2014

• Dec 5, 2014 Helsinki Commission Chairman Urges Russia to Cease Blatant Violations of OSCE Principles Press Release

• Dec 3, 2014 Helsinki Commission Digest: Bipartisan U.S. Helsinki Commission Defends Ukraine, Raises Concerns about Russia at OSCE Parliamentary Session Article

• Nov 19, 2014 Hearing | Combating Corruption in the OSCE Region: The Link between Security and Good Governance Event

• Nov 17, 2014 U.S. Helsinki Commission Marks Five-Year Anniversary of Sergei Magnitsky’s Death Press Release

• Nov 12, 2014 Helsinki Commission To Hold Hearing On Combating Corruption Press Release

• Nov 6, 2014 Helsinki Commission Digest: Annual OSCE Human Rights Meeting Dominated by Russia and Ukraine Article

• Oct 16, 2014 U.S. Helsinki Commission Denounces Russia’s Charges against Memorial Human Rights Group Press Release

• Sep 10, 2014 Crackdown on Civil Society Threatens Democracy Statement

• Aug 9, 2014 Portman and Cardin Urge the Administration to Provide Needed Military Assistance to Ukraine Press Release

• Jul 18, 2014 U.S. Helsinki Commission calls for investigation, accountability for terrorist act in Ukraine separatist region Press Release

• Jul 18, 2014 Stephen Blank (Senior Fellow) - American Foreign Policy Council Testimony

• Jul 9, 2014 Chairman Cardin floor statement on 2014 OSCE PA Annual Session Statement

• Jul 7, 2014 Cardin, Smith advance security and human rights during annual meeting of European parliamentarians Press Release

• May 6, 2014 Eurgen Carpov (Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Reintegration) - Government of Moldova Testimony

• May 6, 2014 Paul Globe (Editor) - Window on Eurasia Testimony

• May 6, 2014 Georgia 2008, Ukraine 2014: Is Moldova Next? Briefing

• Apr 21, 2014 Cardin condemns attacks, threats against minorities in Ukraine Press Release

• Apr 15, 2014 Cardin, Colleagues Ask Kerry To Urge NATO, OSCE To End All Defense Contracts With Russia Press Release

• Apr 15, 2014 Cardin Assures Maryland’s Ukrainian Community that Putin will Pay for Aggression in Ukraine Press Release

• Apr 11, 2014 Statement on Russian NGO ADC Memorial Press Release

• Apr 11, 2014 Hon. Ben Cardin (Chairman) - U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Testimony

• Apr 11, 2014 Hon. Christopher H. Smith (Co-Chairman) - U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Testimony

• Apr 11, 2014 Assistant Secretary Victoria Nuland (Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs) - U.S. Department of State Testimony

• Apr 11, 2014 Ambassador Motsyk (Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States) - Ukrainian Embassy, Washington D.C. Testimony

• Apr 9, 2014 Live Webcast: U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold hearing on Ukraine Press Release

• Apr 9, 2014 Ukraine: Confronting Internal Challenges and External Hearing

• Apr 9, 2014 Hearing on Ukraine Event

• Mar 27, 2014 Briefing on Russia Event

• Mar 27, 2014 The Dog Barks, But the Caravan Moves on: Highs and Lows in U.S.-Russia Relations Briefing

• Mar 27, 2014 Rep. Smith's support of the Ukraine Support Act Statement

• Mar 27, 2014 Cardin Praises Bipartisan Unity in Support of Ukraine, Sanctions Against Russia Press Release

• Mar 20, 2014 U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold briefing on U.S.-Russia relations Press Release

2013

• Dec 20, 2013 Cardin Statement on the Release of Mikhail Khordorkovsky Press Release

• Jul 21, 2013 Age of Delirium Briefing

2012

• 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

• Feb 22, 2012 U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold briefing on Russia Event

• Feb 15, 2012 U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold briefing on Russia 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

• Dec 7, 2011 Helsinki Commission Leaders Call on Russian Authorities to Respect Democracy Commitments Press Release

• Dec 7, 2011 Conflicts in the Caucasus: Prospects for Resolution Hearing

• Dec 7, 2011 Briefing on the Caucasus Event

• Dec 1, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission statement on Russian Gov't Harassment of NGO Golos Press Release

• Nov 30, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold a Briefing on Conflicts in the Caucasus 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

• Sep 22, 2011 Russia’s Upcoming Elections and the Struggle for Public and Competitive Politics Briefing

• Sep 22, 2011 Briefing on Russia’s Upcoming Elections Event

• Sep 16, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold a Briefing on Russia’s Upcoming Elections Press Release

• Sep 9, 2011 Commemoration of the Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising Statement

• Aug 9, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission Calls on the Russian Federation to Withdraw from Georgia Press Release

• Aug 2, 2011 U.S.-Russian Cooperation in the Fight Against Alcoholism: A Glass Half Full? Briefing

• Aug 2, 2011 Briefing on U.S.-Russian Cooperation in the Fight against Alcoholism Event

• Aug 1, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on U.S.-Russian Cooperation in the Fight against Alcoholism 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

• Jun 23, 2011 Co-Chairman Cardin on Russian Elections Press Release

• May 20, 2011 Cardin Moves to Sanction Human-Rights Violators in Russia Press Release

