Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office will finalize Concept of restitution for victims of regime with Belarusians’ feedback
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Office, in cooperation with Belarusian human rights organizations, NGOs, attorneys, and former lawyers, has developed a draft Concept of restitution for the victims of the regime. Over the past month, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's team has released a number of materials explaining the main provisions of the Concept. Follow the links to read more about: […]
October 25, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s opening speech at the Aleksanteri Conference, University of Helsinki, 2023
“Dear friends, distinguished professors, researchers, and guests of the Aleksanteri Conference, I am glad that the University of Helsinki is hosting this conference. Finland has passed the difficult path of decolonization. For decades, the term Finlandization was used to describe the situation in my country, Belarus. Belarus was keeping its nominal independence while remaining in […]
October 25, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to Lithuanians: “We need to strengthen cooperation and see what unites us”
The Belarusian leader took part in the workshop “Belarus and Belarusians, 2020+” at Vilnius University. She joined Belarusian and Lithuanian experts and politicians to discuss the situation in our country, as well as Belarus-Lithuania relations. “Lukashenka’s and Putin’s regime will do all possible to destroy the Belarusian-Lithuanian friendship. We should look for what unites us […]
October 24, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya attended Canada Embassy opening in Vilnius
On October 24, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya participated in the opening of the Embassy of Canada in Vilnius, where Jeanette Sautner will be the Ambassador. In recent years, Canada has actively supported Belarusian civil society, women's and media initiatives, as well as the Belarus Initiative at Chatham House. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has met twice with Canadian Prime Minister […]
October 24, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at the “Belarus and Belarusians, 2020+” Workshop in Vilnius University, 2023
“Dear friends, Lithuanians and Belarusians, This workshop is a great occasion to discuss the place of Belarus in Europe and Lithuanian-Belarusian relations. I’d like to thank Ms. Tatsiana Chulitskaia and Professor Korosteleva, as well as Vilnius University for hosting it. And especial thanks to professor Šešelgytė from the Institute of International Relations and Political Science. […]
October 24, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Youth Policy and Students Marharyta Vorykhava attended Belarusian students’ meeting with youth organizations
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Advisor on Youth Policy and Students, Marharyta Vorykhava, attended the meeting with youth organizations organized for students of the European Humanities University (EHU). The event was held by the EHU Center for Constitutionalism and Human Rights, whose representatives talked about their work and introduced students to numerous youth organizations and initiatives. Marharyta Vorykhava […]
October 24, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will attend workshop “Belarus and Belarusians, 2020+” at Vilnius University
On Tuesday, October 24, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will take part in the workshop “Belarus and Belarusians, 2020+: assessing prospects and challenges for the country’s democratic future”, where she will deliver a keynote address on the situation in the country and the priorities of the democratic forces’ work. The discussion is organized by the Institute of International […]
October 23, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Ingrida Šimonytė discussed simplifying legalization of stay for Belarusians in Lithuania
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė today to discuss the simplifying legalization of stay for Belarusians in Lithuania. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya welcomed the initiative to extend the validity of residence permits from one to three years and expand the eligibility criteria for obtaining foreigners’ passports. The Belarusian leader thanked Ms. Šimonytė for the […]
October 23, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “The EU is a safe space for Belarus to preserve its independence”
Yesterday, the Belarusian leader spoke at the Junge Union Forum in Braunschweig, Germany, which also featured the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European People's Party, Manfred Weber, and other politicians. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya was accompanied by the Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Valery Kavaleuski. “For us, […]
October 23, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at Junge Union of Germany Forum, 2023
Dear President Von der Leyen, Dear Mr. Johannes Winkel, Dear President Lidia Pereira, Dear Chairman Manfred Weber, Dear Ambassador Ron Prosor, Dear Chairman Daniel Caspary, Dear Mr. Max Mörseburg, Dear friends from Junge Union, It’s an honor to speak here before you, the future political elite of Germany. And congratulations on a successful “Germany Day”. […]
October 23, 2023
European Commission President to Belarusians: “We will stand by you for as long as your struggle for freedom continues”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Ursula von der Leyen met in Braunschweig, Germany, as part of the Junge Union’s “Germany Day”. The leaders attended the organization’s youth forum. Ursula von der Leyen expressed solidarity with Belarusians and democratic forces: “Sviatlana, we admire the courage of the Belarusian men and women imprisoned on political grounds. And we will […]
October 23, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Same as Moldova or Ukraine, we see the future of Belarus in the European Union”
During her speech, at the Women Forum in Chișinău, the Belarusian leader expressed her support for the European aspirations of Moldovans and Ukrainians and mentioned the decision of democratic forces to seek a European perspective for Belarus. “Both our countries have suffered a lot during the Soviet occupation. The oppressors conducted experiments with our national […]
October 22, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Maia Sandu discussed cooperation on international stage
On October 20-21, the Belarusian leader is on a visit to Moldova for the first time at the invitation of President Maia Sandu. Today, the two leaders discussed the situation in Moldova and Belarus, as well as closer cooperation on the international stage. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke about the democratic forces' decision to seek a European […]
October 21, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “There’s nothing in any public office made “for men only”… And if there is, there must be something wrong with this office”
The Belarusian leader took part in the International Women Forum in Chișinău, which gathered more than 170 participants, including Moldovan President Maia Sandu and former Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė. In her speech, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya noted the important role of women in politics and told the stories of politically imprisoned Belarusian women, whom the regime deliberately […]
