CSCE :: User Groups
2012
Apr 17, 2012
Chairman Smith Responds to Release of Two Belarusian Political Prisoners—Calls for Increased Efforts to Secure the Release of Others Press Release
Mar 29, 2012
Commemorating Belarusan Independence by Fighting for Human Rights in Belarus Statement
Mar 28, 2012
Chairman Smith’s Bill Promoting Online Freedom Is Passed by Key House Subcommittee 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
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 15, 2011
Belarus: The Ongoing Crackdown and Forces for Change Hearing
Nov 8, 2011
U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Belarus Press Release
Jul 29, 2011
U.S. Helsinki Commission Welcomes Recognition of Romani Victims of Nazi Genocide; Urges Other European Nations to Act Press Release
Jul 28, 2011
U.S. Policy and the OSCE: Making Good on Commitments Hearing
Jul 7, 2011
House OK’s Smith Bill on Belarus Press Release
Apr 15, 2011
Chairman Smith’s Bill on Belarus Clears Committee Press Release
Apr 1, 2011
Chairman Smith: “Belarus – ‘Europe’s Last Dictatorship’ – Must Stop Crushing the Human Rights of Its People" Press Release
Feb 16, 2011
Lithuania’s Leadership of the OSCE Hearing
Jan 20, 2011
Commissioners Concerned with Post-Election Repression in Belarus Press Release
Jan 6, 2011
Belarusian Regime Resolutely Dashes Any Hopes for Democratic Liberalization Article
2010
Dec 21, 2010
Helsinki Commission Condemns Violence Amid Elections in Belarus Press Release
Nov 30, 2010
Cardin: OSCE Summit an Opportunity for Clinton, Kazakhstan on Human Rights 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
Sep 22, 2010
Senate Committee Passes Cardin, Boxer, Brownback Bill Addressing Child Trafficking 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
Jun 14, 2010
Legislation, Leadership Needed to Fight Human Trafficking Press Release
Jun 9, 2010
Cardin, Hastings to Introduce Resolution Protecting Media Freedom Press Release
May 4, 2010
Commissioners Call for Political Leadership to Prevent Inter-Ethnic Conflicts Press Release
May 4, 2010
Mitigating Inter-Ethnic Conflict in the OSCE Region Hearing
May 4, 2010
Hearing on Inter-Ethnic Conflict Event
May 3, 2010
Cardin, Hastings Denounce Reprisals, Restrictions on Free Media Press Release
Apr 27, 2010
Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Inter-Ethnic Conflict Press Release
Apr 22, 2010
Hearing on Revenue Transparency and Human Rights Event
Apr 19, 2010
Commission to Hold Hearing on Revenue Transparency and Human Rights Press Release
Mar 15, 2010
State Department Human Rights Reports Statement
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
2009
Dec 30, 2009
Corruption: A Problem that Spans the OSCE Region and Dimensions Article
Nov 4, 2009
“Where Walls Still Stand” -- Commission Marks 20th Anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall Press Release
Oct 28, 2009
Hearing on U.S. Policy toward OSCE Event
Oct 26, 2009
Cardin, Hastings Seek to Improve International Religious Freedom Press Release
Oct 22, 2009
Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on U.S. Policy Toward OSCE Press Release
Sep 17, 2009
U.S. Helsinki Commission Statement upon Administration Decision on Missile Defense Press Release
Aug 18, 2009
Commission Plays Leading Role at Parliamentary Assembly in Lithuania Article
Jun 30, 2009
Cardin, U.S. Delegation Secure Release of U.S. Prisoner in Belarus Press Release
Jun 22, 2009
Cardin, Hastings to Lead Congressional Delegation to Balkans, Baltics Press Release
Feb 11, 2009
Belarus Imprisonment Statement
2008
Nov 18, 2008
Report on the OSCE’s 2008 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Article
Oct 24, 2008
Belarus’ Parliamentary Elections Fail to Meet OSCE Democratic Election Commitments Article