• May 19, 2011 Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2011 Statement

• Apr 8, 2011 Remembering Katyn Statement

• Jan 24, 2011 Helsinki Commission Condemns Terrorist Attack on Moscow Airport Press Release

• Jan 13, 2011 Cardin Outraged by Continued Imprisonment of Nemtsov Press Release

2010

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

• Dec 7, 2010 U.S. Helsinki Commission Receives NCSJ Torch of Liberty Award Press Release

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

• Nov 19, 2010 Cardin Statement on Attack on Former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Nemtsov Press Release

• Nov 16, 2010 Year after Magnitsky's Death, Time for Change in Russia Press Release

• Nov 16, 2010 World Premiere of Justice for Sergei Briefing

• Nov 16, 2010 Commission to Host World Premier of “Justice for Sergei” Event

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

• Nov 9, 2010 Commission to Host World Premier of “Justice for Sergei” Press Release

• Nov 9, 2010 Beyond Corporate Raiding: A Discussion of Advanced Fraud Schemes in the Russian Market Briefing

• Nov 9, 2010 Briefing on Russian Corruption Event

• Nov 4, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold a Briefing on Russian Corruption Press Release

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

• Oct 21, 2010 Co-Chairs Welcome Justice in Attack on Romani Household Press Release

• 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 Legal Hooliganism -- Is the Yukos show trial finally over? Briefing

• Sep 29, 2010 Justice for Sergei Magnitsky Act of 2010 Statement

• Sep 29, 2010 Briefing: Legal Hooliganism – Is the Yukos show trial finally over? Event

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

• Sep 17, 2010 Briefing: Legal Hooliganism – Is the Yukos show trial finally over? 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 21, 2010 Briefing and Documentary Screening on North Caucasus Event

• Jul 20, 2010 Chechnya a Year After the Killing of Natalya Estemirova Statement

• Jul 20, 2010 Helsinki Co-Chairman Hastings Remembers Human Rights Activist Natalya Estemirova Press Release

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

• Jul 16, 2010 Helsinki Commission Calls for Increased Efforts to Combat Demand that Encourages Human Trafficking 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 Wall Street Reform: U.S. Takes Leadership in Extractive Industries Transparency Statement

• Jun 24, 2010 State Department Heeds Hastings’ Call to Formally Designate Caucasus Emirates Leader a Foreign Terrorist Press Release

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

• Jun 21, 2010 Chairman Cardin and Senator Wicker colloquy on Russia Statement

• 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

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

• May 25, 2010 Holocaust Era Assets – After the Prague Conference Hearing

• May 25, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Holocaust Era Assets Event

• May 18, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Holocaust Era Assets Press Release

• May 10, 2010 Helsinki Commission Video Promotes Multilateral Approach to Security 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 29, 2010 Hastings Calls for Caucasus Emirate to be on Terrorist List Press Release

• Apr 28, 2010 Cardin to Speak at Conference on Katyn Massacre Press Release

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

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

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

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

• Apr 20, 2010 Natural Resource Charter Statement

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

• Apr 13, 2010 Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of Katyn Statement

• Apr 8, 2010 Cardin Statement on Signing of New START Treaty Press Release

• Mar 29, 2010 Statement on Terrorist Attack in Moscow Press Release

• Mar 16, 2010 Commission Supports Continued Reform in Ukraine 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

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

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

• Jan 20, 2010 Remembering Micah H. Naftalin Statement

• Jan 19, 2010 Remarks on the Passing of Micah Naftalin, Leader of the Movement to Aid Soviet Jewry Statement

• Jan 12, 2010 VIDEO: Energy Transparency Press Release

2009

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

• Dec 17, 2009 Russia's Muslims Briefing

• Dec 17, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Russia’s Muslims Press Release

• Dec 17, 2009 Briefing on Russia’s Muslims Event

• Dec 15, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Assail Lenient Sentence in Murder of Russian Journalist Press Release

• Dec 6, 2009 Watch: Helsinki Commission Releases Energy Engagement Video ahead of Copenhagen Meetings Press Release

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

• Dec 1, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Statement on Train Bombing in Russia Press Release

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

• Nov 4, 2009 “Where Walls Still Stand” -- Commission Marks 20th Anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall Press Release

• Nov 3, 2009 Violence and Impunity: Life in a Russian Newsroom Briefing

• Oct 28, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on State of Russian Media 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 30, 2009 Co-Chairmen Applaud Ukraine Decision to Protect Babyn Yar (Babi Yar) Memorial Press Release

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

• Aug 12, 2009 Helsinki Commission Calls for Added Protection in North Caucasus after Four Murders This Week Press Release

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

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

• Jun 23, 2009 Commission Leaders Call on White House to Raise Human Rights Concerns at Moscow Summit Press Release

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

• Jun 23, 2009 Hearing on Russia’s Human Rights Record Before Presidential Trip to Moscow Event

• Jun 16, 2009 Dagestan: A new flashpoint in Russia’s North Caucasus Event

• Jun 16, 2009 Dagestan: A New Flashpoint in Russia's North Caucasus Briefing

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

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

• Jun 10, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Host Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Press Release

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

• May 19, 2009 Co-Chairman Hastings Participates in Pentagon Strategic Policy Forum Press Release

