Mission of the United States

2009 OSCE Conferences and Events

2009 OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM)

The Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM) is the OSCE's most important human rights event of the year.

At this conference representatives of governments and civil society from the 56 participating States review the implementation of the existing commitments and the procedures and mechanisms for monitoring and enhancing compliance with these commitments.

The 2009 OSCE HDIM took place in Warsaw, Poland, from September 28 to October 9, 2009. Dr. Michael Haltzel led the U.S. delegation to the 2009 HDIM.

• OSCE Conference website
• OSCE's factsheet on the HDIM

Press Releases

• Sep. 22: U.S. Delegation to 2009 OSCE HDIM
• Sep. 28: Human Dimension Activities Remain a Cornerstone of an Enduring Security in Europe

Side Event

• Sep. 29: "The Role of the Human Dimension in European Security Architecture" - Transcript of Ambassador John Kornblum's remarks

U.S. Statements

• Opening Plenary Statement, as prepared for delivery by Dr. Michael Haltzel
• Session 1: Rule of Law I, as prepared for delivery by Chargé d'Affaires Carol Fuller
• Session 1: Rule of Law I - Right of Reply
• Session 2: Fundamental Freedoms I, as prepared for delivery by Ronald McNamara
• Session 3: Fundamental Freedoms II, as prepared for delivery by Erika Schlager
• Session 4: Rule of Law II, as prepared for delivery by Mariano Banos
• Session 5: National Minorities, as prepared for delivery by Dr. Michael Haltzel
• Session 6: Humanitarian issues and other commitments I, as prepared for delivery by Alex T. Johnson
• Session 7: Tolerance and Non-discrimination II, as prepared for delivery by James Kuykendall
• Session 8: Human Rights Education, as prepared for delivery by Daniel S. Mariaschin
• Session 9: Human Rights Education, as prepared for delivery by Michael Haltzel
• Session 10: Tolerance and Non-discrimination I, as prepared for delivery by Michael Haltzel
• Session 11: Humanitarian Issues II, as prepared for delivery by Alex T. Johnson
• Session 12: Freedom of expression, free media and information, as prepared for delivery by Michael Haltzel [view video]
• Session 13: Freedom of expression, free media and information, as prepared for delivery by Michael Haltzel
• Session 14: Roma and Sinti, as prepared for delivery by Petra Gelbart
• Session 15: Roma and Sinti, as prepared for delivery by Petra Gelbart
• Session 16: Human Dimension Activities, as prepared for delivery by Casey Christensen
• Any Other Business, as prepared for delivery by Michael Posner
• Closing Plenary Session, as prepared for delivery by Michael Posner, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor

Key Members of the U.S. Delegation

• Michael Haltzel  - Head of Delegation
• Carol Fuller, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Mission to the OSCE
• Bruce Turner, Director of European Security and Political Affairs, U.S. Department of State
• Leonard Leo, Chair, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
• Fred Turner, Chief of Staff of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission)