INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT REFERRAL
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office reported that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has received a referral from Lithuania to launch an investigation into the crimes of the Lukashenka regime committed against Belarusians following the 2020 election. Find answers to the frequently answered questions about the referral at the link. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Pavel Latushka of the National Anti-Crisis Management held a press conference in The Hague, speaking in detail about the referral to the ICC by the Lithuanian government.
OSCE CONFERENCE
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya joined the discussion “Political Prisoners in Belarus: Working Together to Advocate their Release”, which took place during the OSCE Human Dimension Conference in Warsaw. The discussion addressed the challenges faced by political prisoners and their families after 2020 and possible measures to strengthen human rights and democracy in Belarus.
VISIT TO POLAND
During her working visit to Warsaw, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya had several meetings at the highest level, including with the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, Marshal of the Senate, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, Minister of the Interior, Tomasz Siemoniak, Minister of Justice, Adam Bodnar, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski. Read more about the visit to Warsaw here.
POLAND’S SUPPORT FOR ICC REFERRAL
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in a press conference of the United Transitional Cabinet regarding the Lithuanian government’s referral of the Lukashenka regime’s crimes to the ICC. The Polish Foreign Ministry officially stated its full support for Lithuania in the referral.
WARSAW SECURITY FORUM
During her visit to Poland, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya attended the Warsaw Security Forum and participated in the discussion “Strengthening Women’s Voices in Security and Defense” hosted by Women in International Security.
SCHOOL FOR LEADERS FOUNDATION 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a speech at the event marking the 30th anniversary of the School for Leaders Foundation. The event brought together renowned experts from different countries.
FREE THOUGHT AWARD
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya presented the award “For Free Thought” named after Vasil Bykau. This year the award, established in 2008, went to the NAVIBAND musicians.
FIND PHOTOS OF THE VISIT TO POLAND AT THE LINK
TEACHER’S DAY
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya released an address on Teacher’s Day, congratulating Belarusian teachers.
MEDIA
The following media outlets released articles featuring or quoting Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: BELSAT (Belarus), The Hill (USA), Associated Press (International), CTVNews (Canada), Kyivpost (International), APNews (International), and Tok.fm (Poland).