• May 15, 2009 Chairman Cardin, Co-Chairman Hastings Express Concerns About Press Freedom, Attacks on Journalists Press Release

• Apr 2, 2009 Denouncing the Imprisonment of Mikhail Khodorkovsky Statement

2008

• Nov 20, 2008 The Business Climate in Russia and the States of the Former Soviet Union Statement

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

• Oct 15, 2008 Helsinki Commission Condemns Poisoning Attempt of Russian Human Rights Lawyer Karinna Moskalenko Press Release

• Sep 26, 2008 Hastings Calls for Non-Recognition of International Territorial Changes Brought by Force Press Release

• Sep 25, 2008 Reaffirming the Stimson Doctrine of Non-Recognition Statement

• Sep 10, 2008 Russia, Georgia, and the Return of Power Politics Hearing

• Sep 10, 2008 Helsinki Commission: U.S. Will Not Recognize Russia’s Dismemberment of Georgia Press Release

• Sep 10, 2008 Hearing on Russia’s Armed Intervention into Georgia Event

• Sep 9, 2008 Hastings Introduces Legislation to Aid the Republic of Georgia Press Release

• Sep 5, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Russia’s Armed Intervention into Georgia Press Release

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

• Jul 28, 2008 Ingushetia: The New Hot Spot in the North Caucasus Article

• Jul 21, 2008 Georgians Return to Polls to Elect New Parliament as Political Polarization Persists Article

• Jun 19, 2008 Briefing on Ingushetia: The New Hot Spot in Russia’s North Caucasus Event

• Jun 19, 2008 Ingushetia: The New Hot Spot in Russia’s North Caucasus Briefing

• Jun 12, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Ingushetia: The New Hot Spot in Russia’s North Caucasus Press Release

• May 23, 2008 Helsinki Commission Chairman Hastings to Travel to Russia, Finland and Vienna Press Release

• May 8, 2008 U.S.-Russia Relations: Looking Ahead to the Medvedev Administration Hearing

• May 8, 2008 Hearing on Russia's Future Under a Medvedev Administration Event

• May 7, 2008 **ROOM CHANGE** U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Russia’s Future Under a Medvedev Administration Press Release

• May 2, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Russia’s Future Under a Medvedev Administration Press Release

• May 2, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Urges Greater Protection of Freedom of Expression Press Release

• Apr 21, 2008 U.S. Helsinki Commission Troubled by Russia’s Move to Strengthen Ties with Separatists Regions of Georgia Press Release

• Feb 27, 2008 Finnish OSCE Chairman-in-Office Outlines Priorities, Challenges for 2008 Article

• Feb 20, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing with Edward Lucas of "The Economist" Event

• Feb 13, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing with Edward Lucas of "The Economist" Press Release

• Jan 31, 2008 Helsinki Commission Leadership Concerned Over Russia’s Efforts to Limit Election Observers Press Release

• Jan 29, 2008 Hastings ‘Welcomes’ Russian Think Tank to Study Democracy and Human Rights in U.S. Press Release

• Jan 25, 2008 The Madrid Ministerial Council Article

2007

• Dec 19, 2007 Hastings to Putin: Call Off the Docs Press Release

• Dec 14, 2007 Torture Statement

• Dec 6, 2007 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Post Analysis of the Russia Duma Elections Event

• Dec 6, 2007 The Duma Elections, Politics and Putin: Where is Russia Going? Briefing

• Dec 3, 2007 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Post Analysis of the Russia Duma Elections Press Release

• Dec 3, 2007 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen: Russia Shouldn’t Become “Belarus Writ Large” Press Release

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

• Oct 31, 2007 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing Examining Security in the 21st Century Press Release

• Sep 27, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission on Human Rights Defenders in Russia Press Release

• Sep 27, 2007 Human Rights Defenders in Russia Briefing

• Sep 25, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Human Rights Defenders in Russia Press Release

• Sep 13, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission Regrets Spain’s Refusal to Register Russian NGO For OSCE Meeting on Victims of Terrorism Press Release

• Sep 5, 2007 The Passing of Congressman Charles Vanik Statement

• Aug 24, 2007 Russia: Advancing in the War Against Cancer, Retreating on Democratic Governance Article

• Aug 13, 2007 Activists Present Mixed Assessment of Protection and Promotion of Human Rights in OSCE Region Article

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

• Aug 1, 2007 Hastings Introduces Resolution on Russia’s Suspension of Arms Treaty Press Release

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

• Jul 24, 2007 Helsinki Commissioners Call on President to Impose Sanctions on Governments Failing to Combat Human Trafficking Press Release

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

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

• Jul 23, 2007 Passing of Gennadi Kryuchkov Statement

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

• Jul 16, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Troubled Over Russia’s Decision to Suspend CFE Treaty Press Release

• Jun 29, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission Urges Bush to Question Putin on Russia’s Authoritarian Domestic Policies Press Release

• Jun 25, 2007 Pipeline Politics: Achieving Energy Security in the OSCE Region Hearing

• Jun 22, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Express Serious Concern with Putin’s Limit of Media Freedoms in Russia Press Release

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

• May 24, 2007 Russia: In Transition or Intransigent? Hearing

• May 24, 2007 Expressing condolences for the victims of the mining accident in Novokuznetsk, Russia Statement

• May 24, 2007 Hearing on Russia Event

• May 11, 2007 Helsinki Commission Announces Hearing on Russia Press Release

• Apr 25, 2007 The Crying Sun Event

• Apr 23, 2007 Helsinki Commission Mourns Death of former President Yeltsin Press Release

• Apr 23, 2007 The Crying Sun Press Release

2006

• Oct 10, 2006 Helsinki Commissioners Express Sorrow and Outrage at the Murder of Prominent Russian Journalist Press Release

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

• Sep 6, 2006 The Second Anniversary of the Beslan Massacre Statement

• Aug 17, 2006 Helsinki Commission Leaders Welcome Russian Decision to Suspend Extradition of Refugees to Uzbekistan Press Release

• Jul 27, 2006 Human Rights and U.S.-Russian Relations: Implications for the Future Hearing

• Jul 21, 2006 Human Rights and U.S.-Russian Relations: Implications for the Future Press Release

• Jul 14, 2006 Brownback Praises Passage of Resolution on Religious Freedom in Russia Press Release

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

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

• May 16, 2006 Thirtieth Anniversary of the Founding of the Moscow Helsinki Group Statement

• May 11, 2006 Thirtieth Anniversary of the Founding of the Moscow Helsinki Group Statement

• May 11, 2006 Thirtieth Anniversary of the Founding of the Moscow Helsinki Group Statement

• May 10, 2006 Thirtieth Anniversary of the Founding of the Moscow Helsinki Group Statement

• Apr 26, 2006 Helsinki Commissioners Voice Alarm at Surge of Violent Attacks and Murders of Minorities in Russia Press Release

• Apr 25, 2006 Helsinki Commission Reviews Long-term Health and Safety Issues from Chornobyl Disaster Press Release

• Apr 25, 2006 The Legacy of Chornobyl: Health and Safety 20 Years Later Hearing

• Apr 19, 2006 Chornobyl: Consequences and Responses Press Release

• Mar 17, 2006 Belarusian Election Turning Into a Farce Press Release

• Mar 16, 2006 House Passes Resolution on Religious Freedom in Russia Press Release

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

• Mar 14, 2006 Statement in Support of H.Con.Res. 190 Statement

• Mar 14, 2006 Statement in Support of H.Con.Res. 190 Statement

• Mar 14, 2006 Promoting Religious Freedom in the Russian Federation Statement

• Mar 14, 2006 Floor Statement in Support of H.Con.Res. 190 Statement

• 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

• Feb 1, 2006 Remembering the Holocaust While Fighting Anti-Semitism Statement

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

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

• Jan 12, 2006 Helsinki Commission Condemns Attack at Moscow Synagogue, Calls on Russian Authorities to Combat Ultra-Nationalism Press Release

2005

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

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

• Dec 6, 2005 Riding Roughshod Over Rights in Belarus Statement

• Nov 30, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Release Letter Denouncing Russian NGO Legislation Press Release

• Nov 15, 2005 Helsinki Commissioner Lauds Resolution on Religious Liberties in Russia Press Release

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

• Nov 8, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Praise State Department Report, Say Religious Freedom "Endangered" Press Release

• Aug 12, 2005 Helsinki Commission Examines Current State of Human Rights and Democracy in Russia Article

• 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 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 31, 2005 Helsinki Commission Chair Lauds Russia's Commitment to Withdraw Troops from Georgia Press Release

• Apr 21, 2005 Helsinki Commission Examines Russian-Syrian Connection Article

• Apr 14, 2005 Unregistered Religious Groups in Russia Hearing

• Apr 11, 2005 UPDATED: Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Unregistered Religious Groups in Russia Press Release

• Apr 6, 2005 The Schneerson Collection and Historical Justice Hearing

• Apr 4, 2005 The Decade of Roma Inclusion 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 15, 2005 Russian Support for the Syrian Regime Statement

• Mar 9, 2005 The Russian-Syrian Connection: Thwarting Democracy in the Middle East and the Greater OSCE Region Hearing

• Mar 7, 2005 Russian and Syrian Threats to Middle East Democracy Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Mar 4, 2005 Belarus--Outpost of Tyranny Statement

• Mar 3, 2005 Helsinki Commission Leaders to President Putin: "The Books Are Overdue" Press Release

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

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

• Nov 10, 2004 Ukraine Presidential Election Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

• Nov 9, 2004 Helsinki Commission Staff Observe Farcical Belarus Elections Article

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

• Oct 14, 2004 Members Urge Aggressive Investigation of Murdered Forbes’ Moscow Editor Press Release

• Oct 12, 2004 Letter to President Putin regarding Mr. Khlebnikov Article

• Sep 23, 2004 Briefing: Roma in Russia Briefing

• Sep 20, 2004 Helsinki Commission Briefing Surveys Plight of Russia’s Roma Minority Press Release

• Sep 8, 2004 Helsinki Commission Leaders React to Terrorist Massacre in Russia Press Release

• Jul 28, 2004 CIS Response Letter to President Putin (Russia) Article

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

• Jul 2, 2004 Commission Hearing Surveys Human Rights in Putin’s Russia Article

• Jul 1, 2004 Activists Brief Commission on the War in Chechnya, Civil Society and Military Reform in Russia Article