Sep 24, 2008
Helsinki Commission: Belarus Still Lacking Progress in Human Rights and Democracy in Run Up to Election Press Release
Sep 16, 2008
Hearing on Upcoming Elections in Belarus Event
Sep 16, 2008
Business as Usual? Belarus on the Eve of Elections Hearing
Sep 9, 2008
Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Upcoming Elections in Belarus Press Release
Aug 11, 2008
OSCE 101: Briefing for Civil Society Press Release
May 15, 2008
Concern about Treatment of U.S. Citizen in Belarusian Detention Statement
Jan 15, 2008
Human Rights and Democracy in Belarus Off to Discouraging Start in the New Year Statement
2007
Dec 12, 2007
Hastings Outraged by Merciless Attack on Belarus’ Young Front Leader Zmitser Fedaruk Press Release
Dec 4, 2007
The Future Belarus: Democracy or Dictatorship? Briefing
Dec 4, 2007
Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing with Leading Belarusian Democracy and Human Right Activists Event
Nov 27, 2007
Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing with Leading Belarusian Democracy and Human Rights Activists Press Release
Jun 25, 2007
Pipeline Politics: Achieving Energy Security in the OSCE Region Hearing
2006
Dec 7, 2006
Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006 Statement
Jul 27, 2006
Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006 Statement
Apr 25, 2006
The Legacy of Chornobyl: Health and Safety 20 Years Later Hearing
Apr 25, 2006
Helsinki Commission Reviews Long-term Health and Safety Issues from Chornobyl Disaster Press Release
Apr 20, 2006
From the Maidan to Main Street Article
Apr 19, 2006
Chornobyl: Consequences and Responses Press Release
Mar 17, 2006
Bush Administration Report Reveals Lukashenka’s Links to Rogue Regimes and Corruption Press Release
Mar 17, 2006
Belarusian Election Turning Into a Farce 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 1, 2006
Democracy in Belarus Briefing
Jan 25, 2006
Helsinki Commission Turns Spotlight on Belarus Press Release
2005
Dec 6, 2005
Riding Roughshod Over Rights in Belarus Statement
Nov 30, 2005
Helsinki Commissioners Release Letter Denouncing Russian NGO Legislation Press Release
Nov 8, 2005
Helsinki Commissioners Praise State Department Report, Say Religious Freedom "Endangered" Press Release
Jun 10, 2005
Examining Efforts to Eradicate Human Trafficking Statement
May 4, 2005
Helsinki Commission Members Alarmed by Threats to "Cowshed" Church in Belarus Press Release
Mar 4, 2005
Belarus--Outpost of Tyranny Statement
Mar 1, 2005
Helsinki Commission Hearing Reviews Security and
Human Rights Challenges in Europe and Beyond Press Release
Mar 1, 2005
Resolute in Russia 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 10, 2004
Ukraine Presidential Election Focus of
Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release
Nov 10, 2004
Europe's Largest Annual Human Dimension
Meeting Closes with Appeal from NGOs Article
Nov 9, 2004
Helsinki Commission Staff Observe
Farcical Belarus Elections Article
Oct 21, 2004
President Bush Signs Belarus Democracy Act on
Heels of Rigged Elections and Referendum Press Release
Oct 14, 2004
Europe's Largest Human Rights Meeting Concludes Press Release
Oct 7, 2004
Supporting Democracy in Belarus Statement
Oct 5, 2004
Belarus Democracy Act
Unanimously Passes U.S. House Press Release
Oct 4, 2004
Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 Statement
Sep 29, 2004
Helsinki Commission Chairman Delivers
Remarks on Belarus, Ukraine Elections Press Release
Jul 28, 2004
CIS Response Letter to Mr. Lukashenka (Belarus) Article
Jul 28, 2004
Helsinki Commission Leadership
Engage Heads of Nine CIS Countries Article
Jul 22, 2004
Urging the Government of Belarus to Ensure Democratic, Transparent, and Fair Election Process Statement
