2014

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

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

• Oct 28, 2014 Briefing: Imprisoned in Uzbekistan: Politically Motivated Cases Event

• Oct 28, 2014 Imprisoned in Uzbekistan: Politically Motivated Cases Briefing

• Oct 22, 2014 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Politically and Religiously Motivated Imprisonment in Uzbekistan Press Release

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

• Sep 22, 2014 Helsinki Commission on Opening of Europe’s Largest Human Rights Meeting Press Release

2012

• Dec 12, 2012 Roger Kiska (Legal Counsel) - Alliance Defending Freedom Testimony

• Dec 11, 2012 Thomas F.Farr (Director ) - Religious Freedom Project at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs Testimony

• Dec 11, 2012 Dr. Roger Trigg (Professor of Philosophy ) - University of Warwick Testimony

• Dec 10, 2012 The State-Sanctioned Marginalization of Christians in Western Europe Briefing

• May 8, 2012 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Political Prisoners in Central Asia Press Release

• Mar 28, 2012 Chairman Smith’s Bill Promoting Online Freedom Is Passed by Key House Subcommittee Press Release

• Feb 24, 2012 Chairman Smith Welcomes Release of Kazakhstani Human Rights Activist Yevgeniy Zhovtis Press Release

• Jan 25, 2012 Kazakhstan: As Stable as Its Government Claims? Hearing

• Jan 25, 2012 Kazakhstan: As Stable As Its Government Claims? Event

• Jan 23, 2012 REVISED: Live Webcast: U.S. Helsinki Commission Hearing on Human Rights in Kazahkstan Press Release

• Jan 20, 2012 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Human Rights in Kazakhstan 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 15, 2011 From Arab Spring to Coptic Winter: Sectarian Violence and the Struggle for Democratic Transition in Egypt Hearing

• Nov 10, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Egypt Press Release

• Nov 8, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Belarus Press Release

• Jul 7, 2011 House OK’s Smith Bill on Belarus Press Release

• Mar 15, 2011 Senator Cardin's Response to Rep. King's U.S. Anti-Muslim Hearings Statement

• Feb 2, 2011 Commission Leadership Condemns Violence, Calls for Egyptian Transition to Democracy to Begin Press Release

• Jan 28, 2011 The Year in Review: The 2010 Supplementary Human Dimension Meetings Article

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

2010

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

• Nov 29, 2010 Commission Supports State Department Focus on Civil Society Press Release

• Nov 19, 2010 Helsinki Commission Welcomes Azerbaijan’s Release of Bloggers Press Release

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

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

• Oct 14, 2010 Commission Welcomes Appointment of Former Journalist to Russian Human Rights Council 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 16, 2010 Helsinki Commission Briefing and Documentary Screening on North Caucasus Press Release

• Jul 15, 2010 OSCE Parlimentary Assembly Session in Oslo Statement

• Jul 13, 2010 Helsinki Commissioners Hastings, Issa Call on the Government of Lebanon to Respect Free Speech Press Release

• Jul 5, 2010 Senator Cardin to Lead Congressional Delegation to Norway Press Release

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

• May 3, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Denounce Reprisals, Restrictions on Free Media Press Release

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

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

• Apr 8, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Urge Calm in Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Mar 17, 2010 Helsinki Commission Concerned about Crackdown on Freedom of Expression in Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Mar 15, 2010 Commission Slams Azerbaijan Over Case of Jailed Bloggers Press Release

• Mar 15, 2010 State Department Human Rights Reports Statement

• Feb 2, 2010 Cardin Introduces Maryland’s Ian Kelly, Nominee for Ambassador to OSCE 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

2009

• Dec 23, 2009 Co-Chairmen Call for Investigation in Murder of Kyrgyz Journalist Press Release

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

• Oct 26, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Seek to Improve International Religious Freedom Press Release

• Oct 22, 2009 Briefing on New Media Event

• Oct 16, 2009 Commission to Hold Briefing on New Media Press Release

• Sep 9, 2009 Commission, State Department Discuss Kazakhstan’s 2010 Chairmanship of OSCE Press Release

• Aug 18, 2009 Commission Plays Leading Role at Parliamentary Assembly in Lithuania Article

• Jul 20, 2009 OSCE Participating States Convene Meeting on Religious Freedom Article