• Jun 30, 2004 OSCE Meeting Examines Hate Crimes and Racist, Xenophobic and Anti-Semitic Internet Propaganda Article

• Jun 30, 2004 Helsinki Commission Briefing Sheds Light on Russia’s Human Rights Situation Article

• Jun 17, 2004 Briefing: The War in Chechnya and Russian Civil Society Briefing

• Jun 16, 2004 Activists Brief Commission on Plight of Russian Conscripts in Chechnya Press Release

• 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 20, 2004 Hearing: Human Rights in Putin's Russia Hearing

• May 13, 2004 Putin’s Human Rights Record Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Apr 2, 2004 Jehovah’s Witnesses Banned in Moscow Press Release

• Mar 23, 2004 Powell Urged on U.S. Support of Strong Resolution on Chechnya Press Release

• Mar 23, 2004 Helsinki Commission Briefing Highlights OSCE’s Military Dimension of Security Article

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

• Feb 20, 2004 Chairman Addresses All-Russian National Assembly on Combating Human Trafficking Press Release

• Feb 20, 2004 Helsinki Chairman Addresses All-Russian National Assembly on Combating Human Trafficking (Russian) Article

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

• Feb 11, 2004 Briefing: OSCE's Contribution to European Security Briefing

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

• Feb 4, 2004 Briefing Reviews OSCE Work on Combating Terrorism, Controlling Arms Transfers & Encouraging Military Transparency in Europe 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 22, 2003 A Fine Sense of Irony Statement

• Sep 26, 2003 Full Text of Congressional Letter to President Bush Concerning Chechnya Press Release

• Sep 26, 2003 Helsinki Commission Members Urge Chechnya Dialogue in Bush-Putin Meeting Press Release

• Sep 16, 2003 Hearing: Chechnya: Current Situation and Prospects for the Future Hearing

• Sep 12, 2003 Helsinki Commission Presents: Two Documentary Films about Chechnya Briefing

• Sep 12, 2003 Situation in Chechnya Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

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

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

• Aug 1, 2003 Helsinki Commission Examines Plight of Internally Displaced Persons Article

• Jul 28, 2003 S. Res. 202, Expressing the Sense of the Senate Regarding the Genocidal Ukraine Famine of 1932-33 Statement

• Jul 25, 2003 Displaced Persons Facing Serious Obstacles in Russia Statement

• Jun 25, 2003 International Day in Support of the Victims of Torture Statement

• Jun 10, 2003 Hearing: Internally Displaced Persons in the Caucasus Region and Southeastern Anatolia Hearing

• Jun 5, 2003 No Place Like Home Plight of Internally Displaced Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Jun 2, 2003 Human Rights in Chechnya Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Article

• May 30, 2003 Arming Rogue Regimes & Terrorists Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• May 28, 2003 Full Text of Congressional Letter to President Bush Concerning anti-Semitism Press Release

• May 28, 2003 Helsinki Commission Initiative Urges Bush to Use G-8 Summit as Platform to Combat Anti-Semitism 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

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

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

• Apr 17, 2003 Human Rights in Chechnya Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

• Apr 14, 2003 Helsinki Commission Members Urge Powell to Maintain Leadership on Chechen Resolution Press Release

• Apr 14, 2003 Full Text of Helsinki Commission Letter to Powell on UNCHR, Chechnya Press Release

• Mar 27, 2003 The Referendum in Chechnya Statement

• Mar 6, 2003 OSCE Parliamentarians Vow to Confront Anti-Semitism Article

• Feb 28, 2003 Report: Special Meeting on Anti-Semitism Article

• Feb 19, 2003 Condemning Anti-Semitism Statement

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

• 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 18, 2002 The War in Chechnya and Moscow Statement

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

• Nov 7, 2002 Text of Helsinki Commission Letter to President Putin Press Release

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

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

• Oct 8, 2002 Helsinki Commission Briefing to Preview Reports on Anti-Semitism, Nationalism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Today’s Russia Press Release

• 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 Members Urge Putin’s Action on Chechnya, Refugee Crisis Press Release

• Sep 20, 2002 Helsinki Commission Letter to President Vladimir Putin Press Release

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

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

• Jul 9, 2002 Concerning Rise in Anti-Semitism in Europe Statement

• May 22, 2002 Hearing: Escalating Anti-Semitic Violence in Europe Hearing

• May 9, 2002 Hearing: Developments in the Chechen Conflict Hearing

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

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

• Apr 25, 2002 Pattern of Harassment Emerging by Russian Government Toward Catholics Press Release

• Feb 25, 2002 Court Decision on Moscow Salvation Army Welcomed Press Release

2001

• Dec 18, 2001 Do Registration Requirements Thwart Religious Freedom? Statement

• Dec 17, 2001 Moscow Rulings Hit Religious Groups Press Release

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

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

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

• Sep 25, 2001 Hearing: Moldova: Are the Russian Troops Really Leaving? Hearing

• Sep 20, 2001 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Equality of Opportunity for Women and Men at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

• Sep 19, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing to Examine Situation in Moldova Press Release

