2012

• Oct 12, 2012 Chairman Smith Criticizes Unfair Trial of Vladimir Kozlov in Kazakhstan Press Release » more info

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

• Mar 28, 2012 Chairman Smith’s Bill Promoting Online Freedom Is Passed by Key House Subcommittee Press Release » more info

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

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

• Jan 25, 2012 Kazakhstan: As Stable As Its Government Claims? Event » more info

• Jan 25, 2012 Kazakhstan: As Stable as Its Government Claims? Hearing » more info

• Jan 23, 2012 REVISED: Live Webcast: U.S. Helsinki Commission Hearing on Human Rights in Kazahkstan Press Release » more info

• Jan 20, 2012 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Human Rights in Kazakhstan Press Release » more info

2011

• Jul 29, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission Welcomes Recognition of Romani Victims of Nazi Genocide; Urges Other European Nations to Act Press Release » more info

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

• May 11, 2011 Central Asia and the Arab Spring: Growing Pressure for Human Rights? Hearing » more info

• May 6, 2011 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Central Asia and the Arab Spring Press Release » more info

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

• Jan 27, 2011 Helsinki Commission Leadership Meets with Kazakhstani Foreign Minister Press Release » more info

2010

• Dec 2, 2010 Helsinki Commission Statement on Astana Summit Press Release » more info

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

• Nov 29, 2010 Commission Supports State Department Focus on Civil Society Press Release » more info

• Nov 15, 2010 Watch now: The Helsinki Commission Story Press Release » more info

• Nov 1, 2010 OSCE 2010 Informal Ministerial: Kazakhstan Persistence earns a Summit in Astana Article » more info

• Sep 22, 2010 Senate Committee Passes Cardin, Boxer, Brownback Bill Addressing Child Trafficking Press Release » more info

• Sep 13, 2010 Cardin Marks One Year of Zhovtis Imprisonment Press Release » more info

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

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

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

• Jul 26, 2010 OSCE Holds Conference in Astana on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Article » more info

• Jul 21, 2010 Chairman Cardin’s Statement on OSCE Summit Decision Press Release » more info

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

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

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

• Jun 14, 2010 Legislation, Leadership Needed to Fight Human Trafficking Press Release » more info

• Jun 9, 2010 Cardin, Hastings to Introduce Resolution Protecting Media Freedom Press Release » more info

• Jun 9, 2010 OSCE Representative Cites Threats to Free Media Statement » more info

• Jun 3, 2010 Eurasian Energy Resources and Energy Security Article » more info

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

• May 4, 2010 Hearing on Inter-Ethnic Conflict Event » more info

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

• Apr 27, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Inter-Ethnic Conflict Press Release » more info

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

• Apr 22, 2010 Commissioners Draw Link between Energy Security and Human Rights Press Release » more info

• Apr 22, 2010 Hearing on Revenue Transparency and Human Rights Event » more info

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

• Apr 20, 2010 Natural Resource Charter Statement » more info

• Apr 19, 2010 Commission to Hold Hearing on Revenue Transparency and Human Rights Press Release » more info

• Mar 15, 2010 State Department Human Rights Reports Statement » more info

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

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

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

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

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

• Feb 2, 2010 ROOM CHANGE: Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Leadership of the OSCE Event » more info

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

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

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

• Jan 12, 2010 VIDEO: Energy Transparency Press Release » more info

2009

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

• Dec 23, 2009 Co-Chairmen Call for Investigation in Murder of Kyrgyz Journalist Press Release » more info

• Oct 28, 2009 Hearing on U.S. Policy toward OSCE Event » more info

• Oct 26, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Seek to Improve International Religious Freedom Press Release » more info

• Oct 22, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on U.S. Policy Toward OSCE Press Release » more info

• Sep 17, 2009 U.S. Helsinki Commission Statement upon Administration Decision on Missile Defense Press Release » more info

