“We must defend the values that define us”: a joint op-ed by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Marija Pejčinović Burić
The leader of democratic Belarus, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović-Burić, co-authored an article for Euronews, where they write about the struggle against authoritarianism and talk about the values that define European society. The politicians also discuss why the Council of Europe is important for Belarus, while Belarusians […]
March 07, 2024
“It is our moral obligation to fight for political prisoners”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at European People’s Party Congress
As part of her working visit to Romania, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Congress of the European People’s Party today along with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya spoke about the dire situation with Belarusian political prisoners and called for maximum efforts to keep the issue on the international agenda. Here […]
March 06, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “It is our moral obligation to fight for political prisoners”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya gave speech at the meeting of the EPP Young Members Network in Bucharest, Romania: “Dear EPP friends, Thank you, dear Roberta and dear Eva for your strong words, for your bravery, and for everything you do for Belarus and Ukraine. I will never stop repeating how much I admire women-leaders like you. If […]
March 06, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “This is high time for democracies to show their teeth”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya gave speech at the EPP Plenary Сongress in Bucharest, Romania: “Dear Secretary General, Dear President, Dear Congress, I feel that I am among friends today. And I came here today – to thank you! For many years, the European People’s Party has been a driving force that supported Belarus democracy, in the European […]
March 06, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discussed visas for Belarusians with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Mariya Gabriel
During her working visit to Sofia, the Belarusian leader met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Mariya Gabriel. During the meeting, they discussed the Russian threat to Belarus’ independence, accountability for the regime, as well as support for civic initiatives and media. Specifically, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya invited Bulgaria to consider appointing a special envoy […]
March 06, 2024
Bulgarian Parliament formed group for a Democratic Belarus
As part of her official visit to Bulgaria, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Speaker of the Parliament, Rosen Zhelyazkov, addressed the Committee on European Affairs, and met with MPs. The speaker confirmed that a group for a Democratic Belarus is being formed in the Bulgarian Parliament. Mr. Zhelyazkov and Ms. Tsikhanouskaya discussed what the group […]
March 06, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discussed legalization of stay for Belarusians with Deputy Minister of Justice of Bulgaria
As part of her working visit to Bulgaria, the Belarusian leader met with the country’s Deputy Minister of Justice, Emil Dechev, and former Bulgarian representative to the UN, Stefan Tafrov. During the meeting, the politicians discussed the legalization of stay for Belarusians in Bulgaria, apostille requirements, and recognition of expired Belarusian passports as valid, as […]
March 05, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Mayor of Sofia
During her official visit to Bulgaria, the Belarusian leader met with Vassil Terziev and urged the mayor to support internships for members of the United Transitional Cabinet’s Personnel Reserve program. The leader also proposed inviting representatives of Belarusian businesses in exile to participate in business support programs. In addition, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discussed the problems faced […]
March 05, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Bulgarian MP Boyko Borisov
As part of her visit to Bulgaria, the Belarusian leader met with the former prime minister, currently a member of Parliament, Boyko Borisov. The politician expressed support for Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and the democratic forces of Belarus and expressed his hope to visit Belarus after the democratic transition. MP Daniel Mitov, who has agreed to become […]
March 05, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Prime Minister of Bulgaria Nikolai Denkov spoke at Sofia University
As part of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s working visit to Bulgaria, she delivered a lecture at Sofia University. The event was attended by more than 200 people, including students, faculty, and researchers. After the lecture, the Belarusian leader answered students’ questions. During her speech, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya talked about Bulgarian-Belarusian relations and thanked Bulgaria for its support. She […]
March 05, 2024
Restoring relations between Belarus and Bulgaria: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Prime Minister of Bulgaria
During her working visit to Sofia, the Belarusian leader met with the Prime Minister of Bulgaria. Nikolai Denkov expressed hope for close cooperation between the country and the democratic forces of Belarus. With her visit, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya aims to restore the relations that have been destroyed by the Lukashenka regime. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya invited Bulgaria to […]
March 05, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Despite the terror, Belarusians continue to resist”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the meeting with European Affairs Committee in Sofia, Bulgaria: “Dear Mr. Kiril Petkov, Dear members of the European Affairs Committee, Dear excellencies, dear friends of freedom, It is an honor and privilege to address you today. And I know that I am among friends. Your support, your solidarity, your consistency are […]
March 05, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Women in politics are more effective in the long run”
The Belarusian leader is currently in Bulgaria on her first working visit to the country. On Monday, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya joined a broadcast in the studio of the Bulgarian National Radio, where she shared her vision of the role of women in modern politics and noted that the future of Belarus stems from the democratic forces, […]
March 05, 2024
Join memorial march for Belarusian Lizaveta in Warsaw
A tragedy occurred in Warsaw last week. Belarusian Lizaveta died – doctors could not save her life after a brutal attack, rape, and attempted strangulation. On March 6 in Warsaw, a march against violence called “Her Name Was Liza” will be held to commemorate the deceased woman. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. at […]
March 04, 2024
“It’s not just about business, it’s about creating a community of Belarusians”. Aleś Alachnovič on results of first Belarusian Business Forum
