August 20, 2025
Leanid Marozau joined human rights defenders’ initiative at the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
The Legal Initiative has submitted a petition to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, requesting the public recognition of documented cases of torture, ill-treatment, and discrimination against women in places of detention in Belarus. The petition was joined by known Belarusian human rights organizations, including the Viasna Human Rights Center, Belarusian […]
August 19, 2025
Advisor on Economic Reforms Aleś Alachnovič steps down from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office due to personal reasons
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Economic Reforms, Aleś Alachnovič, steps down from the Office due to personal reasons. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Aleś Alachnovič joined our team in 2020 and ensured that our work on economic issues was carried out at a professional level. He united more than 60 renowned economists from different countries, coordinated cooperation with think […]
August 19, 2025
Belarusians in exile are blackmailed with expired passports
Some Belarusians in exile have received letters at their registered addresses in Belarus, notifying them that their passports have been declared invalid and requiring them to appear at the Department of Citizenship and Migration to renew the document. Failure to comply, the letters warn, may result in a fine. As a reminder, in 2023, the […]
August 19, 2025
Removal of a Belarusian citizen from the Interpol database, implementation of the New Belarus Conference plans. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: August 11–17
FIRST CASE OF A BELARUSIAN REMOVED FROM THE INTERPOL DATABASE For several years, the Lukashenka regime has tried to use Interpol as a tool of political persecution. This week saw the first case of a Belarusian citizen removed from the Interpol database, thanks to the work of the Legal Team of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office. STATEMENT […]
August 18, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya sent letters to European leaders ahead of the Washington summit
On the eve of today’s summit in Washington, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President Donald Trump, and European leaders will meet, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya sent letters to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. In her appeals, she outlined her position on […]
August 18, 2025
Statement by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on President Trump’s phone call with Aliaksandr Lukashenka
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I know that President Trump made this call for an important humanitarian mission – to free our people and stop the repression. It is an attempt to save the lives of innocent people and achieve systemic change in Belarus. And I am confident that President Trump has the influence and all the necessary […]
August 14, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s statement on the fifth anniversary of BYSOL
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Five years of BYSOL’s work are a testament to Belarusian solidarity. They are an example of how people can unite around mutual support and never leave each other in trouble. You help volunteer fighters, political prisoners and their families, care for those in exile, and support numerous initiatives that strengthen and develop our […]
August 13, 2025
Interpol removed a Belarusian citizen from its database for the first time thanks to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office
For several years, the Lukashenka regime has been trying to use Interpol as a tool for political persecution. People who took part in peaceful protests and supported democratic change have been targeted under fabricated charges. Minsk knows that Interpol will not add individuals to its wanted lists for politically motivated charges, so it tries to […]
August 13, 2025
New Belarus Conference 2025: Outcomes, resolutions, and common course
More than 420 participants, 36 diplomats, and around 50 journalists gathered at the New Belarus Conference in Warsaw on August 9–10, 2025, to review five years of struggle, discuss strategies for the future, and adopt common positions of the democratic forces. How did the Conference unfold? Day One Panel 1: Civic Pulse – Where We […]
August 12, 2025
“This week has shown that Belarusians remain together wherever we are”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “This week has shown that Belarusians remain together wherever we are. Thank you, my dear ones. All over the world you organized rallies, meetings, events, and concerts. You found ways to tell the world about Belarus, took to the streets of different cities with our flags, and showed your connection to one another. […]
August 12, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address on the birthday of Mikalai Statkevich
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today, Mikalai Statkevich turns 69. The organizer of some of the first mass protest actions against the regime’s arbitrariness in the 1990s, leader of the Free Belarus European Coalition, outspoken exposer of election fraud, and a fighter for democracy, this man has dedicated his life to Belarus and its people. So how did […]
August 12, 2025
European Commissioner Marta Kos extended support to Siarhei Tsikhanouski and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on the fifth anniversary of the 2020 Belarus protests
The European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, called Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Siahei Tsikhanouski on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the peaceful protests in Belarus. She emphasized the EU’s unwavering support for the democratic forces of Belarus, spoke about joint initiatives, and expressed confidence that Belarus will return to the European family of free […]
August 12, 2025
International political support for Belarusians on the fifth anniversary of the 2020 protests
On August 9, Belarusians around the world marked 5 years since the peaceful protests against dictatorship. And on this day, Belarusians were not alone, receiving support from heads of state and leading global politicians, foreign ministries of multiple countries, and European institutions. Politicians and political bodies who supported Belarusians’ aspiration for democratic change include: 🇦🇺🇨🇦🇬🇧 […]
August 11, 2025
New Belarus Conference, fifth anniversary of the protests, solidarity events worldwide. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: August 4–10
NEW BELARUS CONFERENCE The New Belarus Conference 2025 took place in Warsaw on August 9–10, organized by the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and the United Transitional Cabinet. It brought together over 400 representatives of Belarusian civil society organizations and political bodies, politicians, diplomats, experts, activists, and journalists. The events emphasized the unity of democratic forces […]
