2004

    Annual State Department Report: U.S. Policy and the OSCE Article
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  • Mar 2, 2004

    Chairman Smith Appointed as OSCE PA Special Representative on Human Trafficking Press Release
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  • Feb 26, 2004

    Hearing: The Bulgarian Leadership of the OSCE Hearing
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  • Feb 19, 2004

    Helsinki Commission Hearing Reviews Bulgaria’s Leadership of the OSCE Press Release
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  • Feb 11, 2004

    Briefing: OSCE's Contribution to European Security Briefing
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  • Feb 10, 2004

    Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem Press Release
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  • Feb 4, 2004

    Briefing Reviews OSCE Work on Combating Terrorism, Controlling Arms Transfers & Encouraging Military Transparency in Europe Press Release
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  • Jan 16, 2004

    Strong Substance, Potent Politics Mark Historic Maastricht OSCE Ministerial Council Article
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2003

  • Dec 19, 2003

    Parliamentary Assembly Convenes on Religious Freedom, Mediterranean Issues Article
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  • Dec 10, 2003

    Helsinki Commission Members Engage Government Leaders at Annual Human Rights Review Article
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  • Dec 3, 2003

    Commission Hearing Looked Ahead to Maastricht Ministerial Article
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  • Nov 26, 2003

    Helsinki Commission Reviews OSCE Dutch Leadership Article
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  • Nov 25, 2003

    Further Assault Against Activists in Belarus Article
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  • Nov 21, 2003

    Deplorable Human Rights Conditions Recalled at Helsinki Commission Hearing on Chechnya Article
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  • Nov 10, 2003

    CANCELLED Azerbaijan's Flawed Presidential Election Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release
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  • Oct 28, 2003

    Democracy and Human Rights in Mediterranean Focus of Commission Briefing Article
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  • Oct 27, 2003

    Briefing: OSCE Police-Related Activities Briefing
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  • Oct 16, 2003

    Commission Members Address OSCE Meeting Press Release
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  • Oct 10, 2003

    Keynote Address of Congressman Christopher H. Smith Press Release
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  • Oct 3, 2003

    Briefing: Democracy and Human Rights in the Mediterranean Partner States of the OSCE: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia Briefing
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  • Oct 1, 2003

    Helsinki Commission Briefing Features Democracy and Human Rights in the Mediterranean Press Release
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  • Sep 16, 2003

    Hearing: Chechnya: Current Situation and Prospects for the Future Hearing
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  • Sep 12, 2003

    Situation in Chechnya Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release
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  • Sep 9, 2003

    Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing
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  • Sep 4, 2003

    U.S. Policy Under Review by Helsinki Commission Press Release
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  • Sep 3, 2003

    Hearing: The Dutch Leadership of the OSCE Hearing
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  • Aug 28, 2003

    Helsinki Commission Hearing Reviews Dutch Leadership of the OSCE Press Release
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  • Aug 27, 2003

    U.S. Delegation Active in OSCE PA Rotterdam Annual Session Article
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  • Aug 19, 2003

    Mayor Giuliani, Chairman Smith Lead U.S. Delegation to OSCE Conference on Anti-Semitism Article
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  • Aug 6, 2003

    OSCE Holds First Annual Security Review Conference Article
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  • 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
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  • Jun 5, 2003

    Hearing: Arming Rogue Regimes: The Role of OSCE Participating States Hearing
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  • Jun 2, 2003

    Human Rights in Chechnya Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Article
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  • May 30, 2003

    Arming Rogue Regimes & Terrorists Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release
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  • May 22, 2003

    Prevention of Anti-Semitic Violence Statement
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  • Apr 24, 2003

    Briefing: The Critical Human Rights and Humanitarian Situation in Chechnya Briefing
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  • Apr 3, 2003

    Belarus Democracy Act of 2003 Moves Closer to Passage Press Release
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  • Mar 27, 2003

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

    The Referendum in Chechnya Statement
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  • Feb 28, 2003

    Report: Special Meeting on Anti-Semitism Article
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  • Feb 13, 2003

    Helsinki Commission Leaders Call for “Accurate Assessment” of Chechnya Situation Press Release
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  • Feb 10, 2003

    Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem (Russian) Article
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  • Jan 15, 2003

