Digest of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office on Education and Science, November 2023
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December 05, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya proposed a Belarus Center at Yale University
The Belarusian leader visited one of the most prestigious universities in the US, which is part of the renowned Ivy League. She addressed the students and experts alongside historian Timothy Snyder, who specializes in the history of Central and Eastern Europe. During her speech, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya talked about the expectations from the upcoming US-Belarus Strategic […]
December 05, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed volunteers on International Volunteer Day
On the occasion of International Volunteer Day, the Belarusian leader thanked all Belarusians who support people around them honestly and from the bottom of their hearts. Not only their loved ones and friends, but also people they do not know personally. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I am happy to see that Belarusian solidarity did not end in […]
December 05, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Strategic Dialogue in Washington: “This marks new level in cooperation between democratic forces and the United States”
On December 6-7, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will participate in the Belarus–USA Strategic Dialogue in Washington. The Belarusian side will be represented by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, the United Transitional Cabinet, the Coordination Council, the Viasna Human Rights Center, the BEROC think-tank, the Press Club Belarus, the EuroBelarus NGO, the Workers’ Movement, the Association of Belarusians in America […]
December 04, 2023
Advent Calendar of Solidarity: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and her daughter Agnia joined Freedom Postcards’ Christmas campaign
Freedom Postcards launched their Advent Calendar in support of political prisoners. Until December 25, the initiative invites you to do simple tasks, like writing a letter to a political prisoner, sharing poems from behind bars, or just listening to music created by imprisoned Belarusians. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Children love Christmas activities. For example, my daughter always […]
December 02, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to Belarusians: “Everything you do and everything you say matters”
The Belarusian leader suggested five ways for Belarusians to respond to the “election” scheduled by the regime for 2024. She also emphasized that neither Belarusians nor the international community will recognize the results of the regime’s sham campaign. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I urge you to express your disagreement with this electoral farce. I am aware that […]
December 01, 2023
Tatiana Shchyttsova: “Regime views youth as a bound resource to address labor force shortage”
The regime in Belarus has announced three significant steps in education for 2024. Tatiana Shchyttsova, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor on Education and Science, commented on these plans: “The authorities are planning to introduce the following changes into the education system: – Regardless of whether a student’s tuition is covered by themselves (their families) or the state […]
November 30, 2023
Anatoli Liabedzka: “We already have a coalition in support of change”
On November 29, Kyiv hosted the Way to Freedom Conference, organized by the Kastus Kalinouski Regiment Foundation in partnership with Belarus’ democratic forces. During his address, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisor for the Constitutional Reform and Interparliamentary Cooperation, Anatoli Liabedzka, stated: “In fact, we already have a coalition in support of change. This coalition has 5 branches: […]
November 30, 2023
Significance of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s November visit to Germany: Dzianis Kuchynski spoke on Office’s international work
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Diplomatic Advisor, Dzianis Kuchynski, recorded a video address to shed light on the work of the Foreign Policy Department of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office. In particular, Mr. Kuchynski spoke on the significance of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s November visit to Germany.
November 30, 2023
Francysk Skaryna Square and Belarusian books at National Library: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Riga
The Belarusian leader met with the Mayor of Riga, Vilnis Ķirsis, discussed holding joint cultural events and exhibitions in the city’s museums to draw the attention of Latvians to the situation in Belarus. The cooperation between Belarusians of Latvia, democratic forces, and the city leadership resulted in one of Riga’s squares being renamed after Francysk […]
November 29, 2023
Anatoli Liabedzka held talks with Mykhailo Podolyak of Zelenskyy’s Office
Belarusian democratic forces continue to strengthen relations with Ukraine. Today, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya joined the Way to Freedom Conference of the Kastus Kalinouski Regiment. Her Advisor for the Constitutional Reform and Interparliamentary Cooperation, Anatoli Liabedzka, held talks with the Advisor to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Mykhailo Podolyak. During the meeting, […]
November 29, 2023
“We share a common goal – freedom in Belarus”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Kastus Kalinouski Regiment
Today, Kyiv hosts the Way to Freedom Conference, organized by the Kastus Kalinouski Regiment Foundation in partnership with the democratic forces of Belarus. The Belarusian leader delivered a keynote address at the opening of the Conference: “We may have different political views or different paths, but we share a common goal – freedom in Belarus. […]
November 29, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya briefed ambassadors from 30 countries
The Embassy of Spain in Vilnius organized a meeting between Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and diplomats from 30 countries. Spain currently holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union. The meeting focused on the support for political prisoners in Belarus, as well as repressed individuals, and issues related to the legalization of stay in the […]
November 29, 2023
Support for Belarusians and new passport project, accountability for regime: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held talks with President of Latvia
During the meeting, the Belarusian leader informed the President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, about the mass raids that took place in Belarus at the homes of the relatives of representatives of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, the United Transitional Cabinet, the Coordination Council, the National Anti-Crisis Management, and the People’s Embassies. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya also noted that many […]
November 29, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called on Latvia to recognize expired passports of Belarusians
The Belarusian leader met with the State Secretary of the Latvian Ministry of the Interior, Dimitrijs Trofimovs. The politicians discussed the issues of legalization of stay in Latvia and the bureaucratic obstacles Belarusians face during this process. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya urged the State Secretary to consider recognizing expired Belarusian passports as valid. The leader also asked […]