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

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

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

• Jun 5, 2001 Helsinki Commission Chairman Introduces International Anti-Corruption Act Press Release

• 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 Eightieth Anniversary of the Birthday of Dr. Andrei Sakharov Statement

• May 10, 2001 The Moscow Helsinki Group Statement

• May 8, 2001 Resolution on Kalmyk Settlement in America Statement

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

• Apr 3, 2001 Freedom of the Media in Russia Statement

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

2000

• Oct 30, 2000 Russian Arms Sales to Iran Statement

• Oct 20, 2000 Report on the Russian Presidential Elections March 2000 Article

• Oct 10, 2000 Calling for Immediate Release of Mr. Edmond Pope from Prison in Russian Federation Statement

• Oct 6, 2000 Helsinki Commission Chairman’s Statement on Gusinsky Release Press Release

• Oct 4, 2000 Helsinki Commission Members Call on Russia to Renew Search for Missing Holocaust Hero Press Release

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

• Sep 23, 2000 Briefing: Human Rights in Russia Briefing

• Sep 14, 2000 Helsinki Commission Co-Hosts Exhibit Honoring Return of Soviet Jews to Israel 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

• Aug 30, 2000 Helsinki Commission Leaders: Attack on Glasnost Foundation Another Step Towards “Thugocracy” Press Release

• Aug 3, 2000 Helsinki Commission Chairman Expresses Disappointment on Nikitin Delay Press Release

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

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

• Jul 20, 2000 Briefing with Alexandr Nikitin Briefing

• Jul 20, 2000 Freedom of Religion Remains in Peril Press Release

• Jul 20, 2000 Helsinki Commission Chairman Urges Clinton to Raise Nikitin Persecution in G-8 Summit with Putin Press Release

• Jul 19, 2000 Briefing: Religious Liberty: The Legal Framework in Selected OSCE Countries Briefing

• Jul 3, 2000 Bi-partisan Congressional Letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin Press Release

• Jul 3, 2000 Russian Government Denounced for Babitsky Travel Restraints Press Release

• Jun 21, 2000 Helsinki Commission Panel Reports on Torture in Chechnya and Turkey Press Release

• Jun 14, 2000 Helsinki Commission Chairman Decries Russian Media Figure’s Arrest Press Release

• Jun 13, 2000 President Putin's Visit to Moldova Statement

• 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 24, 2000 Russian Human Rights in Retreat Under Putin’s Watch, Witnesses Testify Press Release

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

• Mar 14, 2000 The Ordeal of Andrei Babitsky Statement

• Feb 18, 2000 “Russian Commitment to Freedom of Religion is Tenuous,” says CSCE Chairman Press Release

• Feb 17, 2000 Hearing: The Status of Religious Liberty in Russia Today Hearing

• Feb 11, 2000 Hearing Announced on Religious Liberty in Russia Press Release

• Feb 2, 2000 Russian Bombing of Nuclear Waste Dumps Charged by Chechen Parliamentarians Press Release

• Feb 2, 2000 Briefing: Chechen Parliamentarians Briefing

• Jan 28, 2000 Helsinki Commission Briefing with Chechen Parliamentarians Announced Press Release

• Jan 13, 2000 Chairman Slams Russian Policy in Chechnya as “Hippocratic Oath in Reverse” Press Release

• Jan 11, 2000 “Whither Human Rights in Russia?” Helsinki Commission Hearing Announced Press Release

1999

• Nov 3, 1999 Hearing: Chechen Crisis and Its Implications for Russian Democracy Hearing

• Nov 3, 1999 Helsinki Commission Alleges Horrific Humanitarian Disaster Unfolding in Chechnya Press Release

• Sep 29, 1999 Helsinki Commission Urges Restraint in North Caucasus Press Release

• Sep 17, 1999 Briefing: The Situation in Dagestan Briefing

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

• Jul 15, 1999 OSCE PA Delegation Trip Report Statement

• Jun 28, 1999 Commission Chairman: “It’s Time to Declare War on Sex Traffickers” Press Release

• May 3, 1999 Administration Certification of Russia Regarding Religious Freedom Statement

• Mar 26, 1999 Russian Legislator Addresses Helsinki Commission 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 U.S. House condemns anti-Semitism in Russian Duma Press Release

• Mar 23, 1999 Concerning Anti-Semitic Statements by Members of the Duma of the Russian Federation Statement

• Mar 17, 1999 Senate Concurrent Resolution 19--Concerning Anti-Semitic Statements Made by Members of the Duma of the Russian Federation Statement

• Feb 23, 1999 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Again Calls Upon Russian Officials to Prevent Murder in St. Petersburg Press Release

• Feb 19, 1999 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Calls Upon Russian Officials to Prevent Murder in St. Petersburg Press Release

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

• Jan 15, 1999 “Human Rights in Russia are headed down the wrong road” Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Chris Smith says Press Release

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

1998

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

• Oct 2, 1998 Briefing: The Status of Chechnya Briefing

• Feb 12, 1998 Briefing: Status of the Russian Religious Law Briefing

1997

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

• Jul 28, 1997 Briefing: The Meaning of Yeltsin's Veto of Russia's Law on Religion Briefing