• Jun 30, 2009 Cardin, U.S. Delegation Secure Release of U.S. Prisoner in Belarus Press Release

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

• Jun 18, 2009 Briefing on Upcoming Kyrgyzstan Elections Event

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

• Jun 15, 2009 Commission to Hold Briefing on Upcoming Kyrgyzstan Elections Press Release

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

• Jun 8, 2009 Helsinki Commission: Cardin, Hastings Statements on North Korea Sentencing of U.S. Journalists Press Release

• Jun 8, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Comment on Elections in Lebanon Press Release

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

• Feb 18, 2009 Screening of "Shadow of the Holy Book", A Documentary Film on Turkmenistan Event

• Feb 17, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Co-Host a Screening of "Shadow of the Holy Book", A Documentary Film on Turkmenistan Press Release

2008

• Nov 17, 2008 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Cardin Discusses Public-Private Partnership of Fighting Hate Speech on the Internet Press Release

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

• Mar 11, 2008 Helsinki Commission Delegation Visits Prague and Bratislava Article

2007

• Dec 27, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Condemn Former Prime Minister Bhutto’s Assassination Press Release

• Dec 12, 2007 Hastings Outraged by Merciless Attack on Belarus’ Young Front Leader Zmitser Fedaruk Press Release

• Nov 5, 2007 OSCE Chairman Addresses Helsinki Commission in Advance of Madrid Ministerial Article

2006

• Dec 7, 2006 Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006 Statement

• Sep 18, 2006 Freedom of the Media Revisited at Vienna Meeting Article

• Sep 15, 2006 Helsinki Commission Leadership Mourns the Death of Journalist in Turkmenistan Press Release

• Jul 27, 2006 President Niyazov Intensifies Repression in Turkmenistan Statement

• Jul 25, 2006 Uzbekistan: Are There Prospects for Change? Briefing

• Jul 21, 2006 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Prospects for Political Change in Uzbekistan Press Release

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

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

• Apr 4, 2006 54 Members of Congress Write President of Turkmenistan Urging Release of Prisoner of Conscience 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 14, 2006 Promoting Religious Freedom in the Russian Federation 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

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

2005

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

• Nov 23, 2005 The Meaning of Egypt's Elections and Their Relevance to the Middle East Article

• Nov 15, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Laud Bosnian War Crimes Tribunals, Call for Continued Cooperation from Balkan States Press Release

• Nov 9, 2005 Religious Speech Limitations in Sweden Statement

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

• Oct 13, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Blast Turkey on Prosecution of Noted Writer, Call on Turks to "Face Their History" Press Release

• Oct 12, 2005 The Meaning of Egypt's Elections and their Relevance to the Middle East Briefing

• Oct 6, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on the Implications of the Egyptian Election Results Press Release

• Aug 12, 2005 Human Rights in Iran: Prospects and the Western Response Article

• Jul 12, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Co-Chairman Introduces Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Legislation Press Release

• Jun 23, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Latest Developments in Uzbekistan Crisis Press Release

• Jun 20, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Russian Political Landscape Press Release

• Jun 10, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Commission Members Denounce Iran's Human Rights Record, Call for Joint U.S.-Europe Response Press Release

• May 31, 2005 Helsinki Commission Members Denounce Azerbaijan Crackdown, Call for Pluralism and Democracy Press Release

• May 13, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Commission Calls for Calm, Respect for Human Rights in Uzbekistan Press Release

• Mar 16, 2005 The Greek Orthodox Church in Turkey: A Victim of Systematic Expropriation Briefing

• Mar 15, 2005 Russian Support for the Syrian Regime Statement

• Mar 10, 2005 Turkey's Efforts to Undermine Greek Orthodox Church Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

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

• Jan 18, 2005 The Mediterranean Dimension Today: Seeds of Hope Article

2004

• Nov 20, 2004 Democratization in Central Asia Statement

• Nov 16, 2004 The Case of Mikhail Trepashkin Statement

• Nov 16, 2004 Bring Paul Klebnikov’s Killers to Justice Statement

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

• Oct 7, 2004 Supporting Democracy in Belarus Statement

• Oct 5, 2004 Belarus Democracy Act Unanimously Passes U.S. House Press Release

• Sep 15, 2004 Hearing: Advancing U.S. Interests Through the OSCE Hearing

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

• Jul 16, 2004 Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Record Spurs State Department De-Certification 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 24, 2004 Hearing: Uzbekistan: Stifled Democracy, Human Rights in Decline Hearing

