The Need for the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM)
It is vital that the 2021 HDIM is convened. The annual review of implementation of human dimension commitments is a core function of this organization.
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Intervention on Saving the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM)
Statement delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council on July 23, 2020
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Right of Reply on the Invitation to Observe the General Elections in the U.S.
Right of Reply to the Russian Federation delivered at the Permanent Council on the Invitation to Observe the November 2020 General Election
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Response to the Report on HDIM by ODIHR Director Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir
The strong turnout and high quality of a great many of the side events demonstrate that HDIM remains one of the most important features of the OSCE calendar.
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Tolerance and Non-discrimination: Statement at HDIM Session 10
Majority populations in one country can have affinities for kin who are minorities in other countries and governments should respect Helsinki Final Act Principles guiding relations between these States.
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Tolerance and Non-discrimination: Statement at HDIM Session 9
The United States is committed to promoting and advancing girls’ education, at home and abroad.
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Tolerance and Non-discrimination: Statement at HDIM Session 8
The Helsinki Final Act commits us to respect the inherent dignity of the human person. Beyond sharing commitments, we share a common humanity.
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Tolerance and Non-discrimination: Statement at HDIM Session 7
The U.S. notes the rise in religiously motivated forms of hate in the OSCE region and encourages all participating States to take urgent action to address these issues.
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Freedom of Thought, Conscience, Religion or Belief: Statement at HDIM Session 6
The United States upholds freedom of religion as one of its foundational principles. In accordance with this as well as OSCE principles and commitments, it is concerned about restrictions in some participating States.
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Ensuring Equal Enjoyment of Rights in Political and Public Life: Statement at HDIM Session 5
The United States welcomes efforts that expand outreach to diverse populations.
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Ensuring Equal Enjoyment of Rights in Political and Public Life: Statement at HDIM Session 4
Political participation encompasses a wide range of activities, from platforms for private citizens to comment on proposed legislation at the local level, to running for high office.
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Democratic Institutions: Statement at HDIM Session 3
U.S., European and OSCE efforts to support democracy and human rights around the world are designed to strengthen and support, not to subvert, democratic process, and to empower the citizen.
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Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association: Statement at HDIM Session 2
The freedoms to assemble peacefully and to associate freely are essential for a stable, open, and dynamic society, and to democratic governance responsive to the concerns of citizens.
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Freedom of Expression, Free Media and Information: Statement at HDIM Session 1
Freedom of expression is fundamental to any democracy, and journalists should never be targeted for their work.
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Remarks to the Opening Session of the 2017 Human Dimension Implementation Meeting
Our shared commitment to respect the inherent dignity of the human person, common decency, and the lessons of history require us to condemn and combat hate in all of its ugly forms.
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Reply to Russia and Azerbaijan on ODIHR Director’s Follow-up to the 2015 HDIM: Statement to the PC
I think it’s important to recognize that ODIHR does us a service by organizing the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, by facilitating it, by setting up the sessions, by making sure that there are note takers, and all the rest of it; if there are criticisms of the way certain actors around the table behave, those …
Read More» Response to ODIHR Director on Follow-up to the 2015 HDIM: Statement to the PC
We thank Director Link for his presentation on this year’s Human Dimension Implementation Meeting. We also would like to once again thank Poland for hosting the HDIM. Once a year, we spend a significant amount of time and resources to conduct a comprehensive review of how all OSCE participating States are doing in implementing the …
Read More» Reply to Azerbaijan on ODIHR’s Election Observation Mandate: Statement to the PC
The United States deeply regrets that Azerbaijan has decided once again to raise this issue. The director of ODIHR has not violated his mandate. Azerbaijan has regrettably sought to interfere with and restrict ODIHR in the exercise of its mandate, and this has resulted in the regrettable situation where the kind of credible and robust …
Read More» Reply on ODIHR Election Observation in Canada: Statement to the PC
I’d like to also respond to the statement made by the distinguished representative of the Russian Federation, who has now left the room. We should engage on the subject matter of this statement, and obviously the Russian Federation has offered some of these arguments before, and they have been debated– and in my view been …
Read More» Reply to Azerbaijan on ODIHR and the 2016 Unified Budget Proposal: Statement to the PC
Because our distinguished colleague from Azerbaijan alleged that we have collectively failed to respond to Azerbaijan’s allegations against Director Link, I wanted to take a moment to answer that allegation. First, I agree with our distinguished Azerbaijani colleague that ODIHR’s cancellation of observation efforts for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan is regrettable. But it’s …
Read More» Reply to Azerbaijan on ODIHR Election Observation: Statement to the PC
I wanted to just respond to some of the comments made by our distinguished Azerbaijani colleague, as well as by the European Union. I recall the ambassador of Norway’s point of a few minutes ago that this seems an odd conversation – and particularly this conversation, which is about a personal accusation leveled at the …
Read More» Closing Plenary Statement: HDIM 2015
As we conclude another OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM), our thanks go once again to Poland for hosting the conference and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). Michael Link and his team have worked tirelessly to prepare and facilitate these last two weeks, and we are grateful to them for …
Read More» Democratic institutions, including democratic elections: HDIM 2015, Session 9
More than 20 years ago, OSCE participating States offered a visionary blueprint for building pluralistic, democratic societies underpinned by free elections. As stated in the 1994 CSCE Budapest Summit Declaration, democratic institutions are among “the foundations of peace and security, representing a crucial contribution to conflict prevention, within a comprehensive concept of security.” Participating States …
Read More» 2nd Reply to Azerbaijan on OSCE Election Observation Commitments: Statement to the PC
The distinguished Austrian ambassador said better than I could have much that I would have, and so I’ll associate myself with his remarks and just pick up on one aspect. It seems to me there are two issues to discuss here. One is a very near term, open question, and the other is, as some …
Read More» Response to Azerbaijan on OSCE Election Observation Commitments: Statement to the PC
We regret that ODIHR will not be observing parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan on November 1. In a September 1 press statement, Azerbaijan called ODIHR’s intention to deploy 30 long-term and 300 short-term observers “excessive” for Azerbaijan’s November 1 parliamentary election. The statement said that Azerbaijan was “ready to welcome” only six long-term and up to …
Read More» Response to the Director of the OSCE’s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, Michael Link: Statement to the PC
Welcome back to the Permanent Council, Director Link. It is impressive how much the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights accomplishes each year with a small staff and – in real terms – an ever smaller budget. The United States supports ODIHR’s desire to do even more because we believe that our comprehensive security …
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