    Commission Survey’s Bush Administration’s Policy toward the OSCE Article
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2002

  • Dec 18, 2002

    Parliamentary Forum Launches Process to Confront Anti-Semitism Article
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  • Nov 19, 2002

    U.S. Delegation Pursues Broad Agenda at Berlin Parliamentary Assembly Session Article
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  • Nov 14, 2002

    Co-Chairman Smith's Submitted Statement to New Atlantic Initiative Conference on Belarus Press Release
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  • Nov 13, 2002

    Situation in Belarus Continues to Deteriorate Statement
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  • Nov 8, 2002

    Turkey’s Post-Election Future Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release
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  • Nov 5, 2002

    Report: Human Rights and Inhuman Treatment Article
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  • Oct 15, 2002

    Briefing: Intolerance in Contemporary Russia Briefing
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  • Oct 10, 2002

    Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing
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  • Oct 7, 2002

    U.S. Policy toward OSCE Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release
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  • Sep 23, 2002

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statements from Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 20, 2002

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Closing Plenary Statement at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 20, 2002

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Opening Statement Delivered at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 20, 2002

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Trafficking in Human Beings at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Aug 6, 2002

    Berlin Forum Highlights Disturbing Rise in Anti-Semitism Article
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  • Jun 19, 2002

    Hearing: Prospects for Ethnic Harmony in Kosovo Hearing
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  • Jun 11, 2002

    Kosovo’s Human Rights Atmosphere Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release
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  • Jun 4, 2002

    Commission Hearing Examines Cooperation in the War on Terrorism in the OSCE Region Article
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  • May 16, 2002

    Hearing Focuses on Russian-Chechen War Article
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  • May 14, 2002

    OSCE Seminar on Judicial Systems and Human Rights Article
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  • May 8, 2002

    Hearing: International Cooperation in the War on Terrorism Hearing
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  • May 6, 2002

    Russian-Chechen War Focus of Hearing Press Release
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  • May 3, 2002

    International Cooperation in the War on Terrorism Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release
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  • Apr 19, 2002

    Journalist’s Attempted Hand-Shake Leads to Criminal Indictment Press Release
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  • Apr 10, 2002

    Cyprus Talks Focus of Commission Briefing Article
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  • Mar 26, 2002

    Briefing: If the Cyprus Talks Fail Briefing
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  • Mar 12, 2002

    Text of Letter from United States Helsinki Commission Members to President Karimov Press Release
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  • Mar 12, 2002

    Karimov Urged to Confront Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Record Press Release
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  • Feb 20, 2002

    Ukraine Parliamentary Elections Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release
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  • Feb 14, 2002

    OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Delegation Visits Ukraine Article
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  • Feb 7, 2002

    Introduction of S. Res. 205 on Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine Statement
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  • Jan 24, 2002

    Belarus - Opportunities Squandered Statement
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2001

  • Dec 20, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Leaders Welcome Closure of Estonia and Latvia OSCE Missions Press Release
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  • Dec 13, 2001

    Ambassador Stephan H. Minikes Statement
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  • Dec 12, 2001

    Hearing: Human Rights and Democracy in Kyrgyzstan Hearing
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  • Dec 5, 2001

    Briefing: The Status of Cyprus Briefing
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  • Dec 5, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines Situation in Moldova Article
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  • Nov 16, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Examines U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Article
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  • Nov 13, 2001

    67th Anniversary of Ukraine Famine and 25th Anniversary of Ukraine Helsinki Group Statement
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  • Oct 31, 2001

    Hearing: Romania's Chairmanship of the OSCE Hearing
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  • Oct 29, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Hearing Reviews Romanian Leadership of OSCE Press Release
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  • Oct 15, 2001

    Hearing to Review Leadership of OSCE Postponed Until Further Notice Press Release
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  • Oct 3, 2001

    Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward OSCE Hearing
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  • Oct 1, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statements from Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 27, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Closing Statement at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 27, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Closing Statement at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 27, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Hearing to Examine U.S. Policy Toward OSCE Press Release
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  • Sep 27, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Any Other Business at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 26, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion, or Belief at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 26, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Trafficking in Human Beings at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 26, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Intervention on International Humanitarian Law at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 25, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Freedom of Expression at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 25, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Freedom of Association and the Right of Peaceful Assembly at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 25, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion, or Belief at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 25, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on National Minorities at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 21, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Roma and Sinti at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 21, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on the Human Dimension in the work of the OSCE at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 20, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 20, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Equality of Opportunity for Women and Men at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 20, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Prevention of Torture at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 19, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on the Exchange of Information on the Death Penalty Press Release
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  • Sep 18, 2001