• Jun 18, 2004 Democracy and Human Rights in Uzbekistan Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• May 5, 2004 Encouraging Democratic Elections in Ukraine Statement

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

• Apr 20, 2004 Helsinki Commissioners Active at Parliamentary Assembly Winter Meeting Article

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

• Feb 23, 2004 Commission Leaders Urge Release of Imprisoned 62 Year-Old Uzbekistan Woman Press Release

• Feb 11, 2004 Belarusian Authorities Continue to Stifle Democracy Statement

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

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

2003

• Dec 22, 2003 Romania: Moving Toward NATO and the EU Article

• Dec 19, 2003 Letter to The Honorable Colin L. Powell Dated 12/19/03 Article

• Dec 10, 2003 Helsinki Commission Members Engage Government Leaders at Annual Human Rights Review Article

• Dec 3, 2003 Commission Hearing Looked Ahead to Maastricht Ministerial Article

• Nov 26, 2003 Helsinki Commission Reviews OSCE Dutch Leadership Article

• Nov 25, 2003 Further Assault Against Activists in Belarus Article

• Nov 10, 2003 CANCELLED Azerbaijan's Flawed Presidential Election Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Oct 31, 2003 80th Anniversary of the Turkish Republic Statement

• Oct 28, 2003 Criminal Defamation and "Insult" Laws: A Summary of Free Speech Developments in Armenia Article

• Oct 28, 2003 Democracy and Human Rights in Mediterranean Focus of Commission Briefing Article

• Oct 10, 2003 Helsinki Commission Chairman Holds Teleconference on Azerbaijani Presidential Election Press Release

• Oct 3, 2003 Briefing: Democracy and Human Rights in the Mediterranean Partner States of the OSCE: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia Briefing

• Oct 1, 2003 Briefing: Romania: Moving Toward NATO and the EU Briefing

• Oct 1, 2003 Helsinki Commission Briefing Features Democracy and Human Rights in the Mediterranean Press Release

• Sep 30, 2003 Helsinki Commission Briefing Highlights Romania's Road to NATO and the EU Press Release

• Sep 9, 2003 Hearing: U.S. Policy Toward the OSCE Hearing

• Sep 4, 2003 U.S. Policy Under Review by Helsinki Commission Press Release

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

• Jul 30, 2003 Chairman Smith Welcomes Romania's Proposed Improvements to Free Speech Protections Press Release

• Jul 25, 2003 Continuous Religious Freedom Concerns in Armenia Statement

• Jul 15, 2003 Floor Statement in Support of H.R. 1950, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005 - Rep. Smith Statement

• Jun 24, 2003 Repression Spreading in Belarus Statement

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

• May 19, 2003 The Continuing Plight of Roma in Greece Statement

• May 8, 2003 Co-Chairman Smith Hails Incorporation of Key Provisions of Belarus Democracy Act into Foreign Relations Act Press Release

• May 8, 2003 Violence Again Overrules Order in Georgian Court; Helsinki Commission Members React Press Release

• May 7, 2003 Taking Stock in Romania Statement

• May 3, 2003 United States Helsinki Commission Recognizes World Press Freedom Day Press Release

• May 2, 2003 Helsinki Commission Decries Central Asia’s Imprisoned Press Freedoms Press Release

• May 2, 2003 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Urges Romania, Other Countries to Repeal Criminal Defamation & Insult Laws 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

• Apr 11, 2003 Regime Targets Independent Media in Belarus Statement

• Apr 9, 2003 President Shevardnadze’s Statement Welcomed, but Action also Needed Statement

• Apr 3, 2003 Belarus Democracy Act of 2003 Moves Closer to Passage Press Release

• Mar 27, 2003 Helsinki Commission Leaders Introduce “Belarus Democracy Act of 2003” Press Release

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

• Feb 13, 2003 Introduction of Belarus Democracy Act 2003 Statement

• Feb 10, 2003 Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem (Russian) Article

• Jan 15, 2003 Hearing Surveys Human Rights in Republic of Georgia 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

• Dec 13, 2002 Commission Staff Meet with Georgian Officials while Religious Persecution Persists Article