The first Belarusian Business Forum organized by the Association of Belarusian Business Abroad (ABBA) was held in Washington. In the video address, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Economic Reforms and Vice President of ABBA, Aleś Alachnovič, speaks on the results of the event. It brought together more than 150 people, including Belarusian businesspeople from the US […]
March 04, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Liza spent several days fighting desperately for her life. Life that was ruthlessly taken from her”
On Sunday, February 25, a woman from Belarus was found unconscious in Warsaw with signs of strangulation and rape. Today, she was reported to have died after unsuccessful attempts to rescue her life. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Liza spent several days fighting desperately for her life. The life that was ruthlessly taken from her. It hurts so […]
March 01, 2024
Tatiana Shchyttsova: “For our country to advance, rights to education and labor must not be used to facilitate serfdom”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Education and Science, Tatiana Shchyttsova, comments on the recent statements by the minister of education of Belarus regarding compulsory job placement for college and university graduates. Tatiana Shchyttsova: “The other day, the minister of education made several important statements in attempts to show that he is aware of the problems and […]
March 01, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to Belarusian businesspeople: “Your voice is much stronger if you keep together”
The Belarusian Business Forum, held in Washington for the first time by the Association of Belarusian Business Abroad (ABBA), is a historic event for the Belarusian business community. The event’s partners include the US Department of Commerce, the Association of Belarusians in America (ABA), and the Belarusian-American Association BAZA. The forum has brought together Belarusian […]
March 01, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “When democratic changes happen in my country, EU countries will emerge as our primary trade partners”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya gave speech during the first Belarusian Business Forum in Washington DC: “Dear organizers and participants of the Belarusian Business Forum in Washington DC, Dear Friends! My congratulations with this historic event, such a large Belarusian business event in the US. I wish to express my sincere gratitude to representatives of the Commercial Law […]
March 01, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya supported fundraiser for politically imprisoned women in Belarus
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the BYSOL Solidarity Foundation, in partnership with the Association of Belarusian Business Abroad (ABBA), has launched a charity fundraiser for women in Belarus who are imprisoned on political grounds. The raised funds will be transferred to the women’s families for them to support their imprisoned relatives. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: […]
March 01, 2024
Franak Viacorka: “This visit puts the Belarusian issue back on UN agenda”
In the new video address, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Chief Advisor, Franak Viacorka, shares details of the Belarusian leader’s visit to Geneva, where she has addressed delegations from over 50 countries. Mr. Viacorka notes that this was important as Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address was heard both by delegations from democratic countries and representatives of some countries that have […]
February 29, 2024
Days of Belarus at Artdocfest International Film Festival in Riga
From March 1 to March 8, the Artdocfest International Film Festival will take place in Riga, Latvia, featuring a program with the slogan “Long Live Belarus!”. Four Belarusian documentaries will be screened on March 2 and 3. “Long Live Belarus” is a series of documentary films about Belarusians, depicting how people live in a dictatorship […]
February 29, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed ambassadors from 27 countries in Bern
The Belarusian leader held a briefing at the Polish Embassy in Bern for ambassadors from the EU countries, Ukraine, Canada, the United States, Norway, and the United Kingdom. In her speech, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya urged the ambassadors to support the resolution on Belarus at the UN Human Rights Council, which will be considered in the spring, […]
February 28, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discussed regime’s sham election with UN Special Rapporteur
During her working visit to Geneva, the Belarusian leader met with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association, Clément Voule. During the meeting, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discussed the current situation with political prisoners and informed Mr. Voule about the incommunicado detention of numerous people. The leader also […]
February 28, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with US Ambassadors to UN and Human Rights Council
During her working visit to Geneva, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Nell Crocker and Michèle Taylor, who represent the United States in the UN organizations. The Belarusian leader discussed the dire conditions in the country’s prisons, the critical situation regarding political prisoners, and the recent deaths of prisoners with the diplomats.The leader emphasized the need for […]
February 28, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with President of Swiss National Council
During the meeting with Eric Nussbaumer, the Belarusian leader emphasized the issue of political prisoners in Belarus and recent deaths behind bars, stressed Russia’s creeping occupation of Belarus, and called for joint efforts with the EU to exert pressure on the regime. The parties also discussed creating a Belarus friendship group in the Swiss Federal […]
February 28, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with State Secretary of Switzerland
During her working visit to Bern, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland, where she met with the State Secretary, Alexandre Fasel. During the meeting, they discussed the situation with political prisoners in Belarus. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya proposed that the Swiss ambassador to Belarus demand access to prisons and information about political […]
February 28, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya supported fundraiser to buy drones for Belarusian volunteer fighters in Ukraine
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “At my previous meeting with the Kastus Kalinouski Regiment, I was informed that the regiment’s UAV air reconnaissance group named after Mikita Kryutsou has completed training for operating FPV drones. And now the regiment has launched a fundraiser to purchase them. At the moment, only half of the needed amount has been raised, […]
February 28, 2024
Franak Viacorka about visit to Bern: “Switzerland has a powerful voice in international organizations which it can really utilize”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Chief Advisor, Franak Viacorka, spoke in detail about Ms. Tsikhanouskaya’s working visit to Bern and highlighted the issues raised by the Belarusian leader during meetings with the Swiss politicians. The discussions focused on the current situation with political prisoners and the need for joint efforts with the EU to exert pressure on the […]
February 28, 2024