Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “We can’t give Ukrainians military equipment or millions of dollars. But we can advocate for Ukraine at international arena”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was interviewed by Kyiv Independent during the Warsaw Security Forum, speaking about Belarus’ way to democracy and explaining why a free Belarus could be part of the solution to the crisis. As one of the key messages in the conversation, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya called for helping Ukraine achieve victory. The leader focused on what […]
October 17, 2024
Summary of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Germany
On October 14-15, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was on an official visit to Germany. She had political meetings in Berlin and joined events discussing the prospects for a democratic Belarus and its European integration. During her visit, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Minister of Economy and Vice-Chancellor of Germany, Robert Habeck, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Annalena Baerbock, […]
October 16, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Vice-President of Bundestag
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Vice-President of the Bundestag, Yvonne Magwas. Pavel Latushka and Alina Koushyk of the United Transitional Cabinet and Anzhalika Melnikava of the Coordination Council also joined the discussion. During the meeting, the parties discussed several issues, including: 📎 internships for Belarusian youth in Germany; 📎 activities of the group “For a […]
October 16, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya received Schwarzkopf Europe Award
During her working visit to Berlin, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was honored with the Schwarzkopf Europe Award, which recognizes people in public life who are particularly committed to a peaceful, unified, and sustainable Europe. Nominations are made exclusively by young Europeans who focus on young topics in the selection process, such as freedom of speech, peaceful coexistence, […]
October 16, 2024
Migration issues, release of political prisoners, visas for Belarusians. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Annalena Baerbock
During her working visit to Berlin, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Annalena Baerbock. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya was accompanied by the Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Pavel Latushka, and the Cabinet’s Representative for Foreign Affairs, Vladzimir Astapenka. The parties discussed several key issues during the meeting, including: the release of […]
October 15, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with German Minister of Education
During her working visit to Berlin, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Germany’s Minister of Education, Bettina Stark-Watzinger. The meeting was a significant step in advancing educational opportunities for Belarusians in Germany. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya was accompanied by Pavel Latushka and Alina Koushyk of the United Transitional Cabinet. Germany currently offers 156 scholarships and grants to Belarusian students […]
October 15, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Bundestag members and opposition leader
As part of her working visit to Germany, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the group “For a Democratic Belarus” in the Bundestag. Representatives from Germany’s major political parties joined the discussion. The Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Pavel Latushka, and the speaker of the Coordination Council, Anzhalika Melnikava accompanied Ms. Tsikhanouskaya. The parties discussed […]
October 15, 2024
Visit to Norway, new UN Rapporteur on Belarus, “This is Youth” platform. Updates of work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for October 7-13
VISIT TO NORWAY Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Norway, where she spoke at a seminar on political prisoners in Oslo. The seminar was previously discussed during the April meeting with the Speaker of the Norwegian Parliament, Masud Gharahkhani. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya called for international support and efforts for the release of all political prisoners, including Ales Bialiatski. She […]
October 15, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Belarusian diaspora in Berlin
During her working visit to Germany, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Belarusian diaspora in Berlin, represented by Razam, the largest association of Belarusians living in Germany. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke on: The role of diasporas: “There remains virtually no space for civic activity within Belarus. We abroad should continue to keep Belarus on the agenda. I […]
October 15, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “West must not close itself off to Belarusians – neither physically, nor mentally”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya began her working visit to Berlin by participating in the Belarus Future Forum. The event brought together over 130 participants, including representatives from European ministries, embassies, and civil society. Speakers included officials from the European External Action Service, members of the German Bundestag, and leaders of the United Transitional Cabinet. During the discussions, […]
October 14, 2024
Nils Muižnieks became new UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Belarus
The UN Special Rapporteur plays a crucial role in the fight for human rights in Belarus by independently monitoring the human rights situation in the country and providing regular recommendations for improvement. Additionally, the Special Rapporteur tracks Belarus’ compliance with its international human rights obligations. Today, at the 57th session of the UN Human Rights […]
October 11, 2024
Dzianis Kuchynski: “Is Tsikhanouskaya a president? Absolutely!”
In the video, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor, Dzianis Kuchynski names the two main reasons that allow him to refer to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya as a president. The video is available in Belarusian.
