Helsinki Commemorations - 2000

AKG Photo Berlin

Historically, the Helsinki process has been closely related to the emergence of the Soviet Jewry movement and to the application of fundamental principles of human rights and minority protection.  In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, a number of official commemorations are taking place:  

• House Passes Resolution on Helsinki Anniversary (September 26)
• Decade of Freedom - September 20 Exhibit & Reception
• White House Proclamation (August 1)
• Congressional Speeches Mark Helsinki Anniversary (July 27)
• Senate Passes Resolution on Helsinki Anniversary (July 27)
• OSCE Marks 25th Anniversary of Helsinki Final Act (July 19)
• History of Soviet Jewry Movement (March 1999)

Links of Interest:

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)

U.S. Commission for Security and Cooperation in Europe
       (Helsinki Commission)

William Korey, The Promises We Keep: Human Rights, the Helsinki Process, and American Foreign Policy
(St. Martins Press, 1993)