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 Combating Corruption in the OSCE Region: The Link between Security and Good Governance Hearing

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

• Nov 14, 2014 Briefing: Ukraine's Pivotal Parliamentary Poll Event

• Nov 14, 2014 Ukraine’s Pivotal Parliamentary Poll Briefing

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

• Nov 7, 2014 Helsinki Commission to Hold Public Briefing on Ukrainian Elections Press Release

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

• Oct 28, 2014 U.S. Helsinki Commission Congratulates Ukraine on Successful Parliamentary Election Press Release

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

• Jul 22, 2014 Anti-Semitism, Racism and Discrimination in the OSCE Region Hearing

• 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 27, 2014 Cardin Statement on Ukrainian Presidential Elections Press Release

• May 8, 2014 Ukraine Elections-Legitimate and Heroic Statement

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

• 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 2, 2014 U.S. Helsinki Commission cites deterioration of media freedoms across OSCE region Press Release

• May 2, 2014 Senator Cardin's floor statement on deteriorating situation in Ukraine Statement

• May 1, 2014 Cardin, Wicker Lead Colleagues in Urging Action to Free OSCE Observers Held in Ukraine 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 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 Senator Cardin's floor statement on Ukraine Statement

• 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 13, 2014 Cardin Welcomes Strong U.S. Action To Support Ukraine And Hold Accountable Those Who Have Victimized Its People Press Release

• Mar 7, 2014 Senate floor statement on Ukraine Statement

• Feb 28, 2014 Ukraine Statement

• Feb 25, 2014 Switzerland’s Leadership of the OSCE Hearing

• Feb 20, 2014 Live Webcast: U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold hearing on OSCE with the Swiss President and Foreign Minister Press Release

• Feb 19, 2014 Chairman Cardin, Co-Chairman Smith Call for Immediate Imposition of Targeted Sanctions on Ukraine Press Release

• Feb 11, 2014 Statement on H. Res. 447 Statement

• Feb 3, 2014 Supporting the Democratic Aspirations of the People of Ukraine Statement

• Jan 24, 2014 Kyiv Ministerial Held Amid Protests; Switzerland Takes on OSCE Leadership as Situation In Ukraine Deteriorates Article

2013

• Dec 11, 2013 Cardin Urges Immediate Action by Ukrainian Officials to Respect Human Rights Press Release

• Dec 3, 2013 Cardin Urges Ukraine, OSCE Ministers to Act Press Release

• Nov 19, 2013 The 80th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine Statement

• May 8, 2013 Ukraine’s Leadership of the OSCE Hearing

• Apr 29, 2013 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on OSCE with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Press Release

• Apr 9, 2013 Political Imprisonment in Ukraine Statement

2012

• Nov 21, 2012 Helsinki Commission Welcomes Unveiling of Berlin Memorial for Romani Genocide Victims Article

• Nov 20, 2012 Assessing Ukraine’s Parliamentary Elections Briefing

• Nov 16, 2012 Briefing on Ukraine Elections Event

• Nov 9, 2012 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Ukraine Press Release

• Jul 17, 2012 Chairman Smith introduces measure calling on Ukrainian authorities to release political opposition leaders and hold free and fair elections Press Release

• May 21, 2012 Chairman Smith Expresses Concern About Ukrainian Election Preparation, Imprisonment of Opposition Leaders Press Release

• May 17, 2012 Ukraine’s Upcoming Elections: A Pivotal Moment Hearing

• May 7, 2012 U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold briefing on Ukraine Press Release

• Mar 8, 2012 More Democratic Setbacks in Ukraine Statement

• 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

• Oct 11, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission: Conviction of former Prime Minister Tymoshenko a Serious Setback for Ukrainian Democracy 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 Ukraine's Democratic Reversals Statement

• Feb 16, 2011 Lithuania’s Leadership of the OSCE Hearing

2010

• 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 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

• Sep 15, 2010 Commission Marks 10th Anniversary of Murder of Ukrainian Investigative Reporter 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 OSCE Representative Cites Threats to Free Media Statement

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

• May 25, 2010 Cardin, Hastings, Smith Call for Action on Holocaust-Era Property Press Release

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

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

• 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 20, 2010 Natural Resource Charter Statement