November 28, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Speaker of Latvian Saeima Daiga Mieriņa and parliamentary group “For a Democratic Belarus”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Speaker of the Latvian Saeima (Parliament), Daiga Mieriņa, and the parliamentary group “For a Democratic Belarus”. During the meeting, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya informed the Speaker and MPs about the recent mass searches in the apartments of representatives from the Coordination Council, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, the United Transitional Cabinet, the National Anti-Crisis […]
November 28, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Exiled activists are not criminals. People making Belarus a prison are”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today, another wave of mass raids and seizures of property swept across Belarus. Security forces raided and are still raiding the apartments of representatives of the Coordination Council, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, the United Transitional Cabinet, the National Anti-Crisis Management, and their family members, as well as close relatives of representatives of other democratic […]
November 28, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held talks with Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Siliņa
The Belarusian leader arrived in Riga today for a working visit, during which she met with the Prime Minister of Latvia, Evika Siliņa. This marks their second meeting, with the first taking place in October in Granada. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked the Prime Minister for Latvia’s decision not to impose restrictions on vehicles with Belarusian license […]
November 27, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Our struggle continues, and we have no right to give up”
Today, November 27, marks the anniversary of the Slutsk uprising. In both Soviet times and now, this part of our history has been silenced or outright denied. On this occasion, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya recorded a statement remembering those historical events. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: ”In 1920, Belarusians fought for over a month for their freedom and the right […]
November 27, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “European future is a necessity for us, not just an option”
The Belarusian leader took part in the Bündnis 90/Die Grünen Congress in Karlsruhe, along with German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck and Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. The event gathered around 2,000 people. During her speech, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked the German politicians for their patronage over Belarusian political prisoners – there are more than 50 symbolic […]
November 25, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at Bündnis 90/Die Grünen congress in Karlsruhe, 2023
“Dear Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck, Dear Minister Annalena Baerbock, Dear Ricarda Lang, Omid Nouripour, Dear Britta Hasselmann and Katharina Dröge, Liebe Freunde, It’s an honor and a privilege to address you today. Though I feel nervous to speak before such a distinguished crowd, I know that I am among friends. Friends who share the same values […]
November 25, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with leadership of German Greens
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the leaders of Die Grünen, Britta Haßelmann and Katharina Dröge, as well as the leader of the group “For a Democratic Belarus”, Robin Wagener. The discussions centered around the implementation of the Bundestag resolution on Belarus, which was adopted two weeks ago. The parties also discussed the progress with the new […]
November 25, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held talks with Vice-Chancellor of Germany Robert Habeck
During the meeting on November 25 with Mr. Habeck, who also serves as the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discussed ways to prevent sanctions circumvention and close loopholes. Mr. Habeck and Ms. Tsikhanouskaya underscored the importance of upholding sanctions against Belarusian potash fertilizers, in line with the Bundestag resolution. This […]
November 25, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with German Minister for Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock
During the meeting on November 25, the politicians discussed the legalization of stay for Belarusians in Germany, as well as the issuance of alien passports and legal documents for Belarusian children born in Germany. The Minister informed Ms. Tsikhanouskaya that the German government has issued instructions to all state institutions for the issuance of all […]
November 25, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at German Greens Congress in Karlsruhe
The Green Party (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen) formed the current German government in 2021 together with the Social Democrats (SPD) and the Free Democratic Party (FDP). Approximately 5,000 people participated in the Congress on November 25, with up to 2,000 in the main hall. Among them were Germany’s Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck, […]
November 25, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to Belarusians: “What regime is proposing is sham election”
The Belarusian leader commented on the “elections” scheduled by the regime for 2024. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: «Dear Belarusians, Let us call things by their names. The so-called “Single voting day” announced by the regime is a sham. Just a ritual without meaning and justice. Under the guise of a democratic process, the dictator is attempting to […]
November 24, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya discussed preparations for Strategic Dialogue with US Assistant Secretary of State
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya had a telephone conversation with the Assistant Secretary of State of the United States, James O’Brien. During the discussion, they talked about the situation in Belarus, the new Belarusian passport project, and the upcoming Strategic Dialogue with the United States. The Strategic Dialogue between democratic Belarus and the US is set to commence […]
November 24, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held call with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Espen Barth Eide
At the beginning of the conversation, the Belarusian leader expressed gratitude to the Norwegian government for supporting independent Belarusian media and human rights defenders. The parties then discussed the situation with political prisoners. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya informed the Minister that many prisoners are kept incommunicado, including Siarhei Tsikhanouski, Mikalai Statkevich, and Maryia Kalesnikava. She emphasized the […]
November 24, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya invites everyone to join fundraiser to support political prisoners’ children
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya invites everyone to join the “Christmas Post” annual campaign announced by A Country to Live in Foundation, in partnership with Dissidentby, Littowin LIONS CLUB, Politzek.me, the People’s Embassies of Belarus and the Association of Belarusians in America (ABA). The children of political prisoners can write in a letter about the gift they would […]
November 23, 2023