Pavel Tereshkovich’s address on Teacher’s Day
Advisor to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Science and Education, Pavel Tereshkovich, addresses Belarusians on Teacher’s Day: “Today, teachers across Belarus are receiving congratulations on the eve of Teacher’s Day, which is celebrated on Sunday. Teacher’s Day is not only a professional holiday with bouquets of flowers, and greetings from parents and children. It is also a […]
October 03, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Moldovan President Maia Sandu
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, during the European Political Community Summit. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I would like to congratulate you once again on PAS’s victory in the parliamentary elections! Moldova is an example for all of us. I admire your leadership, courage, and dedication to democratic values. I want to express […]
October 02, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with French President Emmanuel Macron
During the European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I thanked President Macron for his consistent support of democratic Belarus and solidarity with the Belarusian people. We truly appreciate that France continues to stand by our side in the struggle for freedom and human […]
October 02, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, during the European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen. She thanked Prime Minister Tusk for supporting democratic Belarus: “I am grateful to Poland for its solidarity and unwavering support of the Belarusian people in our struggle for freedom and democracy. It is truly important to […]
October 02, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at the European Political Community Summit press conference
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at a press conference after the European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen, opening it with a brief statement: “I want to thank Denmark and the European Political Community for inviting us. While dictators like Putin and Lukashenka are not here, the voice of the Belarusian people is. Belarusians deserve a European future. […]
October 02, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with European leaders at the European Political Community Summit
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is participating in the European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen. She has met with a number of leaders from European countries. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “The summit is an important platform where countries discuss Europe’s security and future. Here, we remind our partners that our people are fighting for freedom and deserve a place in […]
October 02, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to participate in the European Political Community Summit
Today, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is taking part in the European Political Community (EPC) Summit, which is attended by more than 50 leaders of European countries. The participants include the President of France, Emmanuel Macron; the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz; the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy; the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda; the President of Moldova, […]
October 02, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the European Political Community Summit
During the European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, and the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz “Glad to meet with Gitanas Nausėda and Friedrich Merz. Thanks to Germany and Lithuania for supporting Belarusians and showing solidarity”, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya commented following the meeting.
October 02, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the European Political Community Summit
During the European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “Glad to see President Zelenskyy. We support Ukraine and its fight for freedom and independence. The fate of Belarus also depends on Ukraine. Thanks to President Zelenskyy for his courage and the agreement to continue our communication”, […]
October 02, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address on the International Day of Older Persons
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “From childhood, we are taught to respect our elders: to give up a seat on public transport, help them cross the street, or carry heavy bags. We value their life experience and treat them with care. That is why it is especially painful to see the difficulties faced by elderly people in Belarus. […]
October 01, 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
Summary of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to the Warsaw Security Forum
On September 29–30, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya participated in the Warsaw Security Forum, which annually gathers over 2,500 participants from 80 countries, including heads of government, presidents, ministers, and experts. The central theme of this year’s forum was maintaining unity amid the growing threat from Russia. Participants included the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Prime Minister […]
October 01, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with new EU Special Representative for Human Rights Kajsa Ollongren
During her visit to Poland for the Warsaw Security Forum, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya also met with the new European Union Special Representative for Human Rights, Kajsa Ollongren. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya had previously met with Ms. Ollongren when she served as the Minister of Defense of the Netherlands. Back then, they discussed support for Ukraine and Belarusian volunteer […]
October 01, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili
During her visit to Poland to participate in the Warsaw Security Forum, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya expressed solidarity with the Georgian people and support for all those who envision Georgia as a free, independent, and European state. She highlighted the role of civil society and political leaders […]
October 01, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Mayor of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski
During her visit to Poland, where she is taking part in the Warsaw Security Forum, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski. The discussions focused on: Belarusian community centers in the Polish capital; potential Polish–Belarusian sports and cultural initiatives; initiatives within the Pact of Free Cities, which unites Warsaw, Budapest, Bratislava, and […]
October 01, 2025
Visit to the United States. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: September 22–28
VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES From September 22 to 25, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya paid a working visit to the United States, holding a number of important meetings. During the 80th UN General Assembly in New York, she met with: President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel; President of Finland, Alexander Stubb; President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo […]
October 01, 2025
“Military power might be meaningless if there are no people ready to defend their land”
On the second day of the Warsaw Security Forum, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the panel discussion “The Unbroken: Fight for Democratic Sovereignty in a Hostile Neighborhood” alongside the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, the fifth President of Georgia, Salome Zourabichvili, the Vice-Chair of Open Society Foundations, Daniel Sachs, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra […]
October 01, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Warsaw Security Forum
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has begun her visit to Warsaw to take part in the Warsaw Security Forum, an annual international platform that gathers politicians, diplomats, experts, and civil society leaders from across the globe. This year, the participants include the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, the US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, […]
September 30, 2025
Second Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus: Day Two
Day Two of the Second Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus took place in Poznań on September 28, with former prisoners and their families participating. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Legal Affairs, Leanid Marozau, and the United Transitional Cabinet Representative on Social Policy, Volha Zazulinskaya, delivered opening remarks. Day Two served as a platform for Belarusian […]
September 30, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya congratulates PAS and pro-European forces in Moldova on their election victory
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Allow me to sincerely congratulate you on this important election victory. This is not only a success for the PAS party and President Maia Sandu. Above all, it is a victory for the Moldovan people, who have chosen the path of democracy, independence, and a European future. Your choice carries historic significance. It […]
September 30, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered the Václav Havel Lecture in Chicago
During her visit to the United States, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited the University of Chicago, where she met with the Belarusian diaspora, university leadership, and faculty deans, and delivered a lecture titled “The Power of the Powerless: Standing Against Tyranny in Belarus”. The Václav Havel Lecture is held annually – last year, it was delivered by […]
September 30, 2025
Second Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus #WithoutJustCause started in Warsaw
The Second Congress on Political Prisoners in Belarus #WithoutJustCause started in Warsaw. Participants, including international partners, discussed how joint efforts inside the country and at the international level can help achieve the release of prisoners and put an end to repression. Diplomats from the United States, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Canada […]
September 30, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya attended a meeting at the New York University School of Law
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya participated in a meeting at the New York University School of Law. The event brought together students, faculty, and members of the local Belarusian community in New York. Professor Richard Pildes delivered opening remarks, after which Siarhei Tsikhanouski addressed the audience. The main part of the event took the form of a panel […]
September 26, 2025
“Dictators hate freedom-lovers because even in prison, they remain freer than their guards”
Belarusian writer and lawyer Maksim Znak has been awarded the prestigious Disturbing the Peace Award to a Courageous Writer at Risk, presented annually by the Václav Havel Center in New York. The award honors writers and creators who demonstrate courage in defending truth and freedom. In 2021, Belarusian poet Dzmitry Strotsau received the same recognition. […]
September 26, 2025
“Time for Accountability and Justice”: An event on Belarus took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly
The European Union Delegation to the UN, in partnership with Denmark, Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, held a roundtable discussion titled “Time for Accountability and Justice: Rule of Law under Threat in Belarus” during the 80th UN General Assembly. It was moderated by the Secretary-General of the European External Action Service, Belén […]
September 26, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with President of Poland Karol Nawrocki
During the UN General Assembly, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the new President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki. This was her first meeting with the country’s new head of state after he took office. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor, Dzianis Kuchynski, spoke in detail about the Belarusian leader’s meetings, including with President Nawrocki, in an interview with Zerkalo.
September 26, 2025
“Free media are also a form of defense. They protect societies from authoritarian influence and propaganda”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the discussion “On the Brink? Is Media Freedom at Risk? A Global Perspective on Press Freedom” at the Concordia Annual Summit 2025 during her visit to New York for the UN General Assembly. This was the 15th anniversary Summit, which traditionally brings together global leaders, business representatives, and NGOs. The […]
September 26, 2025
Belarus’ democratic forces and civil society promote Council of Europe anti-discrimination standards
A training course on European standards of equality and anti-discrimination for representatives of Belarus’ democratic forces and civil society has concluded in Strasbourg. Over the course of several months, activists, lawyers, journalists, and researchers studied the practices against racism and intolerance implemented by the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights, and the […]
September 25, 2025
Statement by UN independent experts on the disappearance of Mikalai Statkevich
On September 23, UN independent experts issued a statement regarding the disappearance of Mikalai Statkevich. According to them, there are solid grounds to believe that the Belarusian politician has become a victim of enforced disappearance and arbitrary detention. The experts stressed that the regime is obliged to immediately disclose the truth about his fate, whereabouts, […]
September 25, 2025