Yuliya Mitskevich has been appointed Advisor to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Inclusion and Equality
In this role, Yuliya Mitskevich will advise Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office on inclusion and equality, combating discrimination and violence, and contribute to policy positions for Belarus’s democratic forces and reform proposals for a democratic Belarus. She will also work with Belarusian and international partners to advance women’s political leadership and participation.
Yuliya Mitskevich is a Belarusian human rights defender, activist, and gender expert with 25 years of experience. She previously served at the United Transitional Cabinet as First Deputy Representative for Social Policy. She is a Co-Founder of FemGroup Belarus and works on gender equality, the rights of women and LGBTQ+ people and other vulnerable groups, women’s political leadership, and equality and non-discrimination. She has extensive experience in civil society, the media, and international organizations, including the Council of Europe Contact Group on Belarus and the Eastern Partnership’s Working Group on Gender Equality. In recognition of her work, she received the 2025 Anne Klein Women’s Award.
Stanislau Salavei has been appointed Advisor to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Healthcare
In this role, Stanislau Salavei will advise Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office on healthcare issues and help prepare policy positions, analytical materials, and public statements. He will work with Belarusian and international partners and contribute to developing reforms and draft legislation for a democratic Belarus, ensuring that they address the needs of the healthcare system.
Stanislau Salavei is a Belarusian physician, obstetrician, gynaecologist, and healthcare expert. He previously served as Deputy Representative for Social Policy at the United Transitional Cabinet. His work focuses on reforming Belarus’s healthcare system, including assessing its current state, developing reform proposals, and providing medical expertise.
