2012

• May 8, 2012 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Political Prisoners in Central Asia Press Release

• Mar 21, 2012 Hearing on Human Rights in Northern Ireland Event

• Mar 15, 2012 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Human Rights in Northern Ireland Press Release

• Feb 28, 2012 Live Webcast and Witness added: U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold Hearing on Missing Persons with Queen Noor Press Release

• Feb 24, 2012 Chairman Smith Welcomes Release of Kazakhstani Human Rights Activist Yevgeniy Zhovtis Press Release

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

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

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

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

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

2011

• Dec 20, 2011 Chairman Smith’s Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011 Passes, Goes to White House Press Release

• Dec 19, 2011 Chairman Smith Calls for Final Passage of Belarus Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2011 Press Release

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

• Dec 16, 2011 Chairman Smith Statement on One Year Since Brutal Election Crackdown in Belarus Press Release

• Nov 16, 2011 Human Rights Play on Magnitsky Murder Briefing

• Nov 16, 2011 Commission to Host Human Rights Play on Magnitsky Murder Event

• Nov 15, 2011 Belarus: The Ongoing Crackdown and Forces for Change Hearing

• Nov 15, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Human Rights Play on Magnitsky Murder Press Release

• Nov 8, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Belarus Press Release

• Jul 7, 2011 House OK’s Smith Bill on Belarus Press Release

• Mar 16, 2011 Hearing on Northern Ireland Event

• Mar 11, 2011 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Northern Ireland Press Release

• Jan 18, 2011 Commission Statement Regarding Unrest in Tunisia Press Release

2010

• Dec 27, 2010 Commissioners: Khodorkovsky Conviction Highlights Continued Rights Abuses in Russia Press Release

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

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

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

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

• Nov 30, 2010 Cardin: OSCE Summit an Opportunity for Clinton, Kazakhstan on Human Rights Press Release

• Nov 19, 2010 Helsinki Commission Welcomes Azerbaijan’s Release of Bloggers 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

• Oct 14, 2010 Commission Welcomes Appointment of Former Journalist to Russian Human Rights Council Press Release

• Sep 29, 2010 Cardin, McGovern Introduce Bills Creating Consequences for Corruption Press Release

• Sep 29, 2010 Commissioners Remain Hopeful on Yukos Verdict Press Release

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

• Sep 15, 2010 Commission Marks 10th Anniversary of Murder of Ukrainian Investigative Reporter Press Release

• Aug 3, 2010 Commission Marks 35 Years of Helsinki Final Act Press Release

• Aug 2, 2010 Statement on a resolution marking the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act Statement

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

• Jul 27, 2010 Hearing on Kyrgyzstan Event

• 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 21, 2010 Briefing and Documentary Screening on North Caucasus Event

• Jul 16, 2010 Helsinki Commission Briefing and Documentary Screening on North Caucasus Press Release

• Jul 15, 2010 Senate Adopts Wall Street Reform Including Cardin-Lugar Provision to Increase Transparency and Attack Corruption Press Release

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

• Jul 15, 2010 Wall Street Reform: U.S. Takes Leadership in Extractive Industries Transparency Statement

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

• Jun 29, 2010 Helsinki Commission Calls for Greater Assistance to Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Jun 24, 2010 Chairman Cardin Decries Lifetime Powers for Kazakhstani President Press Release

• Jun 22, 2010 Cardin, Wicker Raise Rule of Law Case Ahead of US-Russia Summit Press Release

• Jun 10, 2010 Statement of Helsinki Commissioners on Balkans War Crimes Convictions Press Release

• May 25, 2010 Cardin, Hastings, Smith Call for Action on Holocaust-Era Property Press Release

• May 3, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Denounce Reprisals, Restrictions on Free Media Press Release

• Apr 26, 2010 Cardin Urges Visa Ban for Russian Officials Connected to Anti-Corruption Lawyer’s Death Press Release