Mar 25, 2004
Opposition Under Attack in Belarus Statement
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 16, 2004
Strong Substance, Potent Politics Mark
Historic Maastricht OSCE Ministerial Council Article
2003
Dec 10, 2003
Helsinki Commission Members Engage Government Leaders
at Annual Human Rights Review Article
Nov 26, 2003
Helsinki Commission Reviews
OSCE Dutch Leadership Article
Nov 25, 2003
Further Assault Against Activists in Belarus Article
Oct 16, 2003
Commission Members Address OSCE Meeting Press Release
Sep 9, 2003
Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing
Sep 4, 2003
U.S. Policy Under Review
by Helsinki Commission
Press Release
Sep 3, 2003
Hearing: The Dutch Leadership of the OSCE Hearing
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
Jun 24, 2003
Repression Spreading in Belarus Statement
Jun 5, 2003
Hearing: Arming Rogue Regimes: The Role of OSCE Participating States Hearing
May 30, 2003
Arming Rogue Regimes & Terrorists
Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing
Press Release
May 23, 2003
Helsinki Commission Members
Seek Broad Human Rights Dialogue
for Bush Meetings with European Leaders Press Release
May 23, 2003
Full Text of Helsinki Commission
Letter to President Bush Press Release
May 9, 2003
Human Rights in Belarus and Russia Statement
May 8, 2003
Co-Chairman Smith Hails Incorporation of
Key Provisions of Belarus Democracy Act
into Foreign Relations Act Press Release
Apr 30, 2003
Murdered and Imprisoned Journalists
Remembered on World Press Freedom Day Press Release
Apr 11, 2003
Regime Targets Independent Media in Belarus Statement
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 25, 2003
Belarus Democracy Act 2003 Statement
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
2002
Dec 31, 2002
Democracy and Human Rights Trends in Eurasia and East Europe: A Decade of Membership in the Organization (Report Only) Article
Nov 14, 2002
Co-Chairman Smith's Submitted Statement
to New Atlantic Initiative Conference on Belarus Press Release
Nov 13, 2002
Situation in Belarus Continues to Deteriorate Statement
Oct 10, 2002
Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing
Oct 7, 2002
Belarus Religion Law
Prompts Reaction from
Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Press Release
Aug 5, 2002
“Shock”in United States Congress as
Belarus Authorities Bulldoze New Church Press Release
Jun 27, 2002
Introduction of Belarus Democracy Act Statement
May 8, 2002
Hearing: International Cooperation in the War on Terrorism Hearing
Jan 24, 2002
Belarus - Opportunities Squandered Statement
2001
Sep 14, 2001
Missed Opportunity in Belarus Article
Aug 24, 2001
Helsinki Commissioners Play Key Role in United States
Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article
Aug 9, 2001
Prospects Fade for Free and Fair Belarus Elections 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 18, 2001
"Disappeared" Belarusian Opposition Leaders Statement
Jul 13, 2001
Helsinki Commissioners Praise
First Annual Report on Trafficking in Persons Press Release
May 10, 2001
Democracy Under Siege in Belarus Statement
Apr 5, 2001
Atmosphere of Trust Missing in Belarus Statement
2000
Oct 26, 2000
H.Con.Res. 433 Regarding Belarus Statement
Oct 19, 2000
Democracy Denied in Belarus Statement
Oct 19, 2000
Senate Concurrent Resolution 153 Statement
Oct 13, 2000
Flawed Elections in Belarus Statement
Sep 29, 2000
Continuing Climate of Fear in Belarus Statement
Sep 1, 2000
Report: U.S. Statements at the 1999 OSCE Review Conference Article
Jun 20, 2000
Senators Urge Albright Meeting with
Belarus Opposition Party Leaders Press Release
Jun 19, 2000
Albright Urged to Ensure Personal Safety
