WASHINGTON—To empower future leaders in the North America, Europe, Central Asia, and beyond, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), and other partners will convene a seminar for young legislators on Capitol Hill on Monday, February 3 and Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
During the two-day program, leading young legislators from OSCE participating States, along with members of Congress and select guests, will discuss the role of young people in peace and security efforts in both national and international fora. Attendees also will engage with other political leaders to forge a transatlantic network for political action to address emerging human rights and security challenges.
Members of the media are invited to attend the opening and closing sessions of the event.
WHO: Helsinki Commission Chairman Rep. Alcee L. Hastings (opening and closing sessions)
Helsinki Commissioner Rep. Gwen Moore (opening session)
OSCE PA President George Tsereteli (closing session)
Other Members of Congress to be confirmed
Nearly 50 young legislators from 25 countries
WHERE: U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Room HVC-210 (opening session)
U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, Room SVC-200/201 (closing session)
WHEN: Monday, February 3, 2020 (opening session)
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 (closing session)
1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Members of the media must register in advance to attend the public sessions of the seminar by emailing csce[dot]press[at]mail[dot]house[dot]gov.