• Apr 26, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Dismayed over Kazakhstani Supreme Court Refusal to Review Zhovtis Case Press Release

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

• Apr 16, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Welcome Departure of Bakiev from Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Apr 8, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Urge Calm in Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Mar 24, 2010 Commission Briefing on Racial Profiling Marks Day Against Discrimination Press Release

• Mar 16, 2010 Commission Supports Continued Reform in Ukraine Press Release

• Mar 15, 2010 Commission Slams Azerbaijan Over Case of Jailed Bloggers Press Release

• Mar 15, 2010 State Department Human Rights Reports Statement

• Mar 10, 2010 Cardin, Hastings: Kazakhstan Supreme Court Should Consider Case of Imprisoned Rights Activist Press Release

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

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

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

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

2009

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

• Dec 16, 2009 Cardin Applauds Spotlight on Human Rights Treaties Press Release

• Dec 15, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Hail Passage of Human Rights Enforcement Act Press Release

• Dec 2, 2009 Co-Chairs Welcome Ruling Recognizing Russia is Bound by Energy Charter Treaty Press Release

• Nov 17, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Statement on Death of Anti-Corruption Lawyer in Russia Press Release

• Jul 20, 2009 OSCE Participating States Convene Meeting on Religious Freedom Article

• Jul 16, 2009 Helsinki Commission Condemns Murder of Russian Human Rights Activist Natalya Estemirova Press Release

• Jun 30, 2009 Cardin, U.S. Delegation Secure Release of U.S. Prisoner in Belarus Press Release

• Jun 23, 2009 The Medvedev Thaw: Is it real? Will it last? Hearing

• Jun 18, 2009 Briefing on Upcoming Kyrgyzstan Elections Event

• Jun 16, 2009 Commission to Hold Hearing on Russia’s Human Rights Record Before Presidential Trip to Moscow Press Release

• Jun 15, 2009 Commission to Hold Briefing on Upcoming Kyrgyzstan Elections Press Release

• Jun 12, 2009 Commission to Host Special Screening: “The Stoning of Soraya M.” Press Release

• Jun 11, 2009 Commission to Hold Briefing on Instability in North Caucasus Press Release

• Jun 9, 2009 Helsinki Commissioners Condemn Violence Against Roma Press Release

• Jun 8, 2009 Helsinki Commission: Cardin, Hastings Statements on North Korea Sentencing of U.S. Journalists Press Release

• Jun 4, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Denounce Modern Authoritarian Regimes Press Release

• Feb 18, 2009 Screening of "Shadow of the Holy Book", A Documentary Film on Turkmenistan Event

• Feb 17, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Co-Host a Screening of "Shadow of the Holy Book", A Documentary Film on Turkmenistan Press Release

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

2008

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

• Jul 29, 2008 Human Rights and Democratization in Azerbaijan Hearing

• Jul 29, 2008 Hearing on Human Rights and Democratization in Azerbaijan Event

• Jul 24, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Human Rights and Democratization in Azerbaijan Press Release

• Jul 8, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Guantanamo Detainees After Boumediene: Now What? Press Release

• Apr 16, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Joins with European Parliamentarians to Express Support for Tibetan People Press Release

2007

• Dec 27, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Condemn Former Prime Minister Bhutto’s Assassination Press Release

• Dec 4, 2007 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing with Leading Belarusian Democracy and Human Right Activists Event

• Dec 4, 2007 The Future Belarus: Democracy or Dictatorship? Briefing

• Nov 27, 2007 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing with Leading Belarusian Democracy and Human Rights Activists Press Release

• 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

• Jul 20, 2007 Guantánamo Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Article

• Jun 21, 2007 Guantanamo: Implications for U.S. Human Rights Leadership Hearing

• Jun 21, 2007 Mr. John Bellinger, III (Legal Adviser) - Department of State Testimony