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

• Mar 16, 2010 Commission Supports Continued Reform in Ukraine Press Release

• Mar 16, 2010 Ukraine: Moving Beyond Stalemate? Hearing

• Mar 16, 2010 Hearing on Ukraine Event

• Mar 15, 2010 State Department Human Rights Reports Statement

• Mar 10, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on 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 21, 2010 More Power to More People: Lessons from West Africa on Resource Transparency Article

• Jan 19, 2010 Co-Chairman Hastings Statement on Ukrainian Elections Press Release

2009

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

• Dec 2, 2009 60th Anniversary of the Voice of America's Ukrainian Service Statement

• 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 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

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

2008

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

• Mar 4, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on NATO Englargement Event

• Mar 4, 2008 NATO Enlargement and the Bucharest Summit Hearing

• Feb 26, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on NATO Enlargement Press Release

2007

• Dec 6, 2007 Ukraine’s Pre-Term Parliamentary Elections and Demonstrable Commitment to Democratic Standards focus of Commission Initiatives Article

• Oct 25, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Ukraine Elections Event

• Oct 25, 2007 The Ukrainian Elections: Implications for Ukraine’s Future Direction Briefing

• Oct 24, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Ukraine Elections Press Release

• Oct 5, 2007 Introduction of Resolution Congratulating the Ukrainian People on the September 30, 2007, Parliamentary Elections Statement

• Oct 4, 2007 Hastings Joined by 12 Members of Congress in Introducing Resolution Press Release

• Sep 24, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Urge Political Stability in Ukraine Press Release

• Aug 24, 2007 U.S. Delegation Initiatives Win Wide Approval at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Meetings in Kyiv Article

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

• Jul 24, 2007 Hastings Introduces Resolution on Ukraine’s Political Crisis 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 Introduction of Ukraine Elections Resolution Statement

• Jul 11, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission’s Trip to Ukraine Press Release

• Jul 8, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Laud Representative Solis’ Win as OSCE Vice Chair on Human Rights Committee Press Release

• Jun 29, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen Hastings and Cardin and House Majority Leader Hoyer to Lead Congressional Delegation to Ukraine Press Release

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

• Apr 17, 2007 Introduction of Resolution on Ukraine Political Crisis Statement

2006

• Sep 6, 2006 15th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence 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 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

• Mar 8, 2006 Regarding H.R. 1053, Authorizing the Extension of Permanent Normal Trade Relations Treatment to Ukraine Statement

• Feb 24, 2006 Belarus: Freedom Denied? Press Release

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

2005

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

• Jun 10, 2005 Examining Efforts to Eradicate Human Trafficking Statement

• Mar 15, 2005 Death of Human Rights Champion in Ukraine Draws Reaction from Helsinki Commission Leaders Press Release

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

• Mar 4, 2005 Helsinki Commission Leaders Visit Ukraine Article

• 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

• Feb 17, 2005 Supporting Normal Trade Relations Treatment for Ukraine--H.R. 885 Statement

• Jan 25, 2005 Congratulating the People of Ukraine (Smith) Statement

• Jan 25, 2005 Nomination of Condoleezza Rice to be Secretary of State Statement

• Jan 25, 2005 Congratulating the People of Ukraine (Cardin) Statement

• 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 Briefing: Ukraine’s Presidential Election: The Turning Point? Briefing

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

• Oct 5, 2004 Urging the Government of Ukraine to Ensure Democratic, Transparent, and Fair Elections Process for Presidential Elections on October 31, 2004 Statement

• Sep 29, 2004 Helsinki Commission Chairman Delivers Remarks on Belarus, Ukraine Elections Press Release

• Sep 14, 2004 Helsinki Commission Chairman Delivers Remarks on Ukraine Press Release

• Jul 28, 2004 CIS Response Letter to President Kuchma (Ukraine) Article

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

• Jul 23, 2004 United States Senate Passes Ukraine Elections Resolution Press Release

• Jul 22, 2004 Urging the Government of Ukraine to Ensure a Democratic, Transparent, and Fair Election Process for the Presidential Election on October 31, 2004 Statement

• Jun 24, 2004 Unsolved Murder of Ukrainian Journalist Heorhiy Gongadze Statement

• May 10, 2004 Commission Leaders Urge Fair Election Process in Ukraine Press Release