• Jan 14, 1997 Briefing: Religious Freedom in Russia Briefing

1996

• Jul 10, 1996 Hearing: Russia's Election: What Does It Mean? Hearing

• Jul 10, 1996 Report on Russia's Election: What does it mean? Article

• Jun 16, 1996 Report: Russia's Presidential Elections Article

• May 14, 1996 Briefing: Russian Media in Light of Upcoming Elections Briefing

• Mar 1, 1996 Report on the Russian Duma Elections of December 1995 Article

• Mar 1, 1996 Hearing: The Chechen Conflict and Russian Democratic Development Hearing

1995

• Nov 29, 1995 Briefing: Pre- Election Briefing on Russia Briefing

• May 1, 1995 Hearing: Chechnya 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

1994

• Dec 10, 1994 Briefing: Electoral Reforms in Russia Briefing

• Sep 23, 1994 Briefing: Economic Cooperation with Russia (N/A) Briefing

• Jun 10, 1994 Briefing: Crime and Corruption in Russia Briefing

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

• May 24, 1994 Hearing: Russia and Its Neighbors Hearing

• May 20, 1994 Briefing: Focus on Serious Challenges Facing the Ukraine Briefing

• May 6, 1994 Briefing: Russia and NATO: Moscow's Foreign Policy and Partnership for Peace Briefing

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

• Jan 1, 1994 Report: Russia's Parliamentary Election and Constitutional Referendum Article

1993

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

• Oct 27, 1993 Briefing: The Situation in Russia Briefing

• May 12, 1993 Report: Referendum in Russia Article

1992

• Aug 10, 1992 Hearing: Ethnic Russians in the Baltic States Hearing

• Aug 1, 1992 Report: Presidential Elections and Independence Referendums in the Baltic States, the Soviet Union adn Successor States: A compendium of Reports 1991 - 1992 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

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

1991

• Nov 15, 1991 Report on the Moscow Meeting of the Conference on the Human Dimension of the CSCE Article

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

• Mar 17, 1991 Referendum in the Soviet Union Article

• Feb 19, 1991 Congressional Visit to Stockholm, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Moscow Article

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

1990

• Dec 1, 1990 Report: Compendium on Parliamentary Elections in the Baltic States and Soviet Republics Article

• Dec 1, 1990 Elections in the Baltic States and Soviet Republics Article

• May 3, 1990 Hearing: Soviet Involvement in Afghanistan Hearing

1989

• Nov 28, 1989 Hearing: The New and Improved Supreme Soviet and the Institutionalization of Human Rights Reform Hearing

• Oct 19, 1989 Hearing: The Baltic Question Hearing

• Jul 12, 1989 Hearing: A Changing Soviet Society - Soviet Psychiatric Practices Hearing

• May 17, 1989 Hearing: A Changing Soviet Society Hearing

1988

• May 10, 1988 Hearing: Soviet Trade and Economic Reforms: Implications for U.S. Policy Hearing

• May 1, 1988 Report: Reform and Human Rights - The Gorbachev Record Article

1987

• May 1, 1987 Report: The Miroslav Medvid Incident - Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations Article

• Mar 19, 1987 Hearing: Allocation of Resources in the Soviet Union and China Hearing

• Jan 1, 1987 Documents of the Helsinki Monitoring Groups in the U.S.S.R. and Lithuania (1976-1986) - Vol. 3 - Ukraine Article

1986

• Jul 30, 1986 Hearing: Religious Persecution in the Soviet Union - Part II Hearing

• Jul 1, 1986 Report: The Miroslav Medvid Incident Article

1985

• Dec 4, 1985 Hearing: Soviet Violations of the Helsinki Accords in Afghanistan Hearing

• Nov 12, 1985 Hearing: Examination of the Soviet Vessel "Marshal Konev" and Agricultural Commodities Relating to Grain Purchases Hearing

• Oct 29, 1985 Hearings: Restrictions on Artistic Freedoms in the Soviet Union, October 29, 1985; and the Budapest Cultural Forum, December 11, 1985 Article

• Sep 11, 1985 Hearing: Religious Persecution in the Soviet Union - Part I: Soviet Jewry Hearing

1984

• May 1, 1984 Documents of the Soviet Groups to Establish Trust Between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. Article

1983

• Nov 9, 1983 Hearing: Forced Labor in the Soviet Union Hearing

• Sep 20, 1983 Hearing: Abuse of Psychiatry in the Soviet Union Hearing

• Aug 3, 1983 Hearing: Update on Raoul Wallenberg Hearing

• Jun 23, 1983 Hearing and Markup: Soviet Jewry - H. Con. Res. 63 Hearing

1982

• Apr 1, 1982 Hearing: Soviet Involvement in the Polish Economy Hearing

1981

• Nov 16, 1981 Hearing: Fifth Anniversary of the Formation of the Ukrainian Helsinki Group Hearing

• Jul 22, 1981 Hearing: Soviet Violation of Helsinki Finat Act: Invasion of Afghanistan Hearing

• May 12, 1981 A Thematic Survey of the Documents of the Moscow Helsinki Group Article

1979

• Jun 7, 1979 Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. XI - Religious Persecution in USSR & HR Violations in Ukraine Hearing

• May 11, 1979 Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. X - Alexsandr Ginzburg on the Human Rights Situation in the U.S.S.R. Hearing