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

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Opening Statement at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 17, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Democratic Institutions Press Release
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  • Sep 14, 2001

    Helsinki Commission to Release U.S. Statements from Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release
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  • Sep 14, 2001

    Missed Opportunity in Belarus Article
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  • Sep 9, 2001

    Helsinki Commission Hearing to Examine U.S. Policy Toward OSCE Press Release
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  • Sep 5, 2001

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

    Hearing: Civilian Police and Police Training in Post-Conflict OSCE Areas Hearing
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  • Aug 24, 2001

    Helsinki Commissioners Play Key Role in United States Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article
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  • Aug 9, 2001

    Prospects Fade for Free and Fair Belarus Elections Press Release
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  • Jul 27, 2001

    Romania's Chairmanship of OSCE Statement
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  • Jul 19, 2001

    Report on Activities of U.S. Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Statement
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  • Jul 17, 2001

    Commission Members Contribute to Successful Parliamentary Assembly Session Press Release
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  • Jun 27, 2001

    Twenty-Five Years of the Helsinki Commission Statement
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  • Jun 5, 2001

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

    Introduction of the International Anti-Corruption Act of 2001 Statement
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  • May 10, 2001

    The Moscow Helsinki Group Statement
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  • Mar 29, 2001

    Hearing: Recent Developments in and around Kosovo Hearing
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2000

  • Sep 25, 2000

    Calling the President to Issue a Proclamation Recognizing 25th Anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act Statement
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  • Sep 1, 2000

    Report: U.S. Statements at the 1999 OSCE Review Conference Article
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  • Jul 27, 2000

    25th Anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act Statement
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  • Jul 27, 2000

    Free Speech and Media in the OSCE Region After 25 Years Statement
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  • Jul 27, 2000

    Hearing: Milosevic's Crackdown in Serbia and Threat to Montenegro Hearing
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  • Jul 12, 2000

    Helsinki Commission Chairman Succeeds with Passage of OSCE Resolution Honoring 25th Anniversary of Helsinki Final Act Press Release
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  • Jul 3, 2000

    Bi-partisan Congressional Letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin Press Release
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  • Jul 3, 2000

    Russian Government Denounced for Babitsky Travel Restraints Press Release
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  • Jun 13, 2000

    President Putin's Visit to Moldova Statement
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  • Jun 9, 2000

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

    Anti-Discrimination Laws Needed, Witnesses Testify at Helsinki Commission Hearing on Roma Press Release
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  • Jun 5, 2000

    Congressmen Urge Albright to Rescind Kyrgyzstan Invitation to Democracy Meeting Press Release
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  • May 5, 2000

    Religious Liberty: The Legal Framework in Selected OSCE Countries, Part 1 Article
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  • Apr 4, 2000

    Hearing: The Deterioration of Freedom of the Media in OSCE Countries Hearing
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  • Mar 30, 2000

    Anti-Democratic Actions in Belarus Statement
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  • 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
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  • Mar 9, 2000

    Hearing: Belarus at the Crossroads Hearing
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  • Feb 28, 2000

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

    Hearing: Kosovo's Displaced and Imprisoned - Part 2 Hearing
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1999

  • Jul 15, 1999

    OSCE PA Delegation Trip Report Statement
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  • May 12, 1999

    Briefing: Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo: The Views of Local Human Rights Advocates Briefing
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  • Apr 27, 1999

    Belarus Human Rights Record, OSCE’s Advisory and Monitoring Group Under Fire at Commission Hearing Press Release
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  • Apr 20, 1999

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

    Report on the 1999 OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meetings Article
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  • Apr 6, 1999

    Hearing: Atrocities and the Humanitarian Crisis in Kosovo Hearing
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  • Mar 18, 1999

    Hearing: The Road to the OSCE Istanbul Summit and Human Rights in the Republic of Turkey Hearing
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  • Mar 18, 1999

    “Stop the torture in Turkey—or move this year’s Summit,” says Commission Chairman Press Release
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  • Mar 12, 1999