• Nov 18, 2002 Prospects for Change in Turkey Statement

• Nov 14, 2002 Co-Chairman Smith's Submitted Statement to New Atlantic Initiative Conference on Belarus Press Release

• Nov 13, 2002 Situation in Belarus Continues to Deteriorate Statement

• Nov 8, 2002 Turkey’s Post-Election Future Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

• Oct 29, 2002 Co-Chairman Smith Suspicious of Charge Against Journalist in Kazakhstan Press Release

• Oct 18, 2002 Shevardnadze Urged to Act on Violence Against Congregations Press Release

• 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 Belarus Religion Law Prompts Reaction from Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman 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 Releases U.S. Statement on Freedom of Expression, Free Media and Information at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

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

• Jun 27, 2002 Introduction of Belarus Democracy Act Statement

• Jun 21, 2002 Human Rights Concerns in Kazakhstan Statement

• Jun 20, 2002 Criminal Defamation and “Insult” Laws Article

• Jun 20, 2002 Smith: Repeal Romanian Criminal Defamation Laws Press Release

• Jun 20, 2002 Hearing: Human Rights in Greece: A Snapshot of the Cradle of Democracy Hearing

• Jun 12, 2002 Human Rights in Greece Subject of Commission Hearing Press Release

• Jun 11, 2002 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Praises Slovak Reforms, Urges Passage of Anti-Discrimination Law Press Release

• May 24, 2002 Criminal Defamation and “Insult” Laws: A Summary of Free Speech Developments in Romania Article

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

• May 17, 2002 Rise of Anti-Semitic Violence Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• May 16, 2002 Hearing Focuses on Russian-Chechen War Article

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

• May 3, 2002 Georgian Government Complicity in Mob Violence Against Minority Religious Groups Article

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

• Apr 19, 2002 Journalist’s Attempted Hand-Shake Leads to Criminal Indictment Press Release

• Mar 26, 2002 Briefing: If the Cyprus Talks Fail Briefing

• Mar 22, 2002 Escalating Violence and Rights Violations in Central Asia Subject of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

• Mar 22, 2002 Kyrgyzstan's Release of Azimbek Beknazarov Statement

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

• Mar 20, 2002 Re-Registration Campaign Denying Religious Freedom in Azerbaijan Statement

• Mar 13, 2002 Karimov Receives Helsinki Commission Letter on Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Violations Press Release

• Mar 12, 2002 Text of Letter from United States Helsinki Commission Members to President Karimov Press Release

• Mar 12, 2002 Karimov Urged to Confront Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Record Press Release

• Mar 7, 2002 Briefing: U.S. Policy in Central Asia and Human Rights Concerns Briefing

• Mar 6, 2002 U.S. Policy in Central Asia and Human Rights Concerns Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

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

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

• Feb 6, 2002 Alarming Developments for Religious Freedom in Kazakhstan Statement

• Jan 11, 2002 Jailed Pastor Released in Turkmenistan, But Systematic Abuses Persist Press Release

• Jan 9, 2002 Criminal Defamation and “Insult” Laws: A Summary of Free Speech Developments in the Czech Republic Article

2001

• Dec 20, 2001 Human Rights in Central Asia Statement

• Dec 20, 2001 Commissioners Raise Religious Freedom Concerns with Turkmenistan Ambassador to the United States Press Release

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

• Dec 14, 2001 Criminal Defamation and “Insult” Laws: A Summary of Free Speech Developments in Slovakia Article

• Dec 13, 2001 Ambassador Stephan H. Minikes Statement

• Dec 12, 2001 Hearing: Human Rights and Democracy in Kyrgyzstan Hearing

• Dec 7, 2001 Slovak Parliament Narrowly Defeats Repeal of Criminal Defamation Provisions Statement

• 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 14, 2001 Missed Opportunity in Belarus Article

• Jul 19, 2001 Senate Adopts Campbell Resolution on Tenth Anniversary of Baltic Freedom from Soviet Rule Press Release

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

• Jun 5, 2001 Hearing: Troubling Trends: Human Rights in Russia Hearing

• Jun 5, 2001 Helsinki Commission Hearing Examines Downward Spiral in Russia’s Human Rights Record Press Release

• 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 17, 2001 Human Rights Problems in Kazakhstan Statement

