Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Medical Worker Day address
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Dear medical professionals, I know how difficult it is to work in healthcare right now. Medical workers have become hostages of politics. Many have been dismissed, some forced into exile, others face persecution. Meanwhile, the regime is only making the situation worse. More than 5,000 healthcare workers were fired in April alone. Medical […]
June 16, 2025
Dzianis Kuchynski joined a solidarity bike ride for politically imprisoned journalists in Belarus
A solidarity bike ride took place today in Vilnius in support of journalists imprisoned in Belarus. The event was organized by the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) and marked its 30th anniversary. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor, Dzianis Kuchynski, also joined the ride. Freedom for journalists! Freedom for all political prisoners!
June 16, 2025
New wave of anti-“social parasitism” policy in Belarus: Comment from Volha Zazulinskaya
The regime has intensified pressure on so-called “social parasites” – people who, for various reasons, are not officially employed. Reports are increasingly emerging about people being added to the lists of “parasites”, particularly those working abroad. Volha Zazulinskaya, Representative for Social Issues of the United Transitional Cabinet, responds to six key questions about this trend. […]
June 14, 2025
“Security, democracy, and prosperity are interconnected and cannot exist without one another”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Brussels Forum 2025
On the second day of her working visit to Brussels, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the Brussels Forum 2025, organized by the German Marshall Fund of the United States. This year marks the 20th edition of the forum – one of the key platforms for dialogue between political leaders, experts, and civil society representatives. The […]
June 12, 2025
5th meeting of the EU Consultative Group on Belarus took place in Brussels
The EU Consultative Group on Belarus has convened in Brussels, bringing together representatives of Belarus’ democratic forces and civil society and European institutions. This year’s meetings focus on: The political situation in Belarus and regional security; Visa mobility for Belarusians in the EU; The state of independent media and efforts to counter propaganda; Support for […]
June 11, 2025
Meeting in the Lithuanian Seimas, Lustration Concept, roundtable in Estonia. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: June 2–8
MEETING IN THE LITHUANIAN SEIMAS An extended meeting of the Cross-Party Parliamentary Group “For a Democratic Belarus” took place in the Lithuanian Seimas. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of the democratic forces of Belarus joined it to discuss support for political prisoners, Belarusian-language education, the legal status of Belarusian volunteer fighters in Ukraine, and possible agreements […]
June 09, 2025
Football match in support of imprisoned Belarusian journalists took place in Vilnius
On June 5, a friendly football match took place between Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office and the Lithuanian Seimas. Representing the Office were Franak Viacorka, Anatoli Liabedzka, and Dzianis Kuchynski, joined by civil society activists. Before the game, a solidarity action was held in support of Belarusian journalists who are imprisoned for their work of telling the […]
June 06, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Belarusian civil society met with the “For a Democratic Belarus” group in the Lithuanian Seimas
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya regularly visits the Seimas in Vilnius to both raise important issues faced by Belarusians and work with leading Lithuanian politicians to find solutions. Today, she joined a session of the Cross-Party Parliamentary Group “For a Democratic Belarus”, together with representatives of Belarusian civil society, Seimas deputies, and members of the Committee on Foreign […]
June 05, 2025
Join the football match in Vilnius in support of imprisoned Belarusian journalists
This Thursday, June 5, a football match will take place in Vilnius between members of the Lithuanian Seimas and the team from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office. The match is held to show support for journalists in Belarus who have been imprisoned simply for telling the truth. Come cheer them on and express your solidarity with political […]
June 04, 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
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s statement on the Polish presidential election results
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I closely followed how the election in Poland unfolded and was genuinely impressed. Our neighbors carried out a transparent political process where every vote mattered, every voice was heard, and the media freely covered not just the decisive contest between Karol Nawrocki and Rafał Trzaskowski but the entire electoral period. This is exactly […]
June 03, 2025
Siarhei Tsikhanouski’s arrest anniversary, Lustration Concept, Charlemagne Prize ceremony. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: May 26 – June 1
ANNIVERSARY OF SIARHEI TSIKHANOUSKI’S ARREST May 29 marked five years since Siarhei Tsikhanouski was arrested. In her address, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya shared personal reflections about her husband and their journey, calling on Belarusians to remember the people imprisoned for speaking the truth. She also thanked Belarusians and the international community for their continued support, stressing that […]
June 02, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s World Children’s Day address
On World Children’s Day, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya shares the story of her and Siarhei’s children, Karnei and Ahniya — a story of how the regime destroys the childhoods of young Belarusians. She calls on everyone not to remain indifferent and stand up for children’s right to freedom, happiness, and a real childhood. Watch the full address […]
June 02, 2025
New Belarus Conference 2025 to take place in August: Help shape the agenda!
