News for September 2023
11.09.2023 The UN calls for lifting the ban on issuing Belarusian passports abroad
This follows from the organization's message on Twitter.
08.09.2023 Lukashenka's decree puts exiled citizens at risk
The decree bars renewing passports, completing other transactions from abroad
08.09.2023 Statement of human rights defenders of Belarus on recognition of ten political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
08.09.2023 In August, at least 60 people were convicted under criminal articles for political reasons
At the moment, there are 1,510 political prisoners in Belarus, and their number is increasing weekly.
07.09.2023 37 political prisoners were released in August, 30 of them completing their sentences
At the moment, there are 1,510 political prisoners in Belarus, and their number is increasing weekly.
07.09.2023 Statement of human rights defenders of Belarus on recognition of 15 new political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community.
06.09.2023 The case of TOR BAND musicians will be considered on September 14 in closed session
The Gomel Regional Court will begin considering the case of political prisoners in closed session on September 14. The trial will be conducted by judge Siarhei Salouski.
05.09.2023 Danish Institute Against Torture made a joint statement on Belarus
The institute urges the Belarusian authorities to repeal the decision designating Viasna as an "extremist formation".
05.09.2023 Viasna has been recognized as an "extremist formation": how to cooperate with us now?
Let's discuss current issues of cooperation with the human rights center.
05.09.2023 Human Rights Situation in Belarus: August 2023
On August 31, the Homieĺ Regional Court passed a harsh sentence on journalist and cultural activist Larysa Shchyrakova.
05.09.2023 Exhibition dedicated to Ales Bialiatski will be held in Berlin
The project will explore the life of the human right defender.
04.09.2023 Statement of human rights defenders of Belarus on recognition of 10 new political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
04.09.2023 Larysa Shchyrakova was convicted for promoting extremist activities and discrediting Belarus
A political prisoner Larysa Shchyrakova was detained on the evening of December 6, 2022 after a search in her house. Her minor son was placed in a shelter.
04.09.2023 "The real Belarus is free, open, making a European choice." Natalia Pinchuk at the Nobel Peace Conference 2023
On August 31, Oslo hosted the Nobel Peace Conference 2023, which this year celebrates the achievements of human rights defenders.
04.09.2023 "Human rights defenders are under threat". The Sunflower Declaration was presented at a Nobel Peace Conference
The Declaration has concrete recommendations to governments, multilateral organizations, businesses, cities and universities.
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