of Belarus Opposition Leaders Press Release
Jun 8, 2000
Albright Urged to Ensure Personal Safety
of Belarus Opposition Leaders Press Release
May 31, 2000
Commissioners Outraged Over Lukashenka
Threats Against Belarusian Opposition Leaders Press Release
May 3, 2000
Expressing Condemnation of Continuing Human Rights Violation of Belarus Statement
Mar 30, 2000
Suppression of Peaceful Demonstrations in Belarus Statement
Mar 30, 2000
Anti-Democratic Actions in Belarus Statement
Mar 9, 2000
Hearing: Belarus at the Crossroads Hearing
Mar 1, 2000
Helsinki Commission Hearing Announced:
Belarus: Stalled at a Crossroads Press Release
1999
Oct 22, 1999
Crackdown in Belarus Statement
Oct 20, 1999
Belarus' President Lukashenka Called on the Carpet by
Helsinki Commission for Human Rights Violations Press Release
Jul 20, 1999
Developments in Belarus Statement
Jul 15, 1999
OSCE PA Delegation Trip Report Statement
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
Mar 9, 1999
Politically Motivated Arrests in Belarus Statement
Feb 18, 1999
Briefing: Civil Society, Democracy, and Markets in East Central Europe and the NIS: Problems and Perspectivies Briefing
Feb 9, 1999
1999-A Critical Year for Belarus Statement
1998
Jun 19, 1998
Briefing: Belarus Opposition Leaders Briefing
1997
Dec 1, 1997
Report on the 1997 OSCE Meeting on Human Dimesions Article
1996
Oct 30, 1996
Briefing: The Current Situation in Belarus Briefing
Apr 23, 1996
Hearing: The Legacy of Chernobyl Hearing
1995
Mar 15, 1995
Briefing: Emerging Free Trade Union Movement in the Newly Independent States Briefing
Feb 17, 1995
Briefing: US Assistance to Eastern Europe and the NIS Briefing
1994
Oct 12, 1994
Briefing: Democratization, Political and Economic Reform in East Central Europe (N/A) Briefing
Jun 1, 1994
Report: The Belarusian Presidential Election Article
May 3, 1994
Briefing: Doing Business in Russia and the NIS: Opportunities and Obstacles (N/A) Briefing
1992
Jul 25, 1992
Staff Delegation Trip Report on Moscow, Georgia, Moldova and Belarus Article
Jun 25, 1992
Staff Delegation to Moscow, Georgia, Moldova and Belarus Article
Jan 9, 1992
Hearing: The New Commonwealth of Independent States:
Problems, Perspectives, and U.S. Policy Implications Hearing
1991
Apr 26, 1991
Briefing: Chernobyl: Five Years Later Briefing
Feb 6, 1991
Hearing: The USSR in Crisis: State of the Union Hearing
CSCE :: User Groups
Apr 17, 2012
Chairman Smith Responds to Release of Two Belarusian Political Prisoners—Calls for Increased Efforts to Secure the Release of Others Press Release
Mar 28, 2012
Chairman Smith’s Bill Promoting Online Freedom Is Passed by Key House Subcommittee 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
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 8, 2011
U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Belarus Press Release
Jul 29, 2011
U.S. Helsinki Commission Welcomes Recognition of Romani Victims of Nazi Genocide; Urges Other European Nations to Act Press Release
Jul 7, 2011
House OK’s Smith Bill on Belarus Press Release
Apr 15, 2011
Chairman Smith’s Bill on Belarus Clears Committee Press Release
Apr 1, 2011
Chairman Smith: “Belarus – ‘Europe’s Last Dictatorship’ – Must Stop Crushing the Human Rights of Its People" Press Release
Jan 20, 2011
Commissioners Concerned with Post-Election Repression in Belarus Press Release
Jan 6, 2011
Belarusian Regime Resolutely Dashes Any Hopes for Democratic Liberalization Article
Dec 21, 2010
Helsinki Commission Condemns Violence Amid Elections in Belarus Press Release
Nov 30, 2010
Cardin: OSCE Summit an Opportunity for Clinton, Kazakhstan on Human Rights 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
Sep 22, 2010
Senate Committee Passes Cardin, Boxer, Brownback Bill Addressing Child Trafficking Press Release
