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We are a U.S. government commission that promotes human rights, military security, and economic cooperation in 57 countries in Europe, Eurasia, and North America.

Nine Commissioners are members of the Senate, nine are members of the House of Representatives, and three are executive branch officials.

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Russian Rule-of-Law Abuses to Be Examined at Upcoming Helsinki Commission Hearing
Jan 05, 2016
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CHS Refugee Hearing
Smith Calls for Action on Worst Refugee Crisis in Europe since WWII
Jan 05, 2016
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Helsinki Commission Chair Chris Smith Shines Light on Egregious Rule-of-Law Abuses by Russian Government
Jan 05, 2016
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Helsinki Commission Chair Honored by American Hungarian Federation
Jan 05, 2016
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Helsinki Commission Briefing to Examine Serious Decline in Respect for Human Rights in Azerbaijan
Jan 05, 2016
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Smith Resolution to Help Protect Jewish Communities in Europe Passes House Unanimously
Jan 04, 2016
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Helsinki Commission Chair Honored by Voices of the Bosnian Genocide
Jan 04, 2016
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Helsinki Commission Briefing to Examine Best Practices for Rescuing Trafficking Victims
Jan 04, 2016
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Helsinki Commission Briefing to Probe Human Rights Violations in Occupied Crimea
Jan 04, 2016
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Helsinki Commission Co-Chair Welcomes NATO's Invitation to Montenegro
Jan 04, 2016
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Helsinki Commission Chair Welcomes Release of Leyla Yunus as "First Step"
Jan 04, 2016
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Chairman Smith Underscores Plight of Political Prisoners in OSCE Region on International Human Rights Day
Dec 22, 2015

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The Transatlantic

“The Transatlantic” is a podcast featuring human stories about freedom and security across oceans, political divides, and intellectual traditions hosted by Bakhti Nishanov, senior policy advisor at the U.S. Helsinki Commission.

 

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