Q&A: Release of Political Prisoners and What Comes Next 

WHAT HAPPENED ON 13 DECEMBER 2025? 123 political prisoners have been released from Belarus prisons, including the most prominent figures of Belarus’ democratic movement: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, key figures of the 2020 democratic movement Maria Kalesnikava and Viktar Babaryka, as well as journalists, civic activists, and human rights defenders imprisoned after the […]

January 16, 2026

Monthly recap: December. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs

The Center for New Ideas published a study of the regime’s propaganda on Telegram, its content, and audience engagement. The international conference “Belarus: A Part of or Apart from Europe’s Security?” was held in Brussels. The 2025 laureates of the annual Belarusian Human Rights Community Award were announced in Vilnius. The annual Forum of Baltic […]

January 06, 2026

Monthly recap: November 2025. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs

The book “A Political Prisoner’s Survival Guide” — a collection of advice and illustrations created by people who have been imprisoned in Belarus — was presented in Vilnius. Budźma Belarusami! released a video on the issue of banned books in Belarus. Belarusians in various countries commemorated Raman Bandarenka on the anniversary of his death. The […]

December 02, 2025

Monthly recap: October 2025. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs

The Belarusian Helsinki Committee launched a new round of consultations for Belarusian civil society initiatives in three areas. The laureates of the 2025 Voice of the Freedom Generation Award were announced. The prize was established by PEN Belarus, the Viasna Human Rights Center, the Belarusian Association of Journalists, Press Club Belarus, and Free Press for […]

November 03, 2025

Monthly recap: September 2025. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs

LegalHub and Human Constanta launched ChilDoc, a project to prevent statelessness among Belarusian children born in exile. PEN Belarus, the Viasna Human Rights Center, the Belarusian Association of Journalists, Press Club Belarus, and Free Press for Eastern Europe established a new award, The Voice of the Generation of Freedom, to honor outstanding figures in the […]

October 01, 2025

Monthly recap: August 2025. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs

The Belarusian Association of Journalists launched the project “Without Us, You Wouldn’t Have Known…”, highlighting the facts, events, and problems in Belarus that would have remained invisible without independent media and journalists. The Belarusian Council for Culture published a strategy paper outlining its action plan until 2027, welcoming contributions from all who wish to be […]

September 03, 2025

Monthly recap: July 2025. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs

The Volunteer Service of the Viasna Human Rights Center presented a guide on peaceful assemblies for Belarusians living abroad. The Free Belarus Center updated and relaunched its support services: Belarusians can request legal, psychological, and accounting assistance. Dissidentby launched a dedicated section on their website with information on individuals involved in the repression of political […]

August 04, 2025

Monthly recap: June 2025. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs

The Belarusian Association of Journalists released its annual media monitoring report for 2024. The report is available in Belarusian. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office presented the Lustration Concept for Belarus. The document is available in Belarusian or in Russian. CSO Fusion and partners released the third Digest of Belarus Civil Society Research, covering the years 2021-2024. The […]

July 01, 2025

Monthly recap: May 2025. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs

Belarusian experts created a knowledge base on “extremism”, systematizing legal norms and enforcement practices related to “extremism” designations in Belarus. The Freelance Journalist Group and Belarusian human rights defenders issued guidelines on resisting recruitment attempts by security services. The Viasna Human Rights Center published a timeline review of how solidarity with political prisoners in Belarus […]

June 03, 2025

Monthly recap: April 2025. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs

The Viasna Human Rights Center’s Legal Service prepared a guide for Belarusians facing confiscation of their property by the regime in Belarus. A new creative space, Art Fusion Space, opened in Vilnius. Cultural NGOs published an open letter with recommendations on how to better integrate cultural topics into political forums and conferences. The Humanitarian Ambulance […]

May 02, 2025

Monthly recap: March 2025. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs

The Legal Initiative compiled a structured collection of resources that can substantiate the dangers of staying in Belarus when applying for international protection, asylum, or political refuge in other countries. Belarusian Students’ Association prepared its annual report on the state of Belarusian academia in 2024.  The Belarusian Council for Culture created a database of international […]

April 01, 2025

Monthly recap: February 2025. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs

Human Constanta and The Others (IshyYa) announced “Equality March”, a month dedicated to non-discrimination, equality, and inclusion. Belarusian diasporas worldwide marked International Mother Language Day with events and rallies. The team of Pamyłka, a popular science zine in Belarusian, announced the winners of the first-ever “Bison Higgs” public award for the popularization of Belarusian scientists […]

March 04, 2025

Monthly recap: January 2025. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs

A series of notable events marked January 2025. Below are the key updates from the Belarusian democratic community. The Free Belarus Centre has launched ТЭМА#1 campaign together with its partners. The Belarusian Association of Journalists has published a safety guide in Facebook, Signal and Telegram.   The Belarusian Association of Journalists has started monitoring of […]

February 05, 2025

Monthly recap: December 2024. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs

A series of notable events marked December 2024. Below are the key updates from the Belarusian democratic community. The Belarusian Association of Journalists released a guide on establishing effective communication between NGOs and media. The Belarusian History Portal was launched to promote Belarusian history. Legal Initiative launched a form to allow Belarusians persecuted on political […]

January 07, 2025