As in previous years, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office will host the New Belarus Conference in early August — the largest platform for strategic dialogue, discussion of Belarus’ future, and coordination among the democratic forces and civil society. You can already help shape what will be discussed at the conference! Fill out this short anonymous form to: […]
May 31, 2025
Lustration Concept for Belarus: Public discussion is open
After decades of impunity, falsifications, and repression, Belarus needs more than just a change of leadership – it needs a new, honest, and just system. Lustration is not about revenge; it is a way to protect the country from repeating the past. Belarusians must know who was involved in human rights violations and electoral fraud […]
May 30, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya attended the Charlemagne Prize award ceremony in Aachen
Today in Aachen, the prestigious International Charlemagne Prize was awarded in a formal ceremony. The prize is presented annually in recognition of significant contributions to European unity. Past recipients include prominent political leaders such as Emmanuel Macron, Dalia Grybauskaitė, Donald Tusk, Angela Merkel, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, as well as Pope Francis and the European […]
May 29, 2025
“The day that divided our family’s life into ‘before’ and ‘after’”
Five years ago, on May 29, 2020, Siarhei Tsikhanouski was detained during a pre-election rally in Hrodna. He has been behind bars ever since. He was sentenced to 19.5 years in prison — for daring to dream of building a country to live in. Today, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya opens up about the personal story. About a […]
May 29, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s statement on the tragedy in Yelsk
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I am deeply shocked by the tragedy that occurred in Yelsk. A 14-year-old girl who sought medical help never returned home. The hospital lacked the necessary specialists; they were called in from other cities but tragically, her life could not be saved. This horrifying story highlights the systemic issues in Belarus’ healthcare system. […]
May 27, 2025
Dzianis Kuchynski and Anatoli Liabedzka visited Spain
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Parliamentary Cooperation, Anatoli Liabedzka, and Diplomatic Advisor, Dzianis Kuchynski, visited Madrid to hold a series of meetings with government, parliamentary, and analytical circles of the Kingdom of Spain. During the meetings with senior officials from the Spanish government, the discussions focused on the following key issues: Support for political prisoners and […]
May 27, 2025
UN report on the human rights situation in Belarus: Worsening of the ongoing civil and political rights crisis
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Belarus, Nils Muižnieks, has published his first report, covering the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The document provides a systemic analysis that confirms the ongoing civil and political rights crisis in Belarus and documents its deterioration. Key highlights are […]
May 26, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with participants of the Women’s Political Leadership Academy
During her visit to Warsaw, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the participants of an educational program for women who seek to play an active role in shaping the political future of Belarus. During the meeting, the activists shared their personal leadership experiences with Ms. Tsikhanouskaya and asked about the challenges and lessons from her political journey. […]
May 26, 2025
Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners, 4th Conference of the Belarusian Diaspora. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: May 19–25
CONFERENCE OF THE BELARUSIAN DIASPORA From May 23 to 25, Warsaw hosted the 4th Conference of the Belarusian Diaspora. The first working day began with a report presentation by BELPOL. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya attended the event and addressed its participants: “The report we presented today is fundamental work. It analyzes not only the internal policies of […]
May 26, 2025
Searching for solutions to key challenges: Day two of the 4th Conference of the Belarusian Diaspora concluded in Warsaw
The main day of the 4th Conference of the Belarusian Diaspora has concluded in Warsaw. Participants worked in groups to discuss current problems and new challenges and tried to find ways to address them. The day also featured a panel discussion on fundraising and a Q&A session with Belarusian politicians. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a speech […]
May 25, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya inaugurated the 4th Conference of the Belarusian Diaspora
The 4th Conference of the Belarusian Diaspora is taking place in Warsaw. On Friday, the forum began with a series of major side events featuring open discussions, live conversations, and collective analysis of challenges currently facing Belarusians. One of the key moments was the presentation of the BELPOL report on the Lukashenka regime’s involvement in […]
May 24, 2025
“The war has become a lifeline for Lukashenka”
During her visit to Warsaw, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya gave a speech at Civitas University, a prestigious private Polish institution focused primarily on social sciences. In her address to the audience, she emphasized that today’s war is not only a tragedy for Ukraine but also a tool for the survival of authoritarian regimes in Belarus and Russia. […]
May 23, 2025
“If a ceasefire happens, global attention will return to Belarus”
During her visit to Warsaw, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in a debate titled “Security of Democracy” – the second in a series of discussions under the banner “A Safe Poland of the Future” (“Bezpieczna Polska Przyszłości”) organized by the Polish Press Agency (PAP). The event brought together representatives of leading Polish media outlets, including TVP […]
May 23, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office representatives visited Latin America for the first time
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Chief Advisor, Franak Viacorka, held a series of meetings with representatives of the government, parliament, and civil society of Argentina. The meetings were supported by the Embassy of Poland, which played a key role in organizing the visit. The visit included negotiations with: Vice Minister of Defense; Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee […]
May 23, 2025
“If we want to build a new, democratic country, we must know the truth”
The 4th Conference of the Belarusian Diaspora officially opened in Warsaw today. Friday’s side events include: A roundtable on cultural diplomacy; A discussion on funding for cultural initiatives; A meeting with the People’s Embassies; A youth side event “Bridges Without Borders.” The working day began with a major report presented by BELPOL. The document, presented […]
May 23, 2025
“We call for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners in Belarus”
Yesterday marked the Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus. Across various countries and cities around the world, Belarusians held events in support of those unjustly imprisoned. Numerous Western governments, international politicians, and diplomats also joined the events and spoke in support of political prisoners in Belarus. Among those who expressed their support are: […]
May 22, 2025