• May 10, 2001 Democracy Under Siege in Belarus Statement

• Apr 26, 2001 Senate Concurrent Resolution 34 Statement

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

• Apr 5, 2001 Atmosphere of Trust Missing in Belarus Statement

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

• Feb 7, 2001 Smith Decries Turkmen Torture of Baptist Minister Atakov Press Release

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

2000

• Nov 2, 2000 Turkey and Possible Military Equipment Sales Statement

• Oct 6, 2000 Missing Journalist in Ukraine Statement

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

• Sep 25, 2000 Serbia Democratization of 2000 Statement

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

• 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 27, 2000 Milosevic Reign of Terror in Yugoslavia Hindering Human Rights and Democracy, Witnesses Testify Press Release

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

• Jul 27, 2000 Free Speech and Media in the OSCE Region After 25 Years 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 15, 2000 OSCE PA Delegation Trip Report Statement

• 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 29, 2000 Helsinki Commission Chairman Decries Torture of Uzbek Writer Press Release

• 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 25, 2000 Hearing: Elections, Democratization, and Human Rights in Azerbaijan Hearing

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

• Apr 4, 2000 Hearing: The Deterioration of Freedom of the Media in OSCE Countries Hearing

• Mar 22, 2000 Helsinki Commission Documents Deplorable State of Human Rights in Turkmenistan Press Release

• Mar 21, 2000 Hearing: The State of Democracy and Human Rights in Turkmenistan Hearing

• Mar 14, 2000 Helsinki Commissioners Call on United Kingdom to Promote Rule of Law through Independent Judicial Inquiries into Murders of Human Rights Defenders in Northern Ireland Press Release

• Mar 9, 2000 Hearing: Belarus at the Crossroads Hearing

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

1999

• Dec 4, 1999 Report on Macedonia's Presidential Election Article

• Oct 20, 1999 Belarus' President Lukashenka Called on the Carpet by Helsinki Commission for Human Rights Violations Press Release

• Oct 18, 1999 “Uzbekistan is One of the Most Repressive New Independent States,” says Helsinki Commission Chairman Smith Press Release

• Oct 18, 1999 Hearing: Democratization and Human Rights in Uzbekistan Hearing

• Jul 20, 1999 Developments in Belarus Statement

• May 6, 1999 Hearing: The State of Human Rights and Democracy in Kazakstan Hearing

• Apr 27, 1999 Hearing: Belarus--Back in the USSR? Hearing

• Apr 19, 1999 Hearing Announced: “Belarus—Back in the USSR?” Press Release

• Apr 12, 1999 Commission releases Chairman’s statement on the assassination of Slavko Curuvija 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 10, 1999 The Serbia and Montenegro Democracy Act of 1999 Statement

• Mar 9, 1999 Politically Motivated Arrests in Belarus Statement

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

• Feb 9, 1999 1999-A Critical Year for Belarus Statement

• Jan 21, 1999 Helsinki Commission Leaders: Milosevic Responsible for “Barbaric” Kosovo Massacre Press Release

• Jan 21, 1999 Helsinki Commissioners Reps. Smith and Hoyer Discuss Keys Issues with Czech Deputy Foreign Minister Palous Press Release

1998

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

• Mar 1, 1998 Report on Political Reform and Human Rights in Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, and Kazakstan Article

1997

• Mar 1, 1997 Report on Government-Opposition Relations in Uzbekistan Article

1995

• Sep 19, 1995 Hearing: Turkey-U.S. Relations: Potential and Perils Hearing

• Jun 6, 1995 Briefing: Human Rights in Turkey Briefing

1994

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

• Jul 1, 1994 Briefing: Banned Turkish Parliamentarians Discuss State of Democracy in Turkey Briefing

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

• May 16, 1994 Briefing: Human Rights Law Group Briefing on Human Rights in Turkey Briefing

• May 1, 1994 Briefing: Criminalizing Parliamentary Speech in Turkey Briefing

• Jan 1, 1994 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Poland 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

• Sep 1, 1993 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Slovakia Article

• Sep 1, 1993 Report: Human Rights and Democratization in Bulgaria Article

• May 17, 1993 Briefing: Situation of Kurds in Iran, Iraq and Turkey Briefing

• Apr 5, 1993 Briefing: Human Rights in Turkey Briefing

• Apr 5, 1993 Briefing: Human Rights In Turkey: Part 2 Briefing

1991

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

• May 22, 1991 Hearing: Democratic Developments in Albania Hearing

• May 7, 1991 Hearing: Baltic Leadership on the Status of Independence Movements Hearing