• Jun 21, 2007 Mr. Tom Malinowsky (Advocacy Director) - Human Rights Watch Testimony

• Jun 21, 2007 Mr. Gabor Rona (International Legal Director) - Human Rights First Testimony

• Jun 21, 2007 International Helsinki Federation for Human Rights () - Testimony

• Jun 21, 2007 Hon. Benjamin L. Cardin (Co-Chairman) - Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Testimony

• Jun 21, 2007 Hon. Steny H. Hoyer (House Majority Leader) - U.S. House of Representatives Testimony

• Jun 19, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Implications of Guantanamo for U.S. Human Rights Leadership Press Release

• Mar 13, 2007 Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome Statement

2006

• Jun 28, 2006 Belgium’s Chairmanship of the OSCE Hearing

• 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

• Mar 30, 2006 Remarks by Hon. Christopher H. Smith on The Coalition for International Justice Statement

• Mar 30, 2006 Remarks by Hon. Benjamin L. Cardin on The Coalition for International Justice Statement

• Mar 17, 2006 Bush Administration Report Reveals Lukashenka’s Links to Rogue Regimes and Corruption Press Release

• Mar 14, 2006 Commission Warns Belarus of Repercussions for Crackdown on Opposition Press Release

• Mar 10, 2006 Helsinki Commission Probes Belarus’ Elections Press Release

• Mar 9, 2006 Freedom Denied: Belarus on the Eve of the Election Hearing

• Feb 24, 2006 Belarus: Freedom Denied? Press Release

• Feb 8, 2006 Human Rights, Civil Society, and Democratic Governance in Russia : Current Situation and Prospects for the Future Hearing

• Feb 2, 2006 Russia: Rights in Retreat Press Release

• Jan 26, 2006 Attack on Chasidic Synagogue in Moscow Statement

• Jan 25, 2006 Helsinki Commission Turns Spotlight on Belarus Press Release

2005

• Dec 14, 2005 Remarks by Benjamin L. Cardin Urging Russian Federation to Withdraw Legislation Restricting Establishment of Nongovernmental Organizations Statement

• Dec 14, 2005 Remarks by Benjamin L. Cardin on Recommending Integration of Croatia into NATO Statement

• Dec 14, 2005 Remarks by Christopher H. Smith Urging Russian Federation to Withdraw Legislation Restricting Establishment of Nongovernmental Organizations Statement

• Nov 18, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Condemn Andijan Trial Verdicts in Uzbekistan Press Release

• Nov 10, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Examine Bosnian War Crimes Trials Press Release

• Nov 8, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Commissioners Express Disappointment in Azeri Elections Press Release

• Jul 13, 2005 The "Yukos Affair" and its Implications for Politics and Business in Russia Briefing

• Jul 11, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Impact of "Yukos Affair" on Russian Business Press Release

• Jun 24, 2005 Russia: Human Rights and Political Prospects Briefing

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

• Jun 20, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Russian Political Landscape Press Release

• Jun 2, 2005 Helsinki Commission Chides Khodorkovsky Verdict as Arbitrary Justice Press Release

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

• May 18, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Crisis in Uzbekistan Press Release

• May 13, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Commission Calls for Calm, Respect for Human Rights in Uzbekistan Press Release

• Apr 26, 2005 90th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Statement

• Mar 28, 2005 Schneerson Collection Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Mar 24, 2005 Helsinki Commission Leaders Call for Prompt Free and Fair Elections in Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Mar 4, 2005 Helsinki Commission Leaders Visit Ukraine Article

• Mar 2, 2005 Helsinki Commission Leaders Condemn Attack Against Roma Community in Siberia Press Release

• Jan 13, 2005 Democracy in the CIS Press Release

2004

• Nov 24, 2004 U.S. Helsinki Commission Leaders Decry Widespread Fraud in Ukrainian Elections Press Release