August 11, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s closing remarks at the New Belarus Conference 2025
Dear friends, For two days, the representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet (UTC) spoke about their work, answered questions – sometimes not the most pleasant ones. But, following the vote, the Coordination Council decided to approve the work of the representatives. However, this is no reason to relax. Soon, we expect recommendations from the Coordination […]
August 11, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Women’s Breakfast with Belarusian activists and politicians
On August 10, the Women’s Breakfast took place in Warsaw, with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya joining it. The event for Belarusian women involved in social and political activities was organized by the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and the Office of Belarus Democratic Forces in the Czech Republic. For the third time, nearly fifty outstanding Belarusian women came […]
August 11, 2025
Resolutions of the democratic forces: What we affirm and what we strive for
Following two days of work at the New Belarus Conference, the democratic forces adopted a package of resolutions. They cover key issues regarding the country’s future – from national identity, European choice, and security to the release of political prisoners, ending repressions, and protecting human rights. The documents set out the overall course of the […]
August 11, 2025
Dzianis Kuchynski spoke at the Day of Solidarity with Belarus in Gdańsk
On August 9, events took place in Gdańsk for the Day of Solidarity with Belarus, organized by the Cities of Gdańsk and Sopot, the Pomeranian Voivodeship Local Government, the European Solidarity Centre, the Chatka Belarusian Cultural Association, the Association of Belarusians of Pomerania, the Belarusian community “Gdańsk 23.34”, and the Viasna Human Rights Center. Sviatlana […]
August 11, 2025
5 years of the Belarusian Revolution: Shaping the canon and the dynamics of emotions
Ahead of another anniversary since the start of the 2020–2021 protests, the Center for New Ideas and the “Yosts Pytannie” [Got a Question] initiative carried out a special study. This article examines what the Belarusian pro-democracy community now thinks about those events. For the fourth year in a row, sociological research was conducted on the […]
August 10, 2025
New Belarus Transition: Laws and reforms for the future
The democratic forces have presented the comprehensive New Belarus Transition Strategy and drafts of key laws that will form the foundation for transforming the country after the change of power. From the Constitution and judicial reform to a new model of local self-government and a green economy, this is a plan to build a free, […]
August 10, 2025
New Belarus Conference 2025: Day Two
Live stream continues from the second day of the key socio-political event of the year for Belarusians! Representatives of the democratic forces, civil society, the diaspora, as well as experts, journalists, and activists from all over the world continue their work in Warsaw. They are summing up the results of five years of struggle against […]
August 09, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya joined the Freedom March in Warsaw
The Freedom March took place in Warsaw today to mark the fifth anniversary of the protests in Belarus. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Siarhei Tsikhanouski joined the march, walking together with Belarusians through the central streets of the Polish capital. At the final stop of the march, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya expressed words of gratitude and pride to Belarusians. […]
August 08, 2025
Five years on the path home
The past five years have been a time of trials and courage for Belarusians. We never stopped after the 2020 protests. We built organizations, united, helped those affected, and fought for the truth. This is a story of solidarity, loss, and unbreakable faith that change will come. The emotional video that opened the New Belarus […]
August 08, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address at the New Belarus Conference 2025
Dear Belarusians, Participants of the conference, Dear Excellencies, and all international friends, Solidarity and empathy. Courage and discipline. Self-organization and creativity. These are the words I would use to describe 2020. Five years ago, Belarus changed. Once and for all. I wouldn’t say we became different people, but we awakened qualities in ourselves we hadn’t […]
August 08, 2025
Five years of work to empower youth: What has been achieved?
We continue summing up what the democratic forces have done for Belarusians since 2020. Today, we focus on the key achievements in working with young people and for their benefit. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Youth Policy and Students, Marharyta Vorykhava, shares what has been done. Since 2023, we have begun to systematically develop youth policy […]
August 08, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at a Coordination Council hearing
Honorable Speaker Brukhan, Dear delegates of the Coordination Council, Dear Belarusians! First of all, let me thank the organizers. Such hearings of representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet before the Coordination Council show that we know how to work together and that our agreements work. Thanks to Pavel Latushka, Volha Zazulinskaya, Margarita Vorykhava, Pavel Barkouski, […]
August 08, 2025
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address on the fifth anniversary of the 2020 Belarus protests
Tomorrow marks five years since Belarusians took to the streets to defend their freedom, dignity, and right to elect their country’s leadership. This changed all of us. In an emotional address, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya speaks about: How solidarity transformed into communities; How everyone can help, even through simple actions; Why we have not lost, even if […]
August 07, 2025
5 years of Legal Team’s work: What are the results?
A few days ago, we summed up the achievements of the democratic forces in international advocacy. Today, it’s time to look at the progress in the legal field. The Legal Team of the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya shares the key results of its work. Over the past five years, we have developed numerous legal decisions […]
August 06, 2025
“Today, Ales Pushkin would have turned 60”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today, Ales Pushkin would have turned 60. The artist left behind a living creative legacy and a presence that deeply resonates in our cultural memory. Ales expressed his love for Belarus through his works and actions – bold, sincere, and full of human dignity. The regime tortured Ales to death behind bars but […]