Aug 3, 2010
Commission Marks 35 Years of Helsinki Final Act Press Release
Jul 27, 2010
Copenhagen Anniversary Conference: 20 Years of the Copenhagen Document Article
Jun 14, 2010
Legislation, Leadership Needed to Fight Human Trafficking Press Release
Jun 9, 2010
Cardin, Hastings to Introduce Resolution Protecting Media Freedom Press Release
May 4, 2010
Commissioners Call for Political Leadership to Prevent Inter-Ethnic Conflicts Press Release
May 3, 2010
Cardin, Hastings Denounce Reprisals, Restrictions on Free Media Press Release
Apr 27, 2010
Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Inter-Ethnic Conflict Press Release
Apr 19, 2010
Commission to Hold Hearing on Revenue Transparency and Human Rights 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
Dec 30, 2009
Corruption: A Problem that Spans the OSCE Region and Dimensions Article
Nov 4, 2009
“Where Walls Still Stand” -- Commission Marks 20th Anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall Press Release
Oct 26, 2009
Cardin, Hastings Seek to Improve International Religious Freedom Press Release
Oct 22, 2009
Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on U.S. Policy Toward OSCE Press Release
Sep 17, 2009
U.S. Helsinki Commission Statement upon Administration Decision on Missile Defense Press Release
Aug 18, 2009
Commission Plays Leading Role at Parliamentary Assembly in Lithuania Article
Jun 30, 2009
Cardin, U.S. Delegation Secure Release of U.S. Prisoner in Belarus Press Release
Jun 22, 2009
Cardin, Hastings to Lead Congressional Delegation to Balkans, Baltics Press Release
Nov 18, 2008
Report on the OSCE’s 2008 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Article
Oct 24, 2008
Belarus’ Parliamentary Elections Fail to Meet OSCE Democratic Election Commitments Article
Sep 24, 2008
Helsinki Commission: Belarus Still Lacking Progress in Human Rights and Democracy in Run Up to Election Press Release
Sep 9, 2008
Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Upcoming Elections in Belarus Press Release
Aug 11, 2008
OSCE 101: Briefing for Civil Society Press Release
Dec 12, 2007
Hastings Outraged by Merciless Attack on Belarus’ Young Front Leader Zmitser Fedaruk Press Release
Nov 27, 2007
Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing with Leading Belarusian Democracy and Human Rights Activists Press Release
Apr 25, 2006
Helsinki Commission Reviews Long-term Health and Safety Issues from Chornobyl Disaster Press Release
Apr 20, 2006
From the Maidan to Main Street Article
Apr 19, 2006
Chornobyl: Consequences and Responses Press Release
Mar 17, 2006
Bush Administration Report Reveals Lukashenka’s Links to Rogue Regimes and Corruption Press Release
Mar 17, 2006
Belarusian Election Turning Into a Farce 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
Feb 24, 2006
Belarus: Freedom Denied? Press Release
Jan 25, 2006
Helsinki Commission Turns Spotlight on Belarus Press Release
Nov 30, 2005
Helsinki Commissioners Release Letter Denouncing Russian NGO Legislation Press Release
Nov 8, 2005
Helsinki Commissioners Praise State Department Report, Say Religious Freedom "Endangered" Press Release
May 4, 2005
Helsinki Commission Members Alarmed by Threats to "Cowshed" Church in Belarus Press Release
Mar 1, 2005
Helsinki Commission Hearing Reviews Security and
Human Rights Challenges in Europe and Beyond Press Release
Mar 1, 2005
Resolute in Russia Press Release
Jan 13, 2005
Democracy in the CIS Press Release
Nov 24, 2004
U.S. Helsinki Commission Leaders
Decry Widespread Fraud in Ukrainian Elections Press Release
Nov 10, 2004
Ukraine Presidential Election Focus of
Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release
Nov 10, 2004
Europe's Largest Annual Human Dimension