October 11, 2024
Franak Viacorka: “We must make sure Belarusians do not fight against Belarusians”
In an interview with the Czech publication Forum24, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Chief Advisor, Franak Viacorka, spoke on: 📎 Possible successors to Lukashenka: “A moment will come when Lukashenka will fall, disappear, be killed, flee, or something else. Only two options will remain: Either the Russians will try to put their creature in charge of the country, […]
October 11, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya awarded Artur Michalski with a medal
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met in Vilnius with Artur Michalski, the former Polish Ambassador to Belarus who currently serves as the Foreign Minister’s Plenipotentiary for cooperation with the democratic forces of Belarus. The Belarusian leader thanked him for strengthening Belarus-Poland relations and supporting democratic Belarus for years. As a token of gratitude, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya awarded Ambassador Michalski […]
October 10, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s statement on World Day Against the Death Penalty
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Life is any person’s primary and absolute value. Life is something to be cherished every day, something to be protected. However, Belarus remains the only country in Europe to still have the death penalty. This, in itself, is a relic of the past that denies the dignity of the human being. The death […]
October 10, 2024
Visit to Poland, ICC referral, OSCE conference. Updates of work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for September 30 – October 6
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT REFERRAL Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office reported that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has received a referral from Lithuania to launch an investigation into the crimes of the Lukashenka regime committed against Belarusians following the 2020 election. Find answers to the frequently answered questions about the referral at the link. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Pavel […]
October 09, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Norway
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya continues her working visit to Norway. One of the key meetings took place in the Storting, the Norwegian Parliament, where the leader delivered a speech and participated in a seminar on political prisoners in Europe. The seminar attracted over 100 participants, including members of parliaments, government officials, human rights defenders, and journalists from […]
October 08, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya began her working visit to Oslo by meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Espen Barth Eide. The parties discussed: 👉🏻 The release of political prisoners. They talked about the possible steps to achieve the release of political prisoners, emphasizing the case of Ales Bialiatski. 👉🏻 The International Humanitarian Fund to […]
October 08, 2024
“No terror, no repression, will stop us from fighting for freedom, of our country, and our people”, – Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at a seminar on political prisoners in Oslo: “Dear Vice President Morten Wold, Dear Maria, Dear Thórhildur Sunna Ævarsdóttir, Dear Members of Parliament, Dear friends, I know that I am among friends. Friends who share the same values. And the same vision — of Europe — peaceful, democratic, without wars, without tyranny, […]
October 08, 2024
Marharyta Vorykhava: “My mission is to defend rights and create opportunities for Belarusian youth wherever they are”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Youth Policy and Students, Marharyta Vorykhava, announces the launch of the platform “This is Youth”. It will work to ensure that the problems, ideas, and voices of the youth are heard and supported at the highest levels. “This is Youth” will focus on five key areas: Defending the rights of the […]
October 07, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “UN is a good platform where you can meet not only your allies but also the countries who might be useful to your cause”
During her working visit to the United States, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was interviewed by Voice of America. She spoke on why participation in the UN General Assembly was important for the democratic forces of Belarus and what international support they were seeking. 📌 “We are looking for world leaders who can somehow assist us with these […]
October 07, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today is a wonderful occasion to remember teachers”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Dear Belarusians! Today is a wonderful occasion to remember the teachers who taught us to think critically, empathize with other people, and take responsibility for our actions. Unfortunately, today teachers have to debate every word in their minds before saying it. Even quoting a Belarusian classic, who has suddenly been labeled ‘extremist’, can […]
October 06, 2024
Tatiana Shchyttsova’s World Teachers’ Day address
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Education and Science, Tatiana Shchyttsova, congratulates teachers on World Teachers’ Day. In her address, she emphasizes the importance of their work at a time when education in the country is being sacrificed for ideology and propaganda. “It seems to me that your work is now the most important and, at the […]
October 05, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Warsaw: Key outcomes
From October 1-4, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya officially visited Poland. She held meetings in Warsaw at the highest level, focusing on further international support for the democratic forces of Belarus and increased pressure on the Lukashenka regime. During the visit, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, Marshal of the Senate, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, Mayor […]
October 05, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Poland’s Minister of the Interior Tomasz Siemoniak
During her visit to Poland, the Belarusian leader met with the country’s Minister of the Interior, Tomasz Siemoniak, in Warsaw. The Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Pavel Latushka, also joined the meeting. The parties discussed the situation of political prisoners and possible ways to secure their release, including the case of Andrzej Poczobut. […]
October 04, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Poland’s Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar
Poland’s Minister of Justice, Adam Bodnar, met with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Pavel Latushka of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya thanked the minister for his firm stance on the Lukashenka regime and for supporting initiatives to hold the regime accountable. Pavel Latushka spoke about Lithuania’s referral of the regime’s crimes to the International […]
October 04, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Leadership is about taking responsibility even in hopeless situations”
As part of her visit to Warsaw, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya attended the 30th anniversary event of the School for Leaders Foundation. The organization works on fostering conscious leadership in various areas of public life, including in NGOs, local self-government bodies, as well as political parties and organizations. The event took place at the Museum of Polish […]
October 04, 2024
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Polish Senate Marshal Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska
On the last day of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Poland, the Marshal of the Polish Senate, Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, officially received the leader of the democratic forces of Belarus. During the meeting, they discussed the following issues: 📌 Action plan during and after the regime’s 2025 election; 📌 Visa and e-visa issuance plans for Belarusians until […]
October 04, 2024
“If we avoid major mistakes during political and economic reforms, Belarus can catch up with Poland within one generation”. Aleś Alachnovič on democratic Belarus’ prospects
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Economic Reforms and Vice President of the Association of Belarusian Businesses, Aleś Alachnovič, talked in his new interview with Salidarnasc on how Belarus can shift its economy away from Russia and suggested steps that could bring positive changes. Mr. Alachnovič has previously described the state of Belarus’ economy in another talk […]
October 04, 2024