October 21, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at Moldova Women Forum, 2023
Dear President Sandu, Dear President Grybauskaite, Dear Mrs. Danuta Hübner, Dear friends, Let me congratulate the organizers of this Forum. I am so proud to see so many powerful women in this room. In times of war, it is obvious that more women in politics will mean more empathy, humanity and wisdom in our decisions. […]
October 21, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Speaker of Moldovan Parliament Igor Grosu
As part of her first official visit to Moldova, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Speaker of Parliament, Igor Grosu. During the meeting, they agreed to bilaterally support the European perspective of Belarus and Moldova on all international platforms. The parties also discussed Moldovan-Belarusian cooperation in developing draft laws for future Belarus. Moldova has experience in […]
October 21, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with group “For a Democratic Belarus” in Parliament of Moldova
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, joined by her Diplomatic Advisor, Dzianis Kuchynski, and Advisor for the Constitutional Reform and Interparliamentary Cooperation, Anatoli Liabedzka, held a meeting with the group “For a Democratic Belarus” in the Parliament of Moldova. Moldovan MPs joined the Belarusian side for a campaign in support of the Belarusian political prisoners and signed postcards for […]
October 21, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived on working visit in Moldova
Today, the Belarusian leader arrived in Moldova on a working visit at the invitation of President Maia Sandu. This is Ms. Tsikhanouskaya's first official visit to a CIS country. During her visit, she is scheduled to meet with President Sandu, Speaker of Parliament Igor Grosu, and representatives of the parliamentary group “For a Democratic Belarus”. […]
October 20, 2023
Concept of restitution for victims of repression: redress for dismissed workers
Dismissing workers on political grounds is a serious violation of human rights and labor law. During the 2020 protests, a large number of people lost their jobs, positions, and even honorary degrees and titles due to repression, and were left without wages. Due to the continued persecution, many had to leave the country to continue […]
October 20, 2023
Franak Viacorka visited Australia to meet government officials, parliamentarians and diplomatic corps
In the capital of Australia, Canberra, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Chief Advisor, Franak Viacorka, met with the Deputy Foreign Secretary, representatives of the Foreign Affairs Department, representatives of the Prime Minister's Office, the newly appointed Ambassador of Australia to Russia (who is also responsible for Belarus), the Ambassador for Human Rights, and the leadership of the Australian […]
October 20, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “My family is not only my husband and children. It is nine million Belarusians”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the University of Innsbruck before more than 1,000 people. The Belarusian leader used her own experiences to demonstrate how the events of 2020 were not only a story of struggle for freedom, but have also served as a unifying force for the people. “At every meeting with the diaspora, at every […]
October 20, 2023
Austrian university launched a scholarship program for Belarusians under Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s patronage
On October 19, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Management Center Innsbruck in Austria, one of the most prestigious universities in Central Europe specializing in training public and business management professionals. Over 1000 people attended Ms. Tsikhanouskaya's speech. MCI has previously hosted addresses from prominent European politicians, such as Presidents of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker […]
October 20, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Education and Science Advisor held lectures about Belarus in Germany
Last week, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Advisor for Education and Science, Tatiana Shchyttsova, held a series of lectures and seminars in Germany. They took place in gymnasiums, public venues, and at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. Tatiana Shchyttsova spoke about the history of Belarus, the revolution and protests of 2020, as well as about the activities of […]
October 19, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at Innsbruck University, 2023
Dear students, professors, I must apologize for keeping you waiting today. Unfortunately flights don’t always work out the way we had planned. But here we are at last. Dear Rector Altmann, thank you for inviting me to speak here at MCI before the future Austrian and European business leaders. If I was told, three years […]
October 19, 2023
Representatives of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office visited Latvia to discuss residence permits and situation with Belarusian-registered vehicles
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Advisor for the Constitutional Reform and Interparliamentary Cooperation, Anatoli Liabedzka, and the Office's Representative for Latvia and Estonia, Vitaly Malchanau, met with representatives of the group “For a Democratic Belarus” in the Latvian Saeima. The meeting discussed the Latvian draft law restricting vehicles with Belarusian license plates from entering the country. Representatives of […]
October 19, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls to join the Day of Solidarity with Belarus on November 12, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya invites you to join the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus on November 12. On this day, you can organize events, make statements, express you solidarity with political prisoners and those who fight for free and independent Belarus. Why November 12? This day marks a dark chapter in Belarus's recent history. On November […]
October 19, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held talks with UK Foreign Secretary
On the last day of her visit to London, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held talks with UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and other representatives of the Foreign Office. The Belarusian leader urged the United Kingdom to adhere to a differentiated policy: on the one hand, supporting Belarusians, and on the other hand, increasing pressure on the Lukashenka […]
October 19, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s meetings during her visit to United Kingdom
On October 16-18, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was on a working visit to London, where she delivered the Westminster Lecture, held a briefing for ambassadors of 24 EU countries, as well as took part in the Belarus-UK Forum. She also held meetings with a number of British politicians. Read more below. Meeting with UK Foreign Secretary James […]
October 19, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on her Novaya Gazeta Europe interview
“My Novaya Gazeta Europe interview has sparked a lot of sharp discussions. But what truly matters to me is that many Belarusians on their social media have expressed words of support and once again proved that we share our views. After all, the important thing for us and for our country now is self-consistent decision-making, […]
October 18, 2023