Meeting Closes with Appeal from NGOs Article
Nov 9, 2004
Helsinki Commission Staff Observe
Farcical Belarus Elections Article
Oct 21, 2004
President Bush Signs Belarus Democracy Act on
Heels of Rigged Elections and Referendum Press Release
Oct 14, 2004
Europe's Largest Human Rights Meeting Concludes Press Release
Oct 5, 2004
Belarus Democracy Act
Unanimously Passes U.S. House Press Release
Sep 29, 2004
Helsinki Commission Chairman Delivers
Remarks on Belarus, Ukraine Elections Press Release
Jul 28, 2004
CIS Response Letter to Mr. Lukashenka (Belarus) Article
Jul 28, 2004
Helsinki Commission Leadership
Engage Heads of Nine CIS Countries Article
Feb 10, 2004
Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem Press Release
Jan 16, 2004
Strong Substance, Potent Politics Mark
Historic Maastricht OSCE Ministerial Council Article
Dec 10, 2003
Helsinki Commission Members Engage Government Leaders
at Annual Human Rights Review Article
Nov 26, 2003
Helsinki Commission Reviews
OSCE Dutch Leadership Article
Nov 25, 2003
Further Assault Against Activists in Belarus Article
Oct 16, 2003
Commission Members Address OSCE Meeting Press Release
Sep 4, 2003
U.S. Policy Under Review
by Helsinki Commission
Press Release
May 30, 2003
Arming Rogue Regimes & Terrorists
Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing
Press Release
May 23, 2003
Helsinki Commission Members
Seek Broad Human Rights Dialogue
for Bush Meetings with European Leaders Press Release
May 23, 2003
Full Text of Helsinki Commission
Letter to President Bush Press Release
May 8, 2003
Co-Chairman Smith Hails Incorporation of
Key Provisions of Belarus Democracy Act
into Foreign Relations Act Press Release
Apr 30, 2003
Murdered and Imprisoned Journalists
Remembered on World Press Freedom Day Press Release
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
Feb 10, 2003
Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem (Russian) Article
Dec 31, 2002
Democracy and Human Rights Trends in Eurasia and East Europe: A Decade of Membership in the Organization (Report Only) Article
Nov 14, 2002
Co-Chairman Smith's Submitted Statement
to New Atlantic Initiative Conference on Belarus Press Release
Oct 7, 2002
Belarus Religion Law
Prompts Reaction from
Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Press Release
Aug 5, 2002
“Shock”in United States Congress as
Belarus Authorities Bulldoze New Church Press Release
Sep 14, 2001
Missed Opportunity in Belarus Article
Aug 24, 2001
Helsinki Commissioners Play Key Role in United States
Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article
Aug 9, 2001
Prospects Fade for Free and Fair Belarus Elections 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 13, 2001
Helsinki Commissioners Praise
First Annual Report on Trafficking in Persons Press Release
Sep 1, 2000
Report: U.S. Statements at the 1999 OSCE Review Conference Article
Jun 20, 2000
Senators Urge Albright Meeting with
Belarus Opposition Party Leaders Press Release
Jun 19, 2000
Albright Urged to Ensure Personal Safety
of Belarus Opposition Leaders Press Release
Jun 8, 2000
Albright Urged to Ensure Personal Safety
of Belarus Opposition Leaders Press Release
May 31, 2000
Commissioners Outraged Over Lukashenka
Threats Against Belarusian Opposition Leaders Press Release
Mar 1, 2000
Helsinki Commission Hearing Announced:
Belarus: Stalled at a Crossroads Press Release
Oct 20, 1999
Belarus' President Lukashenka Called on the Carpet by
Helsinki Commission for Human Rights Violations Press Release
Apr 27, 1999
Belarus Human Rights Record, OSCE’s Advisory and Monitoring Group Under Fire at Commission Hearing Press Release
Apr 19, 1999
Hearing Announced:
“Belarus—Back in the USSR?” Press Release
Dec 1, 1997