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

• Jan 17, 1991 Hearing: Soviet Crackdown in the Baltic States Hearing

1990

• Jul 18, 1990 Hearing: Copenhagen Meeting on the Human Dimension Hearing

• May 3, 1990 Hearing: Meeting with Prime Minister Kazimiera Prunskiene of Lithuania (N/A) Hearing

• Apr 3, 1990 Hearing: CSCE Process (N/A) Hearing

1989

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

• Mar 16, 1989 Hearing: The Right to Receive and Impart Information - Prelude to the London Information Forum Hearing

1985

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

• Jun 25, 1985 Hearing: The Ottawa Human Rights Experts Meeting and the Future of the Helsinki Process Hearing

1982

• Jul 1, 1982 Human Rights in Czechoslovakia: The Documents of Charter '77, 1977-1982 (14MB) Article

1979

• 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

• Apr 3, 1979 Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. VIII - U.S. Compliance: Human Rights Hearing

1977

• May 19, 1977 Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. III - Information Flow, and Cultural and Educational Exchanges Hearing

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

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

• Oct 22, 2014 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Politically and Religiously Motivated Imprisonment in Uzbekistan Press Release

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

• Sep 22, 2014 Helsinki Commission on Opening of Europe’s Largest Human Rights Meeting Press Release

• May 8, 2012 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Political Prisoners in Central Asia Press Release

• Mar 28, 2012 Chairman Smith’s Bill Promoting Online Freedom Is Passed by Key House Subcommittee Press Release

• Feb 24, 2012 Chairman Smith Welcomes Release of Kazakhstani Human Rights Activist Yevgeniy Zhovtis Press Release

• Jan 23, 2012 REVISED: Live Webcast: U.S. Helsinki Commission Hearing on Human Rights in Kazahkstan Press Release

• Jan 20, 2012 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Human Rights in Kazakhstan 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 10, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Egypt Press Release

• Nov 8, 2011 U.S. Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Belarus Press Release

• Jul 7, 2011 House OK’s Smith Bill on Belarus Press Release

• Feb 2, 2011 Commission Leadership Condemns Violence, Calls for Egyptian Transition to Democracy to Begin Press Release

• Jan 28, 2011 The Year in Review: The 2010 Supplementary Human Dimension Meetings Article

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

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

• Nov 29, 2010 Commission Supports State Department Focus on Civil Society Press Release

• Nov 19, 2010 Helsinki Commission Welcomes Azerbaijan’s Release of Bloggers Press Release

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

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

• Oct 14, 2010 Commission Welcomes Appointment of Former Journalist to Russian Human Rights Council 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 16, 2010 Helsinki Commission Briefing and Documentary Screening on North Caucasus Press Release

• Jul 13, 2010 Helsinki Commissioners Hastings, Issa Call on the Government of Lebanon to Respect Free Speech Press Release

• Jul 5, 2010 Senator Cardin to Lead Congressional Delegation to Norway Press Release

• May 3, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Denounce Reprisals, Restrictions on Free Media Press Release

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

• Apr 8, 2010 Cardin, Hastings Urge Calm in Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Mar 17, 2010 Helsinki Commission Concerned about Crackdown on Freedom of Expression in Kyrgyzstan Press Release

• Mar 15, 2010 Commission Slams Azerbaijan Over Case of Jailed Bloggers Press Release

• Feb 2, 2010 Cardin Introduces Maryland’s Ian Kelly, Nominee for Ambassador to OSCE 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

• Dec 23, 2009 Co-Chairmen Call for Investigation in Murder of Kyrgyz Journalist Press Release

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

• Oct 26, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Seek to Improve International Religious Freedom Press Release

• Oct 16, 2009 Commission to Hold Briefing on New Media Press Release

• Sep 9, 2009 Commission, State Department Discuss Kazakhstan’s 2010 Chairmanship of OSCE Press Release

• Aug 18, 2009 Commission Plays Leading Role at Parliamentary Assembly in Lithuania Article

• Jul 20, 2009 OSCE Participating States Convene Meeting on Religious Freedom Article