• Nov 16, 2004 The Case of Mikhail Trepashkin Statement

• Nov 16, 2004 Bring Paul Klebnikov’s Killers to Justice Statement

• Oct 7, 2004 Supporting Democracy in Belarus Statement

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

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

• Jun 24, 2004 Unsolved Murder of Ukrainian Journalist Heorhiy Gongadze Statement

• Jun 1, 2004 Helsinki Commission Leaders Urge President Bush to Raise Russian Rights Concerns Press Release

• May 28, 2004 "Russia: Are Rights in Retreat?" Press Release

• May 5, 2004 Hearing: Northern Ireland Update: Implementation of the Cory Reports and Impact on Good Friday Agreement Hearing

• Mar 16, 2004 Hearing: Human Rights and Police Reform in Northern Ireland Hearing

• Mar 12, 2004 Policing and Human Rights Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Mar 2, 2004 Helsinki Commissioners Eager to Work with Georgian President to Uphold Rights Press Release

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

• Feb 11, 2004 Belarusian Authorities Continue to Stifle Democracy Statement

• Feb 10, 2004 Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem Press Release

• Jan 20, 2004 Troubling Pre-Election Developments in Ukraine Statement

2003

• Dec 22, 2003 Romania: Moving Toward NATO and the EU 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 25, 2003 Further Assault Against Activists in Belarus Article

• Nov 21, 2003 Business Climate in Ukraine Statement

• Nov 10, 2003 CANCELLED Azerbaijan's Flawed Presidential Election Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

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

• Oct 28, 2003 Democracy and Human Rights in Mediterranean Focus of Commission Briefing Article

• Oct 27, 2003 Briefing: OSCE Police-Related Activities Briefing

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

• Oct 3, 2003 Briefing: Democracy and Human Rights in the Mediterranean Partner States of the OSCE: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia Briefing

• Oct 1, 2003 Briefing: Romania: Moving Toward NATO and the EU Briefing

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

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

• Sep 30, 2003 Helsinki Commission Briefing Highlights Romania's Road to NATO and the EU Press Release

• Sep 16, 2003 Murder of Ukrainian Heorhiy Gongadze Still Unsolved After 3 Years Statement

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

• Sep 10, 2003 Briefing: Property Restitution and Compensation in Post-Communist Europe: A Status Update Briefing

• Sep 9, 2003 Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing

• Sep 4, 2003 Helsinki Commission Briefing to Examine Property Restitution and Compensation in Post-Communist Europe Press Release

• Sep 4, 2003 U.S. Policy Under Review by Helsinki Commission Press Release

• Jul 7, 2003 Helsinki Commission Members Press Belgrade to Apprehend Indicted War Criminals, Cooperate with Hague Tribunal Article

• Jun 27, 2003 Certification of Assistance to Serbia Statement

• Jun 11, 2003 Helsinki Commission Leader Outraged as Montenegro Prosecutor Drops Charges in Human Trafficking Case Press Release

• Jun 5, 2003 Death by Torture in Uzbekistan Continues Press Release

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

• May 28, 2003 War Crimes Prosecution, Human Rights in Serbia Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

• May 15, 2003 Briefing: Bringing Justice to Southeast Europe Briefing

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

• May 8, 2003 Co-Chairman Smith Hails Incorporation of Key Provisions of Belarus Democracy Act into Foreign Relations Act Press Release

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

• Apr 3, 2003 Belarus Democracy Act of 2003 Moves Closer to Passage Press Release

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

• Mar 14, 2003 In Memory of Zoran Djindjic Statement

• Mar 14, 2003 Assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic Statement

• Mar 14, 2003 Mourning the Assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Djindjic Statement

• Mar 12, 2003 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Smith Reacts to Djindjic Assassination Press Release

• Mar 12, 2003 Disturbing Developments in the Republic of Georgia Statement

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

• Feb 13, 2003 Introduction of Belarus Democracy Act 2003 Statement

• Feb 10, 2003 Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem (Russian) Article