1978

• Nov 1, 1978 Reports of the Helsinki Accord Monitors in the Soviet Union Article

• Jun 6, 1978 Soviet Law and the Helsinki Monitors Article

• Jun 6, 1978 Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. VI - Soviet Law and Helsinki Monitors Hearing

• Dec 5, 2014 Helsinki Commission Chairman Urges Russia to Cease Blatant Violations of OSCE Principles Press Release

• Dec 3, 2014 Helsinki Commission Digest: Bipartisan U.S. Helsinki Commission Defends Ukraine, Raises Concerns about Russia at OSCE Parliamentary Session Article

• Nov 17, 2014 U.S. Helsinki Commission Marks Five-Year Anniversary of Sergei Magnitsky’s Death Press Release

• Nov 12, 2014 Helsinki Commission To Hold Hearing On Combating Corruption Press Release

• Nov 6, 2014 Helsinki Commission Digest: Annual OSCE Human Rights Meeting Dominated by Russia and Ukraine Article

• Oct 16, 2014 U.S. Helsinki Commission Denounces Russia’s Charges against Memorial Human Rights Group Press Release

• Aug 9, 2014 Portman and Cardin Urge the Administration to Provide Needed Military Assistance to Ukraine Press Release

• Jul 18, 2014 U.S. Helsinki Commission calls for investigation, accountability for terrorist act in Ukraine separatist region Press Release

• Jul 7, 2014 Cardin, Smith advance security and human rights during annual meeting of European parliamentarians Press Release

• Apr 21, 2014 Cardin condemns attacks, threats against minorities in Ukraine Press Release

• Apr 15, 2014 Cardin, Colleagues Ask Kerry To Urge NATO, OSCE To End All Defense Contracts With Russia Press Release

• Apr 15, 2014 Cardin Assures Maryland’s Ukrainian Community that Putin will Pay for Aggression in Ukraine Press Release

• Apr 11, 2014 Statement on Russian NGO ADC Memorial Press Release

• Apr 9, 2014 Live Webcast: U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold hearing on Ukraine Press Release

• Mar 27, 2014 Cardin Praises Bipartisan Unity in Support of Ukraine, Sanctions Against Russia Press Release

• Mar 20, 2014 U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold briefing on U.S.-Russia relations Press Release

• Dec 20, 2013 Cardin Statement on the Release of Mikhail Khordorkovsky 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

• Feb 15, 2012 U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold briefing on Russia 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

• Dec 7, 2011 Helsinki Commission Leaders Call on Russian Authorities to Respect Democracy Commitments Press Release

• Dec 1, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission statement on Russian Gov't Harassment of NGO Golos Press Release

• Nov 30, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold a Briefing on Conflicts in the Caucasus Press Release

• 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

• Sep 16, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold a Briefing on Russia’s Upcoming Elections Press Release

• Aug 9, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission Calls on the Russian Federation to Withdraw from Georgia Press Release

• Aug 1, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on U.S.-Russian Cooperation in the Fight against Alcoholism 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

• Jun 23, 2011 Co-Chairman Cardin on Russian Elections Press Release

• May 20, 2011 Cardin Moves to Sanction Human-Rights Violators in Russia Press Release

• Jan 24, 2011 Helsinki Commission Condemns Terrorist Attack on Moscow Airport Press Release

• Jan 13, 2011 Cardin Outraged by Continued Imprisonment of Nemtsov Press Release

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

• Dec 7, 2010 U.S. Helsinki Commission Receives NCSJ Torch of Liberty Award Press Release

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

• Nov 19, 2010 Cardin Statement on Attack on Former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Nemtsov Press Release

• Nov 16, 2010 Year after Magnitsky's Death, Time for Change in Russia Press Release

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

• Nov 9, 2010 Commission to Host World Premier of “Justice for Sergei” Press Release

• Nov 4, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold a Briefing on Russian Corruption Press Release

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

• Oct 21, 2010 Co-Chairs Welcome Justice in Attack on Romani Household Press Release

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

• Sep 17, 2010 Briefing: Legal Hooliganism – Is the Yukos show trial finally over? 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

• Jul 20, 2010 Helsinki Co-Chairman Hastings Remembers Human Rights Activist Natalya Estemirova Press Release

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

• Jul 16, 2010 Helsinki Commission Calls for Increased Efforts to Combat Demand that Encourages Human Trafficking Press Release

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

• Jun 24, 2010 State Department Heeds Hastings’ Call to Formally Designate Caucasus Emirates Leader a Foreign Terrorist Press Release

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

• 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 18, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Holocaust Era Assets Press Release

• May 10, 2010 Helsinki Commission Video Promotes Multilateral Approach to Security 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 29, 2010 Hastings Calls for Caucasus Emirate to be on Terrorist List Press Release

• Apr 28, 2010 Cardin to Speak at Conference on Katyn Massacre Press Release

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

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

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

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

• Apr 8, 2010 Cardin Statement on Signing of New START Treaty Press Release

• Mar 29, 2010 Statement on Terrorist Attack in Moscow Press Release

• Mar 16, 2010 Commission Supports Continued Reform in Ukraine 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

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

• Jan 12, 2010 VIDEO: Energy Transparency Press Release