    The Road to the OSCE Istanbul Summit and Human Rights in the Republic of Turkey Press Release
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  • Feb 9, 1999

    1999-A Critical Year for Belarus Statement
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  • Jan 8, 1999

    Briefing: Bosnian Elections and the Role of the OSCE Briefing
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1998

  • Dec 2, 1998

    Briefing: The Ombudsman and the OSCE: An American Perspective Briefing
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  • Dec 1, 1998

    Report on the 1998 OSCE Implementation Meeting on Human Dimension Issues Article
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  • Feb 5, 1998

    Briefing: Bosnia Briefing
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1997

  • Dec 5, 1997

    Hearing: Status of Religious Liberty for Minority Faiths in Europe and the OSCE Hearing
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  • Dec 1, 1997

    Report on the 1997 OSCE Meeting on Human Dimesions Article
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  • Oct 28, 1997

    Briefing: OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Briefing
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1996

  • Dec 12, 1996

    Briefing: Brcko and the Future of Bosnia Briefing
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  • Nov 1, 1996

    Report: U.S. Statements on the Human Dimension, 1996 OSCE Vienna Review Conference and Lisbon Summit Article
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  • Oct 25, 1996

    Briefing: Civil Implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords in Bosnia Briefing
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  • Sep 1, 1996

    Report: Elections in Bosnia-Herzegovina Article
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  • Jun 26, 1996

    Hearing: Bosnia: Should the OSCE Certify Conditions Exist for Free and Fair Elections? Hearing
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  • Jan 1, 1996

    Report: The 1995 OSCE Meeting on Human Dimension Issues Article
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1995

  • Nov 28, 1995

    Report: Summary of the OSCE Rule of Law Seminar Article
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  • Nov 13, 1995

    Briefing: The OSCE at Twenty: Its Relevance to Other Regions - part 2 Briefing
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  • Nov 13, 1995

    Briefing: The OSCE at Twenty: Its Relevance to Other Regions - part 4 Briefing
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  • Nov 13, 1995

    Briefing: The OSCE at Twenty: Its Relevance to Other Regions - part 3 Briefing
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  • Nov 13, 1995

    Briefing: The OSCE at Twenty: Its Relevance to Other Regions - part 1 Briefing
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  • Sep 27, 1995

    Briefing: Religious Liberty in the OSCE: Present and Future Briefing
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  • Sep 19, 1995

    Hearing: Turkey-U.S. Relations: Potential and Perils Hearing
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  • Jun 11, 1995

    Briefing: Banja Luka-Ethnic Cleansing Paradigm Briefing
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  • May 23, 1995

    Report: International Seminar on Tolerance Article
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  • Apr 6, 1995

    Hearing: The United Nations, NATO and the Former Yugoslavia Hearing
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  • Apr 4, 1995

    Report: The OSCE Human Dimension Seminar on Building Blocks for Civic Society: Freedom of Association and NGOS Article
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1994

  • Feb 1, 1994

    Report: Summary of the CSCE Seminar on Early Warning Article
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1993

  • Oct 14, 1993

    Hearing: Peace in the Middle East Hearing
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  • Oct 1, 1993

    Report: The CSCE Implementation Meeting on Human Dimension Issues Article
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  • Sep 1, 1993

    Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Slovakia Article
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  • Jul 21, 1993

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

    Hearing: The Yugoslavia Conflict: Potential for Spillover in the Balkans Hearing
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  • Jun 1, 1993

    Report: The CSCE's High Commissioner for National Minorities Article
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  • Apr 1, 1993

    Report: U.S. Helsinki Commission Delgation to Romania, Macedonia, Kosovo, and Vienna Article
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1992

  • Dec 18, 1992

    Report: Beyond Process: The CSCE's Institutional Development Article
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  • Dec 1, 1992

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

    Helsinki Document: The Challenges of Change Article
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  • Apr 1, 1992

    Report: From Vienna to Helsinki: Reports on the Inter-Sessional Meetings of the CSCE Process Article
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1991

  • Nov 15, 1991

    Report: The Oslo Seminar of Experts on Democratic Instituions Article
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  • Nov 14, 1991

    Business Roundtable: The Helsinki Process Briefing
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  • Sep 10, 1991