• Jun 30, 2009 Cardin, U.S. Delegation Secure Release of U.S. Prisoner in Belarus Press Release

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

• Jun 15, 2009 Commission to Hold Briefing on Upcoming Kyrgyzstan Elections Press Release

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

• Jun 8, 2009 Helsinki Commission: Cardin, Hastings Statements on North Korea Sentencing of U.S. Journalists Press Release

• Jun 8, 2009 Cardin, Hastings Comment on Elections in Lebanon Press Release

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

• Feb 17, 2009 Helsinki Commission to Co-Host a Screening of "Shadow of the Holy Book", A Documentary Film on Turkmenistan Press Release

• Nov 17, 2008 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Cardin Discusses Public-Private Partnership of Fighting Hate Speech on the Internet Press Release

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

• Mar 11, 2008 Helsinki Commission Delegation Visits Prague and Bratislava Article

• Dec 27, 2007 Hastings and Cardin Condemn Former Prime Minister Bhutto’s Assassination Press Release

• Dec 12, 2007 Hastings Outraged by Merciless Attack on Belarus’ Young Front Leader Zmitser Fedaruk Press Release

• Nov 5, 2007 OSCE Chairman Addresses Helsinki Commission in Advance of Madrid Ministerial Article

• Sep 18, 2006 Freedom of the Media Revisited at Vienna Meeting Article

• Sep 15, 2006 Helsinki Commission Leadership Mourns the Death of Journalist in Turkmenistan Press Release

• Jul 21, 2006 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Prospects for Political Change in Uzbekistan Press Release

• Apr 4, 2006 54 Members of Congress Write President of Turkmenistan Urging Release of Prisoner of Conscience 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

• Feb 2, 2006 Russia: Rights in Retreat Press Release

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

• Nov 23, 2005 The Meaning of Egypt's Elections and Their Relevance to the Middle East Article

• Nov 15, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Laud Bosnian War Crimes Tribunals, Call for Continued Cooperation from Balkan States Press Release

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

• Oct 13, 2005 Helsinki Commissioners Blast Turkey on Prosecution of Noted Writer, Call on Turks to "Face Their History" Press Release

• Oct 6, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on the Implications of the Egyptian Election Results Press Release

• Aug 12, 2005 Human Rights in Iran: Prospects and the Western Response Article

• Jul 12, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Co-Chairman Introduces Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Legislation Press Release

• Jun 23, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Hearing on Latest Developments in Uzbekistan Crisis Press Release

• Jun 20, 2005 Helsinki Commission to Hold Briefing on Russian Political Landscape Press Release

• Jun 10, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Commission Members Denounce Iran's Human Rights Record, Call for Joint U.S.-Europe Response Press Release

• May 31, 2005 Helsinki Commission Members Denounce Azerbaijan Crackdown, Call for Pluralism and Democracy Press Release

• May 13, 2005 U.S. Helsinki Commission Calls for Calm, Respect for Human Rights in Uzbekistan Press Release

• Mar 10, 2005 Turkey's Efforts to Undermine Greek Orthodox Church Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

• Jan 18, 2005 The Mediterranean Dimension Today: Seeds of Hope Article

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

• Oct 5, 2004 Belarus Democracy Act Unanimously Passes U.S. House Press Release

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

• Jul 16, 2004 Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Record Spurs State Department De-Certification 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 18, 2004 Democracy and Human Rights in Uzbekistan Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Apr 20, 2004 Helsinki Commissioners Active at Parliamentary Assembly Winter Meeting Article

• Feb 23, 2004 Commission Leaders Urge Release of Imprisoned 62 Year-Old Uzbekistan Woman Press Release

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

• Dec 22, 2003 Romania: Moving Toward NATO and the EU Article

• Dec 19, 2003 Letter to The Honorable Colin L. Powell Dated 12/19/03 Article

• Dec 10, 2003 Helsinki Commission Members Engage Government Leaders at Annual Human Rights Review Article

• Dec 3, 2003 Commission Hearing Looked Ahead to Maastricht Ministerial Article

• Nov 26, 2003 Helsinki Commission Reviews OSCE Dutch Leadership Article

• Nov 25, 2003 Further Assault Against Activists in Belarus Article

• Nov 10, 2003 CANCELLED Azerbaijan's Flawed Presidential Election Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• Oct 28, 2003 Criminal Defamation and "Insult" Laws: A Summary of Free Speech Developments in Armenia Article

