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Libereco expands support for politically persecuted Belarusians

15.07.2024 Libereco expands support for politically persecuted Belarusians

Libereco is now offering extrajudicial legal counselling for victims of political persecution from Belarus. This step will ensure crucial long-term support for victims of repression and state persecution, which the Belarusian Community Razam e.V. previously provided.

Members of Parliament from Germany, Norway and Poland take on a godparenthood for Maryna Sankevich, Aliaksandr Yarashuk and Paviel Sava

15.07.2024 Members of Parliament from Germany, Norway and Poland take on a godparenthood for Maryna Sankevich, Aliaksandr Yarashuk and Paviel Sava

As part of solidarity campaign #WeStandBYyou, Julian Pahlke (German Bundestag, Alliance 90/The Greens), Bjørnar Moxnes (Norwegian Storting, Rødt) and Tomasz Frankowski (European Parliament, Platforma Obywatelska, Poland) have taken on a godparenthood for political prisoners in Belarus.

EPDE calls for the immediate release of Viasna members as they enter fourth year of political imprisonment

15.07.2024 EPDE calls for the immediate release of Viasna members as they enter fourth year of political imprisonment

EPDE stands firm in its solidarity with The Human Rights Center Viasna and their struggle for human rights in Belarus.

The appeal of Oleg Orlov, the co-chairman of the Memorial Center, was rejected

12.07.2024 The appeal of Oleg Orlov, the co-chairman of the Memorial Center, was rejected

The first hearing was held on June 7. But Oleg Orlov, who participated in the trial via a video call, and his lawyer, managed to convince the judge to postpone the hearing.

Viasna team mourn the sudden death of human rights activist Leanid Svetsik

01.07.2024 Viasna team mourn the sudden death of human rights activist Leanid Svetsik

For more than two decades, Leanid Svetsik has been engaged in the protection of human rights in the Viciebsk region.

Stage play, quiz, "prison experiment": events of the Week against Torture, June 24–30

24.06.2024 Stage play, quiz, "prison experiment": events of the Week against Torture, June 24–30

June 26 is the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

Three MPs from Finland, Germany and Italy take on godparenthood for political prisoners in Belarus

19.06.2024 Three MPs from Finland, Germany and Italy take on godparenthood for political prisoners in Belarus

As part of solidarity campaign #WeStandBYyou, Oras Tynkkynen (Vihreä liitto, Suomen eduskunta, Finland), Pina Picierno (Partito Democratico, Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats, European Parliament, Italy) and Sandra Bubendorfer-Licht (Freie Demokratische Partei, German Bundestag) have taken on a godparenthood for Alesia Liantsevich, Katsiaryna Kalybenka and Anastasiya Lazarenka.

"We are here because our hearts say so": solidarity action with political prisoner and lawyer Maksim Znak

12.06.2024 "We are here because our hearts say so": solidarity action with political prisoner and lawyer Maksim Znak

The event was organized by the Lithuanian Bar Council, and supported by Belarusian lawyers, in order to speak about the lawlessness against their Belarusian colleague imprisoned for his professional activities.

"I'm not afraid. Let them be afraid!"

11.06.2024 "I'm not afraid. Let them be afraid!"

On July 2, there will be the opening of an exhibition about the intertwined fates of two outstanding human rights defenders, prisoners of conscience and Nobel Peace Prize laureates Ales Bialiatski and Oleg Orlov.

The hearing of the appeal of the co-chairman of the Memorial Center Oleg Orlov postponed

10.06.2024 The hearing of the appeal of the co-chairman of the Memorial Center Oleg Orlov postponed

After the verdict, without any grounds, Oleg Orlov was transferred to the SIZO-2 in Syzran on the night of April 11–12.

77 people were convicted for donations. How are they persecuted in Belarus for solidarity, and how to avoid persecution for it

31.05.2024 77 people were convicted for donations. How are they persecuted in Belarus for solidarity, and how to avoid persecution for it

Viasna reports how people in Belarus are persecuted for showing solidarity and reminds what to do if you are called for a "conversation" because of your donations.

Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners of Belarus: demonstrations held all over the world

23.05.2024 Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners of Belarus: demonstrations held all over the world

Viasna reports how Belarusians expressed solidarity with those who are now behind bars and with those who will not return from there.

More than 30 demonstrations and events. Join the Day of Political Prisoners!

20.05.2024 More than 30 demonstrations and events. Join the Day of Political Prisoners!

Viasna shares the actions and events you can join on May 18–26 to commemorate the Day of Political Prisoners.

Norwegian PEN admitted Ales Bialiatski as honorary member

17.05.2024 Norwegian PEN admitted Ales Bialiatski as honorary member

The proposal was explained by Jørgen Frydnes, Secretary General of the Norwegian PEN.

#WithoutJustCause: The Congress on Belarus Political Prisoners will be held on May 23–25 in Prague

15.05.2024 #WithoutJustCause: The Congress on Belarus Political Prisoners will be held on May 23–25 in Prague

The Prague Congress will become a platform for joint analysis, dialogue, and coordination of actions that would make it possible to stop the humanitarian crisis in Belarus.

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