• Jan 27, 2003 Parliamentarians Organize to Combat Corruption Article

• Jan 15, 2003 Hearing Surveys Human Rights in Republic of Georgia Article

2002

• Dec 13, 2002 Commission Staff Meet with Georgian Officials while Religious Persecution Persists Article

• Nov 14, 2002 Co-Chairman Smith's Submitted Statement to New Atlantic Initiative Conference on Belarus Press Release

• Nov 8, 2002 Turkey’s Post-Election Future Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

• Nov 7, 2002 Putin Urged to Correct Pattern of Religious Discrimination Press Release

• Oct 29, 2002 Co-Chairman Smith Suspicious of Charge Against Journalist in Kazakhstan Press Release

• Oct 18, 2002 Shevardnadze Urged to Act on Violence Against Congregations Press Release

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

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

• Oct 7, 2002 Russian Democracy Act of 2002 Statement

• Sep 24, 2002 Hearing: The Republic of Georgia: Democracy, Human Rights and Security Hearing

• Sep 20, 2002 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Independence of the Judiciary at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

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

• Sep 15, 2002 Statement by Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Rep. Christopher H. Smith on the Second Anniversary of the Disappearance of Georgiy Gongadze Press Release

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

• Jul 16, 2002 Hearing: Property Restitution in Central and Eastern Europe: The State of Affairs for American Claimants Hearing

• Jul 10, 2002 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines State of Property Restitution for American Claimants Press Release

• Jun 27, 2002 Introduction of Belarus Democracy Act Statement

• Jun 26, 2002 Senate Concurrent Resolution 124--Condemning the use of Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhumane, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in the United States and Other Countries, and Expressing Support for Victims of Those Practices Statement

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

• May 14, 2002 OSCE Seminar on Judicial Systems and Human Rights Article

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

• May 6, 2002 Russian-Chechen War Focus of Hearing Press Release

• May 3, 2002 Georgian Government Complicity in Mob Violence Against Minority Religious Groups Article

• May 3, 2002 Murder of Ukrainian Heorhiy Gongadze Still Unsolved Statement

• Apr 26, 2002 Unpunished Religious Persecution in the Republic of Georgia Statement

• Mar 22, 2002 Escalating Violence and Rights Violations in Central Asia Subject of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

• Mar 20, 2002 Re-Registration Campaign Denying Religious Freedom in Azerbaijan Statement

• Mar 19, 2002 Resolution Urging Ukraine to Ensure a Democratic, Transparent and Fair Election Process Statement

• Mar 13, 2002 Karimov Receives Helsinki Commission Letter on Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Violations Press Release

• Mar 7, 2002 Briefing: U.S. Policy in Central Asia and Human Rights Concerns Briefing

• Feb 12, 2002 Anti-Terrorism Conference Held in Bishkek Article

• Feb 7, 2002 Introduction of S. Res. 205 on Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine Statement

• Jan 17, 2002 Commission Holds Hearing on Human Rights in Kyrgyzstan Article

2001

• Dec 20, 2001 Human Rights in Central Asia Statement

• Dec 13, 2001 Free Speech in Czech Republic Statement

• Dec 13, 2001 Ambassador Stephan H. Minikes Statement

• Dec 12, 2001 Hearing: Human Rights and Democracy in Kyrgyzstan Hearing

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

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

• Sep 14, 2001 Missed Opportunity in Belarus Article

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

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

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

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

• Jul 20, 2001 Co-Chairman Smith Urges President to Raise Belarus Human Rights Concerns at G-8 Summit Press Release

• Jul 20, 2001 Statement by Co-Chairman Rep. Christopher H. Smith Press Release

• Jul 19, 2001 Senate Adopts Campbell Resolution on Tenth Anniversary of Baltic Freedom from Soviet Rule Press Release

• Jun 27, 2001 Twenty-Five Years of the Helsinki Commission Statement

• Jun 5, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines Downward Spiral in Russia’s Human Rights Record Press Release

