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
Concept of restitution for victims of repression: redress for expelled students
The 2020 rallies of Belarusian students were a vivid example of how young people become agents of change. Many protesters were expelled from educational institutions after the demonstrations, forcing talented young Belarusians to leave the country. After the democratic transition in Belarus, they must be reinstated or compensated for the violation of their rights. The […]
October 18, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will attend inauguration of scholarship program for Belarusians at Innsbruck University
On October 19, the Belarusian leader will visit Innsbruck, Austria, and address its students as part of a lecture series organized by the Management Center Innsbruck. The key part of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's visit to the university will be the inauguration of a scholarship program for Belarusians. The University of Innsbruck has previously hosted addresses from […]
October 18, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s opening remarks on the UK-Belarus Partnership Forum in London, 2023
Your excellency Ms. Rosemary Thomas, Dear Professor Flowers, Dear Mr. Paul Hansbury, Dear Hanna, dear Ales, Dear friends, First of all, thank you very much for organizing this timely and important discussion. I would like to personally thank Professor Alan Flowers and Ales Patrusau. Also, my warmest gratitude goes to the London South Bank University […]
October 18, 2023
Members of UK House of Commons and House of Lords joined Friends of Belarus group and took patronage over political prisoners
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with members of the UK House of Commons and the House of Lords. They joined the group of Friends of Belarus in the Parliament and took symbolic patronage over Belarusian political prisoners. The group of Friends of Belarus in the UK Parliament is chaired by Sir Tony Lloyd, who has been advocating […]
October 17, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Wendy Morton, Member of the British Parliament
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Wendy Morton, Member of Parliament and former UK Minister for Europe. Wendy Morton was the first UK politician to call Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya after the election in 2020. The national leader thanked Ms. Morton for actively promoting the issue of Belarus on the UK and international agenda. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya noted the need […]
October 17, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Thinking about my husband doesn’t leave me another choice than to continue my fight”
During her speech in the British Parliament, the Belarusian leader talked about why she continues her fight and where she draws inspiration from. These words may resonate with all Belarusians who aspire to see democracy in their home country.
October 17, 2023
“Fighting for free Belarus is a part of the global struggle for democracy”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed UK Parliament
The Belarusian leader delivered the Westminster Lecture, a speech that authoritative speakers deliver annually to parliamentarians, diplomats, and other people of standing. In her address, she spoke about the situation in Belarus and the strategic priorities of democratic forces and the international community. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Belarusians are tired of living in dictatorship for almost 30 […]
October 17, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered the annual Westminster Lecture at UK Parliament
Your excellency Dame Melinda Simmons, Dear guests, I’m deeply honored to be the first one to deliver this Annual Lecture on the state of democracy in the world. I heartily thank the WFD and CEDAR for this opportunity. I think it’s a common feeling that democracy around the world is in danger. It’s sad to […]
October 17, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office underwent financial audit. Key takeaways
On September 19, 2023, the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya received the auditing company report following the financial audit of its activities. The report in Lithuanian is available at the following link: https://tsikhanouskaya.org/OST_auditas.pdf. Below are the answers to key questions about the results of the financial audit of the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: 1) Who conducted […]
October 17, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “European perspective for Belarus is the only alternative to the ‘Russian world”
During her visit to London, the Belarusian leader held a briefing for the ambassadors of 24 EU countries. She asked the nations represented at the meeting to join the OSCE Group of friends of Belarus, as well as to appoint special envoys to work with democratic Belarus instead of sending ambassadors to Minsk. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya […]
October 17, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s briefing for the EU Ambassadors in London, 2023
Your excellencies, Dear friends, I wish to start with words of gratitude to each of you and your governments for your unprecedented support and solidarity. These three years were tough, but we sustained our movement and continue fighting for our freedom. This would not be possible without your support. I wish to thank Europa House […]
October 17, 2023
Boris Johnson: “I stand with the brave people of Belarus”
Today, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson recorded an address in support of Belarusian political prisoners. He supported Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s campaign to raise awareness about political prisoners in Belarus and called on the international community to join it. The campaign aims to remind the world every day about more than 1500 political […]
October 16, 2023