• May 5, 2004 Encouraging Democratic Elections in Ukraine Statement

• May 5, 2004 Presidential Elections Critical to Ukrainian Democracy Statement

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

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

• Feb 12, 2004 Radio Liberty Stifled in Ukraine Statement

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

• Jan 20, 2004 Troubling Pre-Election Developments in Ukraine Statement

2003

• Nov 21, 2003 Business Climate in Ukraine Statement

• Oct 20, 2003 Expressing Sense of House Regarding Man-made Famine that Occurred in Ukraine in 1932-1933 Statement

• Sep 16, 2003 Murder of Ukrainian Heorhiy Gongadze Still Unsolved After 3 Years Statement

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

• Jul 31, 2003 Helsinki Commission Chairman Recalls Romani Holocaust Tragedy Press Release

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

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

• Apr 30, 2003 The Troubled Media Environment in Ukraine 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

• Oct 28, 2002 Kuchma’s Iraqi Arms Deal Approval Draws Fire from Helsinki Commission Leaders Press Release

• Oct 28, 2002 Full Text of Letter to Powell on Kuchma's Iraqi Arms Deal Press Release

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

• Sep 15, 2002 Statement by Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Rep. Christopher H. Smith on the Second Anniversary of the Disappearance of Georgiy Gongadze Press Release

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

• Jul 10, 2002 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines State of Property Restitution for American Claimants Press Release

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

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

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

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

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

• May 3, 2002 Murder of Ukrainian Heorhiy Gongadze Still Unsolved Statement

• Apr 23, 2002 Commission Staff Observes Ukrainian Elections Article

• Mar 21, 2002 Ukraine Elections Resolution Statement

• Mar 21, 2002 Commissioners Spearhead Passage of Resolution on Ukraine Press Release

• Mar 19, 2002 Resolution Urging Ukraine to Ensure a Democratic, Transparent and Fair Election Process Statement

• Mar 8, 2002 Upcoming Ukraine Parliamentary Elections Focus of Briefing Article

• Feb 27, 2002 Briefing: Ukraine Parliamentary Elections Briefing

• Feb 20, 2002 Ukraine Parliamentary Elections Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

• Feb 14, 2002 OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Delegation Visits Ukraine Article

• Feb 7, 2002 Introduction of S. Res. 205 on Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine Statement

2001

• Nov 13, 2001 67th Anniversary of Ukraine Famine and 25th Anniversary of Ukraine Helsinki Group Statement

• Oct 3, 2001 Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward OSCE 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 7, 2001 Briefing: Domestic Violence in the OSCE Region Briefing

• Aug 28, 2001 UPDATE Helsinki Commission Briefing Surveys Domestic Violence in the OSCE Region Press Release

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

• Jul 24, 2001 U.S. Aid to Ukraine Statement

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

• Jun 5, 2001 South Eastern Europe Regional Conference on Trafficking in Human Beings Statement

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

• May 2, 2001 Ukraine Human Rights & Democracy Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

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

• Apr 25, 2001 Human Rights, Democracy in Ukraine Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Mar 1, 2001 Helsinki Commission Chairman Urges Ukraine to Confront Legacy of Corruption Press Release

2000

• Dec 20, 2000 Chairman Smith Decries Intimidation Tactics Against Ukrainian Journalists Press Release

• Oct 6, 2000 Missing Journalist in Ukraine Statement

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

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

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

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

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

• Jul 13, 2000 Tenth Anniversary of Ukraine Sovereignty Declaration Statement

• Jun 9, 2000 Helsinki Final Act 25th Anniversary Resolution Statement

1999

• Dec 20, 1999 Report on Ukraine's Presidential Elections: October and November 1999 Article

• Oct 18, 1999 Briefing: High Stakes: Upcoming Presidential Elections in Ukraine Briefing

• Oct 8, 1999 Helsinki Commission Announces Ukraine Elections Briefing Press Release

• Sep 22, 1999 Ukraine on the Eve of Elections Statement

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

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

1998

• Mar 1, 1998 Report on Ukraine's Parliamentary Election Article

1996

• 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

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

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

• Mar 15, 1994 Report: Ukraine's Parliamentary Elections Article

1992

• 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

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

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

1991

• Dec 1, 1991 Report: Ukraine's Referendum on Independence and Presidential Election Article

• Dec 1, 1991 Ukraine's Referendum on Independence and Presidential Election Article

