Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today is the birthday of our Nobel laureate, the head of the Viasna Human Rights Center, Ales Bialiatski.
Dear Mr. Bialiatski, I remember your words: the people who value freedom the most are often deprived of it. And it saddens me greatly to see how these words have come to describe the Belarusian reality.
Your entire life, dear Ales, you have fought for the freedom and rights of Belarusians. And now we cannot help but continue your work. Even in captivity, you continue to inspire and support all of us. Because you know better than anyone that winter is always followed by spring [Viasna in Belarusian].
Dear Ales, I wish you strong health and hope to see you reunite with your family and supporters soon”.