Report on the 1997 OSCE Meeting on Human Dimesions Article
Jun 1, 1994
Report: The Belarusian Presidential Election Article
Jul 25, 1992
Staff Delegation Trip Report on Moscow, Georgia, Moldova and Belarus Article
Jun 25, 1992
Staff Delegation to Moscow, Georgia, Moldova and Belarus Article
CSCE :: User Groups
Nov 15, 2011
Belarus: The Ongoing Crackdown and Forces for Change Hearing
Jul 28, 2011
U.S. Policy and the OSCE: Making Good on Commitments Hearing
Feb 16, 2011
Lithuania’s Leadership of the OSCE Hearing
May 4, 2010
Mitigating Inter-Ethnic Conflict in the OSCE Region Hearing
Sep 16, 2008
Business as Usual? Belarus on the Eve of Elections Hearing
Dec 4, 2007
The Future Belarus: Democracy or Dictatorship? Briefing
Jun 25, 2007
Pipeline Politics: Achieving Energy Security in the OSCE Region Hearing
Apr 25, 2006
The Legacy of Chornobyl: Health and Safety 20 Years Later Hearing
Mar 9, 2006
Freedom Denied: Belarus on the Eve of the Election Hearing
Feb 1, 2006
Democracy in Belarus Briefing
Feb 26, 2004
Hearing: The Bulgarian Leadership of the OSCE Hearing
Sep 9, 2003
Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing
Sep 3, 2003
Hearing: The Dutch Leadership of the OSCE Hearing
Jun 5, 2003
Hearing: Arming Rogue Regimes: The Role of OSCE Participating States Hearing
Oct 10, 2002
Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing
May 8, 2002
Hearing: International Cooperation in the War on Terrorism Hearing
Mar 9, 2000
Hearing: Belarus at the Crossroads Hearing
Apr 27, 1999
Hearing: Belarus--Back in the USSR? Hearing
Feb 18, 1999
Briefing: Civil Society, Democracy, and Markets in East Central Europe and the NIS: Problems and Perspectivies Briefing
Jun 19, 1998
Briefing: Belarus Opposition Leaders Briefing
Oct 30, 1996
Briefing: The Current Situation in Belarus Briefing
Apr 23, 1996
Hearing: The Legacy of Chernobyl Hearing
Mar 15, 1995
Briefing: Emerging Free Trade Union Movement in the Newly Independent States Briefing
Feb 17, 1995
Briefing: US Assistance to Eastern Europe and the NIS Briefing
Oct 12, 1994
Briefing: Democratization, Political and Economic Reform in East Central Europe (N/A) Briefing
May 3, 1994
Briefing: Doing Business in Russia and the NIS: Opportunities and Obstacles (N/A) Briefing
Jan 9, 1992
Hearing: The New Commonwealth of Independent States:
Problems, Perspectives, and U.S. Policy Implications Hearing
Apr 26, 1991
Briefing: Chernobyl: Five Years Later Briefing
Feb 6, 1991
Hearing: The USSR in Crisis: State of the Union Hearing
CSCE :: User Groups
Mar 29, 2012
Commemorating Belarusan Independence by Fighting for Human Rights in Belarus Statement
Aug 2, 2010
Statement on a resolution marking the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act Statement
Mar 15, 2010
State Department Human Rights Reports Statement
Feb 11, 2009
Belarus Imprisonment Statement
May 15, 2008
Concern about Treatment of U.S. Citizen in Belarusian Detention Statement
Jan 15, 2008
Human Rights and Democracy in Belarus Off to Discouraging Start in the New Year Statement
Dec 7, 2006
Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006 Statement
Jul 27, 2006
Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006 Statement
Dec 6, 2005
Riding Roughshod Over Rights in Belarus Statement
Jun 10, 2005
Examining Efforts to Eradicate Human Trafficking Statement
Mar 4, 2005
Belarus--Outpost of Tyranny Statement
Oct 7, 2004
Supporting Democracy in Belarus Statement
Oct 4, 2004
Belarus Democracy Act of 2004 Statement
Jul 22, 2004
Urging the Government of Belarus to Ensure Democratic, Transparent, and Fair Election Process Statement
Mar 25, 2004
Opposition Under Attack in Belarus Statement
Feb 11, 2004
Belarusian Authorities Continue to Stifle Democracy Statement