• Apr 26, 1991 Briefing: Chernobyl: Five Years Later Briefing

• 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

1987

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

1981

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

1979

• Jun 7, 1979 Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. XI - Religious Persecution in USSR & HR Violations in Ukraine 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 12, 2014 Helsinki Commission To Hold Hearing On Combating Corruption Press Release

• Nov 7, 2014 Helsinki Commission to Hold Public Briefing on Ukrainian Elections Press Release

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

• Oct 28, 2014 U.S. Helsinki Commission Congratulates Ukraine on Successful Parliamentary Election 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

• May 27, 2014 Cardin Statement on Ukrainian Presidential Elections Press Release

• May 2, 2014 U.S. Helsinki Commission cites deterioration of media freedoms across OSCE region Press Release

• May 1, 2014 Cardin, Wicker Lead Colleagues in Urging Action to Free OSCE Observers Held in Ukraine 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 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 13, 2014 Cardin Welcomes Strong U.S. Action To Support Ukraine And Hold Accountable Those Who Have Victimized Its People Press Release

• Feb 20, 2014 Live Webcast: U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold hearing on OSCE with the Swiss President and Foreign Minister Press Release

• Feb 19, 2014 Chairman Cardin, Co-Chairman Smith Call for Immediate Imposition of Targeted Sanctions on Ukraine Press Release

• Jan 24, 2014 Kyiv Ministerial Held Amid Protests; Switzerland Takes on OSCE Leadership as Situation In Ukraine Deteriorates Article

• Dec 11, 2013 Cardin Urges Immediate Action by Ukrainian Officials to Respect Human Rights Press Release

• Dec 3, 2013 Cardin Urges Ukraine, OSCE Ministers to Act Press Release

• Apr 29, 2013 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on OSCE with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Press Release

• Nov 21, 2012 Helsinki Commission Welcomes Unveiling of Berlin Memorial for Romani Genocide Victims Article

• Nov 9, 2012 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Ukraine Press Release

• Jul 17, 2012 Chairman Smith introduces measure calling on Ukrainian authorities to release political opposition leaders and hold free and fair elections Press Release

• May 21, 2012 Chairman Smith Expresses Concern About Ukrainian Election Preparation, Imprisonment of Opposition Leaders Press Release

• May 7, 2012 U.S. Helsinki Commission to hold briefing on Ukraine 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

• Oct 11, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission: Conviction of former Prime Minister Tymoshenko a Serious Setback for Ukrainian Democracy 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

• 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 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

• Sep 15, 2010 Commission Marks 10th Anniversary of Murder of Ukrainian Investigative Reporter 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

• May 25, 2010 Cardin, Hastings, Smith Call for Action on Holocaust-Era Property Press Release

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

• May 4, 2010 Commissioners Call for Political Leadership to Prevent Inter-Ethnic Conflicts 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

• Mar 16, 2010 Commission Supports Continued Reform in Ukraine Press Release

• Mar 10, 2010 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on 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 21, 2010 More Power to More People: Lessons from West Africa on Resource Transparency Article

• Jan 19, 2010 Co-Chairman Hastings Statement on Ukrainian Elections 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 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

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

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

• Feb 26, 2008 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on NATO Enlargement Press Release

• Dec 6, 2007 Ukraine’s Pre-Term Parliamentary Elections and Demonstrable Commitment to Democratic Standards focus of Commission Initiatives Article

• Oct 24, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Ukraine Elections Press Release

• Oct 4, 2007 Hastings Joined by 12 Members of Congress in Introducing Resolution Press Release

• Sep 24, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Urge Political Stability in Ukraine Press Release

• Aug 24, 2007 U.S. Delegation Initiatives Win Wide Approval at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Meetings in Kyiv Article

• Jul 24, 2007 Hastings Introduces Resolution on Ukraine’s Political Crisis 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 11, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission’s Trip to Ukraine Press Release

• Jul 8, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Laud Representative Solis’ Win as OSCE Vice Chair on Human Rights Committee Press Release

• Jun 29, 2007 U.S. Helsinki Commission Co-Chairmen Hastings and Cardin and House Majority Leader Hoyer to Lead Congressional Delegation to Ukraine Press Release

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

• Mar 15, 2005 Death of Human Rights Champion in Ukraine Draws Reaction from Helsinki Commission Leaders Press Release

