News on the topic: Viasna
30.12.2021 “Viasna” telegram channel and social networks recognized as “extremist”
On December 30, 2021, the court of the Čychunačny District Court of Homieĺ recognized the content of “Viasna” telegram channel and social networks as “extremist materials”.
28.12.2021 #FreedomLetters campaign took place in several Lithuanian cities
"Viasna" human rights activists, together with the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs representatives, organized a series of #FreedomLetters actions to sign postcards to political prisoners in Belarus.
27.12.2021 #FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders
The latest news about the imprisoned "Viasna" members
21.12.2021 Ukrainian human rights defenders supported their imprisoned colleagues from Belarus
On the International Human Solidarity Day, participants of the training "International Humanitarian Law" wrote cards to political prisoners in Belarus.
21.12.2021 #FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders
Weekly update on imprisoned "Viasna" members
16.12.2021 Valiantsin Stefanovich from behind the bars: "Stay bright-eyed and be proud of what you are doing!"
Valiantsin Stefanovich, “Viasna” deputy chairman, has been held behind bars for five months now. On December 11, he wrote a letter to his "Viansa" colleagues.
13.12.2021 #FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders
On December 10, International Human Rights Day, rallies in support of imprisoned “Viasna” human rights activists and all political prisoners took place in different cities and countries. Several ceremonies of awarding human rights prizes and other activities took place.
13.12.2021 “Viasna” wins Pro Dignitate Humana Award of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Poland
On December 10, Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau congratulated “Viasna” human rights defenders on receiving the award.
10.12.2021 Ales Bialiatski and Valiantsin Stefanovich were mentioned during the Honorary citizenship ceremony in Paris
Honorary citizenship ceremony took place in Paris
10.12.2021 Winners of the National Human Rights Award announced
On the International Human Rights Day, human rights defenders awarded the winners of the 13th National Human Rights Award.
09.12.2021 Seven human rights defenders from “Viasna” will celebrate Human Rights Day behind bars
Persecution chronology of 7 “Viasna” members: Marfa Rabkova, Andrei Chapiuk, Leanid Sudalenka, Tatsiana Lasitsa, Ales Bialiatski, Valiantsin Stefanovich, Uladzimir Labkovich.
09.12.2021 CCBE Human Rights Award 2021 granted to four Belarusian lawyers
CCBE Human Rights Award 2021 granted to iliya Ulasava, Maksim Znak, Dzmitry Laeuski and Leanid Sudalenka.
08.12.2021 Political prisoner and human rights activist Marfa Rabkova is being deprived of medical assistance, and her correspondence is blocked
News about Marfa Rabkova who has been kept behind the bars for 14 months
06.12.2021 #FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders
On September 17, #FreeViasna, the campaign of solidarity with the imprisoned "Viasna" members was launched. Here’s the latest news about them.
06.12.2021 Statement by HRC “Viasna” in regard to the attack on its volunteers
Statement by HRC “Viasna”