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
Jun 24, 2003
Repression Spreading in Belarus Statement
May 9, 2003
Human Rights in Belarus and Russia Statement
Apr 11, 2003
Regime Targets Independent Media in Belarus Statement
Mar 25, 2003
Belarus Democracy Act 2003 Statement
Feb 13, 2003
Introduction of Belarus Democracy Act 2003 Statement
Nov 13, 2002
Situation in Belarus Continues to Deteriorate Statement
Jun 27, 2002
Introduction of Belarus Democracy Act Statement
Jan 24, 2002
Belarus - Opportunities Squandered Statement
Jul 18, 2001
"Disappeared" Belarusian Opposition Leaders Statement
May 10, 2001
Democracy Under Siege in Belarus Statement
Apr 5, 2001
Atmosphere of Trust Missing in Belarus Statement
Oct 26, 2000
H.Con.Res. 433 Regarding Belarus Statement
Oct 19, 2000
Democracy Denied in Belarus Statement
Oct 19, 2000
Senate Concurrent Resolution 153 Statement
Oct 13, 2000
Flawed Elections in Belarus Statement
Sep 29, 2000
Continuing Climate of Fear in Belarus Statement
May 3, 2000
Expressing Condemnation of Continuing Human Rights Violation of Belarus Statement
Mar 30, 2000
Suppression of Peaceful Demonstrations in Belarus Statement
Mar 30, 2000
Anti-Democratic Actions in Belarus Statement
Oct 22, 1999
Crackdown in Belarus Statement
Jul 20, 1999
Developments in Belarus Statement
Jul 15, 1999
OSCE PA Delegation Trip Report Statement
May 2, 1999
Constitutional Impasse Continues in Belarus Statement
Mar 9, 1999
Politically Motivated Arrests in Belarus Statement
Feb 9, 1999
1999-A Critical Year for Belarus Statement
CSCE :: User Groups
Jan 6, 2011
Belarusian Regime Resolutely Dashes Any Hopes for Democratic Liberalization Article
Nov 1, 2010
OSCE 2010 Informal Ministerial: Kazakhstan Persistence earns a Summit in Astana Article
Jul 27, 2010
Copenhagen Anniversary Conference: 20 Years of the Copenhagen Document Article
Dec 30, 2009
Corruption: A Problem that Spans the OSCE Region and Dimensions Article
Aug 18, 2009
Commission Plays Leading Role at Parliamentary Assembly in Lithuania Article
Nov 18, 2008
Report on the OSCE’s 2008 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Article
Oct 24, 2008
Belarus’ Parliamentary Elections Fail to Meet OSCE Democratic Election Commitments Article
Apr 20, 2006
From the Maidan to Main Street Article
Nov 10, 2004
Europe's Largest Annual Human Dimension
Meeting Closes with Appeal from NGOs Article
Nov 9, 2004
Helsinki Commission Staff Observe
Farcical Belarus Elections Article
Jul 28, 2004
Helsinki Commission Leadership
Engage Heads of Nine CIS Countries Article
Jul 28, 2004
CIS Response Letter to Mr. Lukashenka (Belarus) Article
Jan 16, 2004
Strong Substance, Potent Politics Mark
Historic Maastricht OSCE Ministerial Council Article
Dec 10, 2003
Helsinki Commission Members Engage Government Leaders
at Annual Human Rights Review Article
Nov 26, 2003
Helsinki Commission Reviews
OSCE Dutch Leadership Article
Nov 25, 2003
Further Assault Against Activists in Belarus Article
Feb 10, 2003
Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem (Russian) Article
Dec 31, 2002
Democracy and Human Rights Trends in Eurasia and East Europe: A Decade of Membership in the Organization (Report Only) Article
Sep 14, 2001
Missed Opportunity in Belarus Article
Aug 24, 2001
Helsinki Commissioners Play Key Role in United States
Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article
Sep 1, 2000
Report: U.S. Statements at the 1999 OSCE Review Conference Article
Dec 1, 1997
Report on the 1997 OSCE Meeting on Human Dimesions Article
Jun 1, 1994
Report: The Belarusian Presidential Election Article
Jul 25, 1992
Staff Delegation Trip Report on Moscow, Georgia, Moldova and Belarus Article
Jun 25, 1992
Staff Delegation to Moscow, Georgia, Moldova and Belarus Article