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

• May 31, 2001 Status of Human Rights in Russia Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• May 17, 2001 Human Rights Problems in Kazakhstan Statement

• May 10, 2001 Democracy Under Siege in Belarus Statement

• May 7, 2001 Senate & House Leaders Appoint Full Slate of Commission Members Press Release

• May 2, 2001 Ukraine Human Rights & Democracy Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• May 2, 2001 Hearing: Ukraine at the Crossroads: Ten Years After Independence Hearing

• Apr 26, 2001 Senate Concurrent Resolution 34 Statement

• Apr 25, 2001 Human Rights, Democracy in Ukraine Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Apr 5, 2001 Atmosphere of Trust Missing in Belarus Statement

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

• Mar 21, 2001 Celebrating Greek Independence Day Statement

• Mar 8, 2001 Serbia-Otpor Organization Statement

• Mar 1, 2001 Helsinki Commission Chairman Urges Ukraine to Confront Legacy of Corruption Press Release

• Jan 12, 2001 Helsinki Commission Welcomes Efforts to Locate U.S. Aid Worker Missing in Chechnya Press Release

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

2000

• Nov 2, 2000 Turkey and Possible Military Equipment Sales Statement

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

• Sep 27, 2000 Expressing Sense of House on Peace Process in Northern Ireland Statement

• Sep 25, 2000 Serbia Democratization of 2000 Statement

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

• Sep 22, 2000 Helsinki Commission Chairman Decries Lack of Northern Ireland Police Reforms Press Release

• Sep 22, 2000 Hearing: Protecting Human Rights and Securing Peace in Northern Ireland: The Vital Role of Police Reform Hearing

• Sep 21, 2000 REMINDER Helsinki Commission Hearing Probes Northern Ireland Human Rights and Policing Reforms Press Release

• Sep 13, 2000 Helsinki Commission Probes Northern Ireland Human Rights and Policing Reforms Press Release

• Sep 12, 2000 Russia’s Human Rights Record Subject of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

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

• Jul 29, 2000 Business as Usual in the Russian Federation Statement

• Jul 27, 2000 Milosevic Reign of Terror in Yugoslavia Hindering Human Rights and Democracy, Witnesses Testify Press Release

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

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

• Jul 20, 2000 Briefing with Alexandr Nikitin Briefing

• Jul 15, 2000 OSCE PA Delegation Trip Report Statement

• Jun 19, 2000 Albright Urged to Ensure Personal Safety of Belarus Opposition Leaders Press Release

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

• May 31, 2000 Helsinki Commission Chairman Condemns Russian Confiscation of Amnesty International Documents Press Release

• May 25, 2000 The Putin Path: Are Human Rights in Retreat? Statement

• May 25, 2000 Hearing: Elections, Democratization, and Human Rights in Azerbaijan Hearing

• May 23, 2000 Hearing: The Putin Path: Are Human Rights in Retreat? Hearing

• Mar 21, 2000 Hearing: The State of Democracy and Human Rights in Turkmenistan Hearing

• Mar 16, 2000 Helsinki Commission Hearing on The Impact of Organized Crime and Corruption on Democratic and Economic Reform Announced Press Release

• Mar 14, 2000 Hearing: Protection of Human Rights Advocates in Northern Ireland Hearing

• 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

• Mar 9, 2000 Hearing: Belarus at the Crossroads Hearing

• Mar 1, 2000 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Article

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

1999

• Nov 16, 1999 Expressing United States Policy toward the Slovak Republic Statement

• Oct 22, 1999 Crackdown in Belarus Statement

• Oct 21, 1999 Central Asia: The Statement

• Sep 8, 1999 Briefing: Human Rights in Russia Briefing

• Jul 22, 1999 Uzbekistan's Litany of Violations Statement

• Jul 15, 1999 OSCE PA Delegation Trip Report Statement

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

• May 6, 1999 Hearing: The State of Human Rights and Democracy in Kazakstan Hearing

