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Proclamation 9375

Helsinki Human Rights Day, 2015

This proclamation declares December 3, 2015 as Helsinki Human Rights Day to mark the 40th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act. It reaffirms U.S. commitment to human rights, democracy, and OSCE principles while condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine and recent terrorist attacks.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 76197

Impact dates

  1. Helsinki Human Rights Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim December 3, 2015 as Helsinki Human Rights Day
  • Call upon all people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities
  • Call upon governments and peoples of all other signatory states to renew commitment to Helsinki Final Act principles

Timeline

Immediate

  • December 3, 2015 designated as Helsinki Human Rights Day
  • Call for U.S. observance with ceremonies
  • Call for other signatory states to renew Helsinki commitments

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Implicit criticism of Russia creates diplomatic friction despite proclamation's cooperative framing
  • Tension between condemning 'hate and prejudice' in national policies and limited U.S. leverage over other OSCE states
  • Document condemns both Russian aggression and terrorism without establishing policy mechanisms to address either
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