    The Moscow Meeting of the Conference on the Human Dimension of the CSCE Article
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  • Jul 31, 1991

    Hearing: Geneva Meeting on National Minorities and Moscow Meeting on the Human Dimension Hearing
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  • Jul 30, 1991

    Joint Hearing: Conference on Security, Stability, Development, and Cooperation in Africa Briefing
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  • May 28, 1991

    The Cracow Symposium on the Cultural Heritage of the CSCE Participating States Article
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  • May 22, 1991

    Hearing: Democratic Developments in Albania Hearing
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  • Apr 1, 1991

    Final Resolution Concerning the Establishment of the CSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article
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  • Jan 1, 1991

    Annual Report: The CSCE from January 1991 through December 1991 Article
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1990

  • Dec 31, 1990

    Annual Report of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Article
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  • Nov 19, 1990

    The Charter of Paris for a New Europe Article
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  • Jul 18, 1990

    Hearing: Copenhagen Meeting on the Human Dimension Hearing
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  • Jun 20, 1990

    Document of the Copenhagen Meeting of the Conference on the Human Dimension of the CSCE Article
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  • Jun 19, 1990

    Document of the Copenhagen Meeting of the Conference on the Human Dimension of the CSCE (Translations) Article
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  • Jun 1, 1990

    Report: The Copenhagen Meeting of the Conference on the Human Dimension of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe Article
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  • Apr 3, 1990

    Hearing: CSCE Process (N/A) Hearing
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1989

  • Sep 28, 1989

    Hearing: Sofia CSCE Meeting on the Protection of the Environment Hearing
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  • Aug 1, 1989

    CODEL DeConcini - Trip Reports on Turkey and Poland Article
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  • Jul 18, 1989

    Hearing: Paris Human Dimension Meeting - Human Rights in the Helsinki Process Hearing
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  • Apr 18, 1989

    The London Information Forum of the CSCE - Compilation of Speeches Article
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  • Feb 23, 1989

    Hearing: Conclusion of the Vienna Meeting and Implications for U.S. Policy Hearing
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  • Jan 5, 1989

    Concluding Document of the Vienna Follow-Up Meeting (Commission Print) Article
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  • Jan 1, 1989

    CSCE Vienna Follow-Up Meeting - A Framework for Europe's Future Article
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  • Jan 1, 1989

    Concluding Document of the 1986 Vienna Review Meeting of the CSCE Article
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1988

  • Dec 31, 1988

    Annual Report: The CSCE from January 1987 - December 1988 Article
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  • Jan 1, 1988

    Vienna Review Meeting of the CSCE - Phase III and IV Article
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1987

  • Dec 31, 1987

    Annual Report: The CSCE from January - December 1987 Article
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  • Apr 1, 1987

    The Vienna Review Meeting of the CSCE - Compilation of Speeches (Jan. - Apr.) Article
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  • Jan 1, 1987

    Documents of the Helsinki Monitoring Groups in the U.S.S.R. and Lithuania (1976-1986) - Vol. 3 - Ukraine Article
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1986

  • Dec 31, 1986

    Annual Report: The CSCE from January - December 1986 Article
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  • Dec 2, 1986

    Report: Vienna Review Meeting of the CSCE - Phase I Article
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  • Dec 1, 1986

    The Vienna Review Meeting of the CSCE - Compilation of Speeches Article
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  • Nov 2, 1986

    Implementation of the Final Act: Findings and Recommendations Eleven Years After Helsinki (Short Appendix) [16MB] Article
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  • Nov 1, 1986

    Implementation of the Final Act: Findings and Recommendations Eleven Years After Helsinki (Full Version) [24MB] Article
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  • Oct 1, 1986

    List of Organizations Involved in Exchange Programs with the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe Article
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  • Oct 1, 1986

    Hearing: Stockholm Meeting of the Conference on Confidence and Security Building Measures and Disarmament in Europe (CDE) Hearing
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  • Sep 11, 1986

    Hearing: Vienna Followup Meeting of the CSCE Hearing
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  • Mar 18, 1986

    Hearings: Bern Human Contacts Experts Meeting, March 18 and June 18, 1986 Article
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1985

  • Dec 31, 1985

    Annual Report: The CSCE from January - December 1985 Article
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  • Oct 29, 1985