• Sep 9, 2009 Commission, State Department Discuss Kazakhstan’s 2010 Chairmanship of OSCE Press Release » more info

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

• Jul 13, 2009 Commission to Hold Hearing on Iran and its OSCE Neighbors Press Release » more info

• Jun 3, 2009 Co-Chairman Hastings Calls for Revenue Transparency Press Release » more info

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

• May 12, 2009 Hearing on Kazakhstan Event » more info

• May 8, 2009 **CANCELLED**Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Revenue Transparency and Human Rights Press Release » more info

• May 7, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Kazakhstan Press Release » more info

2008

• Nov 18, 2008 Report on the OSCE’s 2008 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Article » more info

• Sep 5, 2008 U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Kazakhstan for OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Annual Session Article » more info

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

• Jul 24, 2008 The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Session in Kazakhstan Statement » more info

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

• Jul 22, 2008 Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Human Rights and Democratization Reform Event » more info

• Jul 17, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Human Rights and Democratization Reform Press Release » more info

• Jun 27, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen Hastings and Cardin to Hold Press Conference in Astana Press Release » more info

• Jun 25, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen Hastings and Cardin to Lead Congressional Delegation to Kazakhstan Press Release » more info

• Jan 25, 2008 The Madrid Ministerial Council Article » more info

2007

• Nov 27, 2007 Rep. Hastings to Hold Roundtable with Journalists at OSCE Ministerial Council in Madrid Press Release » more info

• Oct 16, 2007 Kazakhstan’s Bid to Chair OSCE in 2009 Hearing » more info

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

• Oct 11, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Kazakhstan’s Bid to Chair OSCE in 2009 Press Release » more info

• Aug 16, 2007 Hastings and Cardin: Kazakhstan's Election will be Key Indicator of Democratic Progress Press Release » more info

• Aug 2, 2007 Hastings and Cardin to Hold Hearing on Media Freedom Event » more info

• Jul 30, 2007 Hastings and Cardin to Hold Hearing on Media Freedom Press Release » more info

• Jul 23, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Link U.S. Energy Security to Need for Democracy in Oil-Rich Countries Press Release » more info

• Jul 23, 2007 Energy and Democracy: Oil and Water? Hearing » more info

• Jul 17, 2007 Hastings and Cardin to Hold Hearing on Energy Security and Democracy Press Release » more info

• Jun 20, 2007 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Energy Security in the OSCE Region Press Release » more info

2006

• Dec 7, 2006 Religious Community Bulldozed in Kazakhstan Statement » more info

• Sep 20, 2006 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Shanghai Cooperation Organization Press Release » more info

• Jun 29, 2006 Kazakhstan's Candidacy for OSCE Chairmanship Statement » more info

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

• Jun 22, 2006 Belgium’s Chairmanship of the OSCE Press Release » more info

2005

• Dec 15, 2005 Missed Opportunity in Kazakhstan Article » more info

• Dec 6, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Decry Kazakh Elections, Fraudulent Vote Count and Intimidation Cited Press Release » more info

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

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

• Sep 19, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Voice Doubts About Kazakh Bid for OSCE Chairmanship Press Release » more info

• Jul 12, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Co-Chairman Introduces Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Legislation Press Release » more info

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

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

• Mar 1, 2005 Helsinki Commission Hearing Reviews Security and Human Rights Challenges in Europe and Beyond Press Release » more info

• Mar 1, 2005 Resolute in Russia Press Release » more info

• Jan 13, 2005 Democracy in the CIS Press Release » more info

2004

• Nov 20, 2004 Democratization in Central Asia Statement » more info

• Nov 10, 2004 Europe's Largest Annual Human Dimension Meeting Closes with Appeal from NGOs Article » more info

• Oct 14, 2004 Europe's Largest Human Rights Meeting Concludes Press Release » more info

• Sep 24, 2004 Greater Regulation of Religion in Kazakhstan? Statement » more info