• May 2, 1999 Constitutional Impasse Continues in Belarus Statement

• Apr 27, 1999 Belarus Human Rights Record, OSCE’s Advisory and Monitoring Group Under Fire at Commission Hearing Press Release

• Apr 27, 1999 Hearing: Belarus--Back in the USSR? Hearing

• Apr 19, 1999 Hearing Announced: “Belarus—Back in the USSR?” Press Release

• Apr 12, 1999 Commission releases Chairman’s statement on the assassination of Slavko Curuvija Press Release

• Mar 24, 1999 Briefing: Deputy Shishlov: The Decline in Human Rights, Rule of Law, Religious Liberty, and Environmental Safety in Russia Today Briefing

• Mar 23, 1999 Condemning the Murder of Rosemary Nelson and Urging Protection of Defense Attorneys in Northern Ireland Statement

• Mar 11, 1999 Democratic Processes in Slovakia Statement

• Mar 10, 1999 The Serbia and Montenegro Democracy Act of 1999 Statement

• Feb 9, 1999 1999-A Critical Year for Belarus Statement

• Jan 15, 1999 Hearing: Whither Human Rights in Russia? Hearing

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

1998

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

• Dec 2, 1998 Briefing: The Ombudsman and the OSCE: An American Perspective Briefing

• Oct 8, 1998 Briefing: The Status of Human Rights in Russia Briefing

• Jun 19, 1998 Briefing: Belarus Opposition Leaders Briefing

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

• Mar 1, 1998 Report on Political Reform and Human Rights in Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, and Kazakstan Article

1997

• Sep 29, 1997 What's Next, Mr. Prime Minister? Democracy Hangs in the Balance in Slovakia on Constitution's Fifth Birthday Statement

• Jun 12, 1997 Briefing: The Human Rights Situation in Croatia Briefing

• Apr 22, 1997 Slovakian Human Rights Issues Statement

• Mar 21, 1997 Briefing: The Current Situation in Croatia Briefing

• Mar 1, 1997 Report on Government-Opposition Relations in Uzbekistan Article

1996

• Dec 12, 1996 Hearing: Political Turmoil in Serbia Hearing

• Oct 30, 1996 Briefing: The Current Situation in Belarus Briefing

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

• Aug 2, 1996 Hungary's Relations with her Neighbors Statement

• 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

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

• May 20, 1996 Violence in Slovakia Statement

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

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

1995

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

• Jun 6, 1995 Briefing: Human Rights in Turkey Briefing

1994

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

• Jul 1, 1994 Briefing: Banned Turkish Parliamentarians Discuss State of Democracy in Turkey Briefing

• Jun 3, 1994 Briefing: Doing Business in Russia and the NIS: Opportunities and Obstacles Briefing

• May 16, 1994 Briefing: Human Rights Law Group Briefing on Human Rights in Turkey Briefing

• May 3, 1994 Briefing: Doing Business in Russia and the NIS: Opportunities and Obstacles (N/A) Briefing

• Jan 1, 1994 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Poland Article

1993

• Nov 3, 1993 Hearing: The Current State and Future Prospects of Democracy in Russia Hearing

• Sep 1, 1993 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Bulgaria Article

• Sep 1, 1993 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Croatia Article

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

• Apr 5, 1993 Briefing: Human Rights in Turkey Briefing

• Apr 5, 1993 Briefing: Human Rights In Turkey: Part 2 Briefing

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

1992

• Aug 1, 1992 Report: Paliamentary and Presidential Elections in an Independent Croatia Article

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

1991

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

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

1990

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

• Jul 18, 1990 Hearing: Copenhagen Meeting on the Human Dimension Hearing

• Apr 1, 1990 Report: Congressional Delegation Visit to Yugoslavia, Romania and Bulgaria Article