• Oct 28, 2003 Democracy and Human Rights in Mediterranean Focus of Commission Briefing Article

• Oct 10, 2003 Helsinki Commission Chairman Holds Teleconference on Azerbaijani Presidential Election Press Release

• Oct 1, 2003 Helsinki Commission Briefing Features Democracy and Human Rights in the Mediterranean Press Release

• Sep 30, 2003 Helsinki Commission Briefing Highlights Romania's Road to NATO and the EU Press Release

• Sep 4, 2003 U.S. Policy Under Review by Helsinki Commission Press Release

• Jul 30, 2003 Chairman Smith Welcomes Romania's Proposed Improvements to Free Speech Protections Press Release

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

• May 8, 2003 Co-Chairman Smith Hails Incorporation of Key Provisions of Belarus Democracy Act into Foreign Relations Act Press Release

• May 8, 2003 Violence Again Overrules Order in Georgian Court; Helsinki Commission Members React Press Release

• May 3, 2003 United States Helsinki Commission Recognizes World Press Freedom Day Press Release

• May 2, 2003 Helsinki Commission Decries Central Asia’s Imprisoned Press Freedoms Press Release

• May 2, 2003 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Urges Romania, Other Countries to Repeal Criminal Defamation & Insult Laws Press Release

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

• Apr 3, 2003 Belarus Democracy Act of 2003 Moves Closer to Passage Press Release

• Mar 27, 2003 Helsinki Commission Leaders Introduce “Belarus Democracy Act of 2003” Press Release

• Feb 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

• Jan 15, 2003 Hearing Surveys Human Rights in Republic of Georgia Article

• Dec 31, 2002 Democracy and Human Rights Trends in Eurasia and East Europe: A Decade of Membership in the Organization (Report Only) Article

• Dec 13, 2002 Commission Staff Meet with Georgian Officials while Religious Persecution Persists Article

• Nov 14, 2002 Co-Chairman Smith's Submitted Statement to New Atlantic Initiative Conference on Belarus Press Release

• Nov 8, 2002 Turkey’s Post-Election Future Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

• Oct 29, 2002 Co-Chairman Smith Suspicious of Charge Against Journalist in Kazakhstan Press Release

• Oct 18, 2002 Shevardnadze Urged to Act on Violence Against Congregations Press Release

• 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 Belarus Religion Law Prompts Reaction from Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Press Release

• Sep 20, 2002 Helsinki Commission Releases U.S. Statement on Freedom of Expression, Free Media and Information at OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting Press Release

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

• Jun 20, 2002 Smith: Repeal Romanian Criminal Defamation Laws Press Release

• Jun 20, 2002 Criminal Defamation and “Insult” Laws Article

• Jun 12, 2002 Human Rights in Greece Subject of Commission Hearing Press Release

• Jun 11, 2002 Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Praises Slovak Reforms, Urges Passage of Anti-Discrimination Law Press Release

• May 24, 2002 Criminal Defamation and “Insult” Laws: A Summary of Free Speech Developments in Romania Article

• May 17, 2002 Rise of Anti-Semitic Violence Focus of Helsinki Commission Hearing Press Release

• May 16, 2002 Hearing Focuses on Russian-Chechen War Article

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

• May 3, 2002 Georgian Government Complicity in Mob Violence Against Minority Religious Groups Article

• Apr 19, 2002 Journalist’s Attempted Hand-Shake Leads to Criminal Indictment Press Release

• Mar 22, 2002 Escalating Violence and Rights Violations in Central Asia Subject of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

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

• Mar 13, 2002 Karimov Receives Helsinki Commission Letter on Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Violations Press Release

• Mar 12, 2002 Text of Letter from United States Helsinki Commission Members to President Karimov Press Release

• Mar 12, 2002 Karimov Urged to Confront Uzbekistan’s Human Rights Record Press Release

• Mar 6, 2002 U.S. Policy in Central Asia and Human Rights Concerns Focus of Helsinki Commission Briefing Press Release

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

• Jan 11, 2002 Jailed Pastor Released in Turkmenistan, But Systematic Abuses Persist Press Release

• Jan 9, 2002 Criminal Defamation and “Insult” Laws: A Summary of Free Speech Developments in the Czech Republic Article