• Jul 28, 2004 Helsinki Commission Leadership Engage Heads of Nine CIS Countries Article » more info

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

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

• Feb 19, 2004 Helsinki Commission Hearing Reviews Bulgaria’s Leadership of the OSCE Press Release » more info

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

2003

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

• Dec 3, 2003 Commission Hearing Looked Ahead to Maastricht Ministerial Article » more info

• Nov 26, 2003 Helsinki Commission Reviews OSCE Dutch Leadership Article » more info

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

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

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

• Sep 3, 2003 Hearing: The Dutch Leadership of the OSCE Hearing » more info

• May 2, 2003 Helsinki Commission Decries Central Asia’s Imprisoned Press Freedoms Press Release » more info

• Apr 30, 2003 Murdered and Imprisoned Journalists Remembered on World Press Freedom Day Press Release » more info

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

2002

• Dec 31, 2002 Democracy and Human Rights Trends in Eurasia and East Europe: A Decade of Membership in the Organization (Report Only) Article » more info

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

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

• Jun 21, 2002 Human Rights Concerns in Kazakhstan Statement » more info

• Jun 17, 2002 Hearing Addresses Dramatic Increase in Anti-Semitic Attacks Across Europe Article » more info

• Jun 4, 2002 Commission Hearing Examines Cooperation in the War on Terrorism in the OSCE Region Article » more info

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

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

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

• Mar 6, 2002 U.S. Policy in Central Asia and Human Rights Concerns Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release » more info

• Feb 6, 2002 Alarming Developments for Religious Freedom in Kazakhstan Statement » more info

2001

• Dec 20, 2001 Human Rights in Central Asia Statement » more info

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

• Nov 16, 2001 Helsinki Commission Examines U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Article » more info

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

• Oct 12, 2001 Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic Statement » more info

• Oct 11, 2001 Briefing: Religious Registration in the OSCE Region Briefing » more info

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

• Aug 24, 2001 Helsinki Commissioners Play Key Role in United States Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article » more info

• Jul 13, 2001 Helsinki Commissioners Praise First Annual Report on Trafficking in Persons Press Release » more info

• May 17, 2001 Human Rights Problems in Kazakhstan Statement » more info

• Mar 15, 2001 Draft Law on Religion Threatens Freedom in Kazakhstan Statement » more info

2000

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

1999

• Nov 11, 1999 Democratization and Human Rights in Central Asia Statement » more info

• Oct 21, 1999 Central Asia: The Statement » more info

• Oct 1, 1999 Report: Kazakstan's Parliamentary Elections Article » more info

• May 6, 1999 Commissioners Voice Concern Over Condition of Democracy in Kazakstan Press Release » more info

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

• Mar 16, 1999 Kazakhstan's Presidential Elections Statement » more info

• Feb 23, 1999 Kazakhstan's Presidential Election Statement » more info

• Feb 18, 1999 Briefing: Civil Society, Democracy, and Markets in East Central Europe and the NIS: Problems and Perspectivies Briefing » more info

• Jan 10, 1999 Report on Kazakstan's Presidential Election Article » more info

1998

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

1997

• Dec 1, 1997 Report on the 1997 OSCE Meeting on Human Dimesions Article » more info

1995

• Mar 15, 1995 Briefing: Emerging Free Trade Union Movement in the Newly Independent States Briefing » more info

• Feb 17, 1995 Briefing: US Assistance to Eastern Europe and the NIS Briefing » more info

1994

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

• Mar 1, 1994 Report: Parliamentary Election in Kazakhstan Article » more info

1992

• Apr 10, 1992 Helsinki Commission Visit to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine Article » more info

• Jan 9, 1992 Hearing: The New Commonwealth of Independent States: Problems, Perspectives, and U.S. Policy Implications Hearing » more info

1991

• Feb 6, 1991 Hearing: The USSR in Crisis: State of the Union Hearing » more info