    Hearings: Restrictions on Artistic Freedoms in the Soviet Union, October 29, 1985; and the Budapest Cultural Forum, December 11, 1985 Article
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  • Jun 25, 1985

    Hearing: The Ottawa Human Rights Experts Meeting and the Future of the Helsinki Process Hearing
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  • Apr 1, 1985

    Nineteenth Semiannual Report Article
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  • Apr 1, 1985

    Eighteenth Semiannual Report Article
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  • Mar 1, 1985

    GAO Report: Helsinki Commission: The First 8 Years Article
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1984

  • Dec 1, 1984

    Report: Progress in Perspective Article
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  • Feb 6, 1984

    Hearing: Chairmanship of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe - H.R. 4504 Hearing
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1983

  • Nov 2, 1983

    Report: The Madrid CSCE Review Meeting Article
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1982

  • Nov 1, 1982

    Implementation of the Final Act: Findings and Recommendations Seven Years After Helsinki Article
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  • Mar 23, 1982

    Hearing: Phase IV of the Madrid CSCE Review Meeting Hearing
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1981

  • Dec 28, 1981

    Hearing: The Crisis in Poland and its Effects on the Helsinki Process Hearing
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  • Nov 16, 1981

    Hearing: Fifth Anniversary of the Formation of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group Hearing
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  • Jul 22, 1981

    Hearing: Soviet Violation of Helsinki Finat Act: Invasion of Afghanistan Hearing
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  • May 12, 1981

    A Thematic Survey of the Documents of the Moscow Helsinki Group Article
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1980

  • Dec 31, 1980

    CSCE Activity Report - 96th Congress Article
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  • Aug 1, 1980

    Implementation of the Final Act: Findings and Recommendations Five Years After Helsinki Article
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  • Jan 31, 1980

    Hearing: The Helsinki Forum and East-West Scientific Exchange Hearing
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1979

  • Dec 10, 1979

    Profiles: Helsinki Monitors Article
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  • Nov 1, 1979

    Fulfilling Our Promises: The United States and the Helsinki Final Act (28 MB) Article
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  • Jun 7, 1979

    Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. XI - Religious Persecution in USSR & HR Violations in Ukraine Hearing
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  • Apr 5, 1979

    Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. IX - U.S. Visa Policies Hearing
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  • Apr 3, 1979

    Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. VIII - U.S. Compliance: Human Rights Hearing
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1978

  • Dec 1, 1978

    Fifth Semiannual Report by the President to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Article
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  • Nov 1, 1978

    Reports of the Helsinki Accord Monitors in the Soviet Union Article
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  • Oct 11, 1978

    CSCE Activity Report - 95th Congress Article
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  • Jun 6, 1978

    Soviet Law and the Helsinki Monitors Article
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  • Jun 6, 1978

    Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. VI - Soviet Law and Helsinki Monitors Hearing
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  • May 17, 1978

    The Belgrade Followup Meeting to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe: A Report and Appraisal Article
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1977

  • Oct 1, 1977

    The Belgrade CSCE Meeting - U.S. Delegation Statements, Oct. 6 to Dec. 22 Article
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  • Sep 23, 1977

    Implementation of the Final Act: Findings and Recommendations Two Years After Helsinki Article
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  • Jun 5, 1977

    Hearings: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. IV - Reports on Soviet Repression and the Belgrade Conference Hearing
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  • Jun 1, 1977

    Second Semiannual Report by the President to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Article
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  • May 19, 1977

    Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. III - Information Flow, and Cultural and Educational Exchanges Hearing
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  • Feb 23, 1977

    Hearings: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. I - Human Rights & Contacts Hearing
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  • Feb 11, 1977

    Report to the Committee on International Relations on the Study Mission to Europe Article
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  • Jan 13, 1977

    Hearing: East-West Economic Cooperation--Basket II--Helsinki Final Act Hearing
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1976

  • Dec 1, 1976

    Report of the Study Mission to Europe Article
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  • Dec 1, 1976

    First Semiannual Report by the President to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Article
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1975

  • Aug 2, 1975

    Helsinki Final Act (long version) Article
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  • Aug 1, 1975

    Helsinki Final Act Article
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  • May 6, 1975

    Hearing: Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe Hearing
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