Meeting at the Secretariat of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights
On February 3, a meeting took place in Kyiv between representatives of the democratic forces of Belarus and the Secretariat of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights. From the Belarusian side, the meeting was attended by: Leanid Marozau, Advisor on Legal Affairs to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya; Volha Zazulinskaya, Representative for Social Policy of the United […]
February 04, 2026
Monthly recap: January. Key events, new research, and notable achievements of Belarusian activists and NGOs
The Legal Initiative released the document “The Principles of Safe and Respectful Cooperation: Counteracting Sexualised Harassment”. The Free Belarus Center published a guide on obtaining refugee status and subsidiary protection in Poland. The Forum of Cultural Organizations held its third meeting at the Free Belarus Museum in Warsaw. A press conference on assistance to political […]
February 04, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Viktar Babaryka
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Viktar Babaryka held a working meeting today. This was their first in-person meeting since his release. Before the formal discussions, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya and Mr. Babaryka held a private conversation. The meeting focused on the current agenda, possible next steps for various actors within the democratic forces, as well as approaches to shaping […]
February 04, 2026
Czech Parliament hosts an exhibition on 30 years of dictatorship in Belarus
On February 2, an exhibition titled “30 Years of Dictatorship. 30 Posters with Outcomes” by Arthur Vakarov opened in the building of the Czech Parliament. The exhibition is dedicated to the human rights situation in Belarus and is being presented in the Czech Republic for the first time. Each of the 30 posters represents a […]
February 04, 2026
A rally in memory of those killed in Ukraine took place in Vilnius
On February 2, a rally in memory of those killed in Ukraine was held in Vilnius, organized by the Dapamoga. Belarusians took part in the event to honor the victims of Russian aggression and express solidarity with Ukraine. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Parliamentary Cooperation, Anatoli Liabedzka, delivered a speech, holding a portrait of Maryia Zaitsava […]
February 03, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at the commemoration rally for those killed in Ukraine
Dear compatriots, Dear Ukrainian friends, Thank you sincerely to all of you for attending this event. Special thanks to the organizers, the Ukrainian and Belarusian diaspora in Lithuania. Today, our support is more important for Ukraine than ever. The full-scale war has been ongoing for nearly four years. The aggressors are frenzied in their impotence, […]
February 03, 2026
Advisor on Environment, Belarusian Gymnasium in Vilnius, January highlights. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: January 26 – February 1
APPOINTMENT OF AN ADVISOR ON ENVIRONMENT Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya named Dzmitry Kuchuk as her new Advisor on Environment. In this role, he will develop her Office’s environmental positions, foster cooperation with green organizations, and coordinate events marking the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, including the Chornobyl Way. Mr. Kuchuk – a former political prisoner, former […]
February 03, 2026
Pavel Tereshkovich’s remarks on Kastus Kalinouski’s birthday
February 2 is the birthday of Kastus Kalinouski. On this occasion, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Education, Pavel Tereshkovich, reflects on why Kastus Kalinouski is a hero for Belarusians – and why the Lukashenka regime is trying to erase his memory: “Today, we mark the birthday of Konstanty (Kastus) Kalinouski, who is a hero to us. […]
February 02, 2026
Henadz Korshunau to become a consultant to the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Henadz Korshunau will serve as a consultant to the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Mr. Korshunau is a Belarusian sociologist and analyst, former Director of the Institute of Sociology of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, former Senior Research Fellow at the Center for New Ideas, and founder of the Belarusian Sociological Group. In his […]
February 02, 2026
“Almost 800,000 Belarusians live outside the country”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “According to UN estimates for 2024, almost 800,000 Belarusians live outside the country – that is 8.7% of the population. Just imagine: every eleventh Belarusian now lives away from home. Such a staggering number is the result of the Lukashenka regime’s policies. Families torn apart, children growing up without their friends from the […]
February 01, 2026
January 2026: Highlights from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office
January was marked by a series of international meetings and decisions concerning both the support of democratic forces and the practical needs of Belarusians living abroad. The month’s agenda emphasized coordination with international partners, initiatives to facilitate the release of political prisoners, as well as issues related to legal documents and education. Below are the […]
February 01, 2026
A Belarusian Point of Invincibility opened in Kyiv
The Sustrecha Belarusian–Ukrainian Volunteer Center, in partnership with other volunteers, has opened a Belarusian Point of Invincibility in Kyiv. As a result of massive Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, a significant part of the energy system has been damaged or destroyed. In Kyiv and other cities, power outages can last more than 20 hours. […]
February 01, 2026
“A free Belarus begins with a free word”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Last week, in Davos, I thought a lot about how important it is for us to have our own voice – a voice that shows the reality in which we live. Most often, that voice for us is Belarusian independent media and the people who, every day, despite pressure, risks, and exile, continue […]
January 29, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “The Holocaust was one of the darkest chapters in human history and forever showed what power without limits and accountability is capable of. When you open the news and see that civilians continue to die in Ukraine and that innocent people are still being imprisoned and tortured in Belarus, it becomes clear that […]
January 27, 2026
Visit to Davos, meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Weekly updates from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office: January 19–25
