“Our voices are hers”—Viasna human rights defenders read Marfa Rabkova's last word in court

13.09.2022 “Our voices are hers”—Viasna human rights defenders read Marfa Rabkova's last word in court

Marfa Rabkova was sentenced to 15 years in jail for her peaceful human rights activities.

What happened to political prisoners on September 5–11

12.09.2022 What happened to political prisoners on September 5–11

Dramatic outcome of two high-profile cases and other news of the week.

Marfa Rabkova's last word in court: “Every time we respond to someone else’s pain we bring our Belarus closer”

09.09.2022 Marfa Rabkova's last word in court: “Every time we respond to someone else’s pain we bring our Belarus closer”

We publish the text of the last word that Marfa Rabkova prepared for her speech in court.

Viasna statement in connection with the sentencing of Marfa Rabkova and Andrei Chapiuk

06.09.2022 Viasna statement in connection with the sentencing of Marfa Rabkova and Andrei Chapiuk

The only reason for the sentences is Viasna members uncompromisingly legitimate activities.

International human rights organizations: Release Maria Rabkova and Andrey Chapiuk immediately

05.09.2022 International human rights organizations: Release Maria Rabkova and Andrey Chapiuk immediately

Ahead of the upcoming verdict to Viasna members human rights defenders demand their release

A hundred convicted on political grounds in criminal cases in August

02.09.2022 A hundred convicted on political grounds in criminal cases in August

Custodial and freedom-restricting sentences were handed down in 100% of the politically motivated cases.

Another 18 people declared political prisoners

01.09.2022 Another 18 people declared political prisoners

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

#FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders

29.08.2022 #FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders

Latest news about imprisoned Viasna members

HRDs  condemn denunciation by Belarus of the Optional Protocol to the ICCPR

22.08.2022 HRDs condemn denunciation by Belarus of the Optional Protocol to the ICCPR

Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community

What happened to political prisoners on August 15–21

22.08.2022 What happened to political prisoners on August 15–21

The count of political prisoners in Belarus hits 1,300 with 28 names added to the list last week

#FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders

15.08.2022 #FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders

Latest news about imprisoned Viasna members

What happened to political prisoners on August 8–14

15.08.2022 What happened to political prisoners on August 8–14

Political prisoners list updated with 17 names, at least 5 political prisoners convicted, and other news

Human Rights Situation in Belarus: July 2022

12.08.2022 Human Rights Situation in Belarus: July 2022

July marked a year since Viasna Chairman Ales Bialiatski, Deputy chairman Valiantsin Stefanovich, and lawyer Uladzimir Labkovich were taken in custody on trumped-up charges.

Two years after the election fraud in numbers

09.08.2022 Two years after the election fraud in numbers

August 9, 2020, is a point of no return in the history of modern Belarus

Viasna informed UN Special Rapporteurs on prosecution for anti-war statements in Belarus

08.08.2022 Viasna informed UN Special Rapporteurs on prosecution for anti-war statements in Belarus

Over a thousand detained for anti-war protests and about 32 criminal cases brought for anti-war manifestations since February 24, 2022

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