• Mar 4, 2005 Helsinki Commission Leaders Visit Ukraine Article

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

• Sep 29, 2004 Helsinki Commission Chairman Delivers Remarks on Belarus, Ukraine Elections Press Release

• Sep 14, 2004 Helsinki Commission Chairman Delivers Remarks on Ukraine Press Release

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

• Jul 28, 2004 CIS Response Letter to President Kuchma (Ukraine) Article

• Jul 23, 2004 United States Senate Passes Ukraine Elections Resolution Press Release

• May 10, 2004 Commission Leaders Urge Fair Election Process in Ukraine Press Release

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

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

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

• Jul 31, 2003 Helsinki Commission Chairman Recalls Romani Holocaust Tragedy Press Release

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

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

• Oct 28, 2002 Kuchma’s Iraqi Arms Deal Approval Draws Fire from Helsinki Commission Leaders Press Release

• Oct 28, 2002 Full Text of Letter to Powell on Kuchma's Iraqi Arms Deal Press Release

• Sep 15, 2002 Statement by Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Rep. Christopher H. Smith on the Second Anniversary of the Disappearance of Georgiy Gongadze Press Release

• Jul 10, 2002 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines State of Property Restitution for American Claimants Press Release

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

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

• Apr 23, 2002 Commission Staff Observes Ukrainian Elections Article

• Mar 21, 2002 Commissioners Spearhead Passage of Resolution on Ukraine Press Release

• Mar 8, 2002 Upcoming Ukraine Parliamentary Elections Focus of Briefing Article

• Feb 20, 2002 Ukraine Parliamentary Elections Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

• Feb 14, 2002 OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Delegation Visits Ukraine Article

• 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

• Aug 28, 2001 UPDATE Helsinki Commission Briefing Surveys Domestic Violence in the OSCE Region Press Release

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

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

• May 2, 2001 Ukraine Human Rights & Democracy Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Apr 25, 2001 Human Rights, Democracy in Ukraine Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Mar 1, 2001 Helsinki Commission Chairman Urges Ukraine to Confront Legacy of Corruption Press Release

• Dec 20, 2000 Chairman Smith Decries Intimidation Tactics Against Ukrainian Journalists Press Release

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

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

• Dec 20, 1999 Report on Ukraine's Presidential Elections: October and November 1999 Article

• Oct 8, 1999 Helsinki Commission Announces Ukraine Elections Briefing Press Release

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

• Mar 1, 1998 Report on Ukraine's Parliamentary Election Article

• Mar 15, 1994 Report: Ukraine's Parliamentary Elections Article

• 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

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

• Dec 1, 1991 Ukraine's Referendum on Independence and Presidential Election Article

• Dec 1, 1991 Report: Ukraine's Referendum on Independence and Presidential Election Article

• 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

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

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

• Nov 14, 2014 Ukraine’s Pivotal Parliamentary Poll Briefing

• Jul 22, 2014 Anti-Semitism, Racism and Discrimination in the OSCE Region Hearing

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

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

• Feb 25, 2014 Switzerland’s Leadership of the OSCE Hearing

• May 8, 2013 Ukraine’s Leadership of the OSCE Hearing

• Nov 20, 2012 Assessing Ukraine’s Parliamentary Elections Briefing

• May 17, 2012 Ukraine’s Upcoming Elections: A Pivotal Moment Hearing

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

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

• Mar 16, 2010 Ukraine: Moving Beyond Stalemate? Hearing

• Mar 4, 2008 NATO Enlargement and the Bucharest Summit Hearing

• Oct 25, 2007 The Ukrainian Elections: Implications for Ukraine’s Future Direction Briefing

• 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

• Nov 16, 2004 Briefing: Ukraine’s Presidential Election: The Turning Point? Briefing

• Feb 26, 2004 Hearing: The Bulgarian 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

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

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

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

• Feb 27, 2002 Briefing: Ukraine Parliamentary Elections Briefing

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

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

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

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

• Oct 18, 1999 Briefing: High Stakes: Upcoming Presidential Elections in Ukraine Briefing

• Feb 18, 1999 Briefing: Civil Society, Democracy, and Markets in East Central Europe and the NIS: Problems and Perspectivies 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 20, 1994 Briefing: Focus on Serious Challenges Facing the Ukraine 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

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

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