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM From January 19 to 23, the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the World Economic Forum in Davos. She held meetings on the sidelines with Gitanas Nausėda, Anita Anand, Mélanie Joly, Boris Johnson, Andrej Babiš, Alexandru Munteanu, Annalena Baerbock, Mark Rutte, Agnès Callamard, Ruth Porat, […]
January 27, 2026
Dzianis Kuchynski visited the Vilnius City Council to discuss preserving Belarusian education and cultural institutions
On January 26, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor, Dzianis Kuchynski, met with representatives of the Vilnius City Council and the Mayor’s Office. The meeting took place amid the City Council’s consideration of amendments to the school admission rules, which could restrict access for children of foreign nationals with temporary and permanent residence permits to schools with […]
January 27, 2026
Dzmitry Kuchuk appointed as Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Environment
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has appointed a new Advisor on Environment – Dzmitry Kuchuk. His responsibilities will include developing positions on environmental policy, expanding cooperation with Belarusian and international green organizations, and coordinating events marking the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, including the organization of the Chornobyl Way march. Dzmitry will also take part in preparing […]
January 26, 2026
First bilateral meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
On the evening of January 25 in Vilnius, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, held a bilateral meeting with the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya, on behalf of Belarusians, expressed full support for the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom, highlighted President Zelenskyy’s exceptional personal leadership, and […]
January 25, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during the commemorative events honoring the January Uprising in Vilnius. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “It is a great honor to meet today in Vilnius with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He embodies the courage of a nation that refuses to surrender and continues to defend its […]
January 25, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in events commemorating the January Uprising in Warsaw
Today, January 24, at the invitation of the Chancellery of the President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in a ceremony honoring the participants of the 1863–1864 January Uprising led by Kastus Kalinouski (Konstanty Kalinowski). The event took place at the Warsaw Citadel. An honor guard of the Polish Armed Forces participated in […]
January 24, 2026
Vilnius hosted commemorative events honoring the participants of the January Uprising
On January 25, commemorative events honoring the participants of the 1863–1864 January Uprising led by Kastus Kalinouski (Konstanty Kalinowski) took place in Vilnius. The events were attended by the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, with his wife Diana; the President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, with his wife Marta; and the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, […]
January 24, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Armenian President Vahagn Khachatryan
During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held an official meeting with the President of Armenia, Vahagn Khachatryan. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya expressed solidarity with the people of Armenia, welcomed the resolution of the Armenia–Azerbaijan crisis, and praised the Armenian government’s course toward strengthening relations with the European Union. She noted that Belarusians would like […]
January 24, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the discussion “Faith in Action” in Davos
On January 22, 2026, as part of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the closed-door discussion “Faith in Action: Leading the Spirit of Dialogue”, held as a private dinner without media presence. The event brought together senior representatives of governments, business, and religious communities from around the world. Participants included […]
January 24, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s attendance at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, held from January 19 to 22, 2026. She held a series of meetings and discussions with political leaders, business representatives, and civil society, focusing on global security, the resilience of democracies, and the role of Belarus in a changing […]
January 24, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the panel discussion “Is Democracy in Trouble?”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the panel discussion “Is Democracy in Trouble?”, which focused on the challenges facing democracies around the world today. The discussion examined how, amid global polarization, institutional fatigue, and pressure from authoritarian regimes, societies can preserve openness and the free exchange of ideas. The panel also featured Bolivian Foreign Minister Fernando […]
January 23, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares for expired Belarusian passports recognition
On January 22, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain, José Manuel Albares, for an important decision for Belarusians: Spain will recognize expired passports of Belarusian citizens. This will allow people to continue handling administrative and migration issues without additional barriers. This decision addresses […]
January 23, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discussed the potash situation with Yara President and CEO Svein Tore Holsether
On January 21, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the President and CEO of Yara International, Svein Tore Holsether, during the World Economic Forum in Davos. The meeting was also attended by Yara’s Director for Global Arenas, Ciara Porawski. Yara was one of the main partners of Belaruskali and a buyer of potash fertilizers from Belarus. After […]
January 23, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s meetings during the World Economic Forum in Davos
For the fourth year in a row, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has taken part in the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, which each year brings together dozens of heads of state and government, hundreds of ministers, leaders of international organizations, as well as heads of major companies and civil society representatives. On the sidelines of the […]
January 22, 2026
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the UN General Assembly President, Annalena Baerbock, during the World Economic Forum. She thanked President Baerbock for all the support she had provided in her previous role as Germany’s Foreign Minister and expressed hope that her new position would allow her to draw more attention to humanitarian issues and human rights […]
January 21, 2026