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
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
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
CSCE :: User Groups
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
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
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
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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
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Documents of the Helsinki Monitoring Groups in the U.S.S.R. and Lithuania (1976-1986) - Vol. 3 - Ukraine Article
CSCE :: User Groups
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
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
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Hearing: Implementation of the Helsinki Accords Vol. XI - Religious Persecution in USSR & HR Violations in Ukraine Hearing
CSCE :: User Groups
Jul 9, 2014
Chairman Cardin floor statement on 2014 OSCE PA Annual Session Statement
May 8, 2014
Ukraine Elections-Legitimate and Heroic Statement
May 2, 2014
Senator Cardin's floor statement on deteriorating situation in Ukraine Statement
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 7, 2014
Senate floor statement on Ukraine Statement
Feb 28, 2014
Ukraine Statement
Feb 11, 2014
Statement on H. Res. 447 Statement
Feb 3, 2014
Supporting the Democratic Aspirations of the People of Ukraine Statement
Nov 19, 2013
The 80th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine Statement
Apr 9, 2013
Political Imprisonment in Ukraine Statement
Mar 8, 2012
More Democratic Setbacks in Ukraine Statement
Jun 23, 2011
Ukraine's Democratic Reversals Statement
Aug 2, 2010
Statement on a resolution marking the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Helsinki Final Act Statement
Jun 9, 2010
OSCE Representative Cites Threats to Free Media Statement
Apr 20, 2010
Natural Resource Charter Statement
Mar 15, 2010
State Department Human Rights Reports Statement
Dec 2, 2009
60th Anniversary of the Voice of America's Ukrainian Service Statement
Oct 5, 2007
Introduction of Resolution Congratulating the Ukrainian People on the September 30, 2007, Parliamentary Elections Statement
Jul 23, 2007
Introduction of Ukraine Elections Resolution Statement
Apr 17, 2007
Introduction of Resolution on Ukraine Political Crisis Statement
Sep 6, 2006
15th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Statement
Mar 8, 2006
Regarding H.R. 1053, Authorizing the Extension of Permanent Normal Trade Relations Treatment to Ukraine Statement
Dec 6, 2005
Riding Roughshod Over Rights in Belarus Statement
Jun 10, 2005
Examining Efforts to Eradicate Human Trafficking Statement
Mar 4, 2005
Belarus--Outpost of Tyranny Statement
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
Congratulating the People of Ukraine (Cardin) Statement
Jan 25, 2005
Nomination of Condoleezza Rice
to be Secretary of State Statement
Oct 5, 2004
Urging the Government of Ukraine to Ensure Democratic, Transparent, and Fair Elections Process for Presidential Elections on October 31, 2004 Statement
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 5, 2004
Encouraging Democratic Elections in Ukraine Statement
May 5, 2004
Presidential Elections Critical to Ukrainian Democracy Statement
Feb 12, 2004
Radio Liberty Stifled in Ukraine Statement
Jan 20, 2004
Troubling Pre-Election Developments in Ukraine Statement
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
Jul 28, 2003
S. Res. 202, Expressing the Sense of the Senate Regarding the Genocidal Ukraine Famine of 1932-33 Statement
Apr 30, 2003
The Troubled Media Environment in Ukraine Statement
Jul 9, 2002
Concerning Rise in Anti-Semitism in Europe Statement
May 3, 2002
Murder of Ukrainian Heorhiy Gongadze Still Unsolved Statement
Mar 21, 2002
Ukraine Elections Resolution Statement
Mar 19, 2002
Resolution Urging Ukraine to Ensure a Democratic, Transparent and Fair Election Process Statement
Feb 7, 2002
Introduction of S. Res. 205 on Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine Statement
Nov 13, 2001
67th Anniversary of Ukraine Famine and 25th Anniversary of Ukraine Helsinki Group Statement
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
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
Jul 27, 2000
25th Anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act Statement
Jul 13, 2000
Tenth Anniversary of Ukraine Sovereignty Declaration Statement
Jun 9, 2000
Helsinki Final Act 25th Anniversary Resolution Statement
Sep 22, 1999
Ukraine on the Eve of Elections Statement
CSCE :: User Groups
Dec 3, 2014
Helsinki Commission Digest: Bipartisan U.S. Helsinki Commission Defends Ukraine, Raises Concerns about Russia at OSCE Parliamentary Session Article
Nov 6, 2014
Helsinki Commission Digest: Annual OSCE Human Rights Meeting Dominated by Russia and Ukraine Article
Jan 24, 2014
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Nov 21, 2012
Helsinki Commission Welcomes Unveiling of Berlin Memorial for Romani Genocide Victims Article
Nov 1, 2010
OSCE 2010 Informal Ministerial: Kazakhstan Persistence earns a Summit in Astana Article
Jul 27, 2010
Copenhagen Anniversary Conference: 20 Years of the Copenhagen Document Article
Jan 21, 2010
More Power to More People: Lessons from West Africa on Resource Transparency Article
Dec 30, 2009
Corruption: A Problem that Spans the OSCE Region and Dimensions Article
Dec 6, 2007
Ukraine’s Pre-Term Parliamentary Elections and Demonstrable Commitment to Democratic Standards focus of Commission Initiatives Article
Aug 24, 2007
U.S. Delegation Initiatives Win Wide Approval at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Meetings in Kyiv Article
Apr 20, 2006
From the Maidan to Main Street Article
Mar 4, 2005
Helsinki Commission Leaders Visit Ukraine Article
Nov 10, 2004
Europe's Largest Annual Human Dimension
Meeting Closes with Appeal from NGOs Article
Nov 9, 2004
Helsinki Commission Staff Observe
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Jul 28, 2004
Helsinki Commission Leadership
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CIS Response Letter to President Kuchma (Ukraine) Article
Feb 10, 2003
Moscow Should Engage the OSCE in Resolving the Chechen Problem (Russian) Article
Dec 31, 2002
Democracy and Human Rights Trends in Eurasia and East Europe: A Decade of Membership in the Organization (Report Only) Article
Jun 17, 2002
Hearing Addresses Dramatic Increase in
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Jun 4, 2002
Commission Hearing Examines
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Helsinki Commissioners Play Key Role in United States
Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Article
Sep 1, 2000
Report: U.S. Statements at the 1999 OSCE Review Conference Article
Dec 20, 1999
Report on Ukraine's Presidential Elections: October and November 1999 Article
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
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