“No force can ever take away our love for you.” Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya – on the birthday of Siarhei Tsikhanouski
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Dear Siarhei, Every day Ahniya and Karnei wake up and go to sleep thinking of you. After all, we haven't heard from you for a long time. But I always tell them that dad is strong and can get through anything. And I truly believe so because I know you, Siarhei. They would […]
August 18, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked honest Belarusian teachers for standing up to their principles
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “No new schools were opened in Minsk this year. Of the 30 private schools nationwide, only five have not been shut down. And starting this school year, children in grades 5-6 will have lessons on patriotism and morals. The shortage of teachers in Belarus has been worsening for years. And this makes parents […]
August 17, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed the people of Lithuania
In her address, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, above all, thanked Lithuania for the support and solidarity that the country and its people have demonstrated toward Belarusians since 2020. She noted that today Belarusians need support more than ever. “We must understand clearly: Lukashenka is not Belarus. It is not Belarusians who threaten Lithuania, but the regime and […]
August 15, 2023
Workers’ Movement gathers evidence of labor rights violations in Belarus
The Rabochy Rukh (Workers’ Movement) is preparing a report to the International Labor Organization. Belarusians are asked to share the real situation in Belarus regarding the observance of workers' rights. The movement’s activists are documenting all cases of labor rights violations by the regime from September 2022 to August 2023, including unfair dismissals, fines, disciplinary […]
August 14, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today marks 1169 days since Mikalai Statkevich has been imprisoned”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today marks 1169 days since Mikalai Statkevich has been imprisoned. For more than six months, the politician has been denied letters, medical assistance, consultations with a lawyer, or contact with loved ones. He celebrates his 67th birthday alone in a cell the size of an elevator cabin. I understand what Mikalai's wife feels. […]
August 12, 2023
Documents Adopted at the New Belarus Conference 2023: European Alternative, Solidarity with Ukraine, Democratic Strategy, and Non-recognition of the Regime’s 2024 Elections
The Declaration of Future Membership of Belarus in the European Union declares the country's geopolitical choice and calls on democratic forces to cooperate extensively with the European Union. The Declaration by the Democratic Forces of Belarus on Solidarity with the People of Ukraine manifests support for the Ukrainian people in their struggle against Putin's Russia […]
August 10, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked Belarusians for joining Solidarity Day on August 9
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I am really grateful to everyone who joined Solidarity Day and took part in rallies — Belarusians from Lithuania, Poland, Georgia, America, Czechia, and other countries. And of course, I want to thank Belarusians in Belarus particularly, who held solidarity rallies despite the risks. Thank you to each and every one of you for remembering […]
August 10, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda to discuss potential restrictions against Belarusians
The meeting took place today, August 9, at the Presidential Palace in Vilnius. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked Lithuania for supporting Belarus’ democratic community and welcoming tens of thousands of Belarusians and hundreds of NGOs and businesses forced to leave the country due to repression. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya called on the President to abstain from bringing the restrictions […]
August 09, 2023
Join the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus on August 9!
A great solidarity marathon took place just a week ago, which once again gave us, Belarusians, faith in our unity. It helped us see how many of us there are and inspired us to new achievements. It made us honor each other even more and trust that we can make a greater impact when we […]
August 08, 2023
“Move forward with love for those who stand by us and trust in those who will come after us.” Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians on third anniversary of 2020 presidential election
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians on August 9, which has been declared the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus: “It has been 3 years. All this time, they tried to take away our dreams. Take away our loved ones. Our freedom. Our homeland. Take away our independence. But all the pain we have endured did not […]
August 08, 2023
“Only one thing can stop me: if I don’t feel support from Belarusians.” Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s closing remarks at New Belarus Conference 2023
Dear colleagues, Dear friends! Three years ago, Belarusians made a historic choice in favor of freedom, democracy, and independence – and endeavored to defend it peacefully. Today, three years later, we are wondering whether we have been able to preserve our achievements and the momentum that Belarusians had when they rose to defend their victory […]
August 06, 2023
“We need to free Belarus from Russian orbit.” Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s opening remarks at a panel discussion at New Belarus Conference 2023
Dear colleagues, Dear friends, What do we want the New Belarus to be? An independent European nation or a buffer zone? Or worse, a Russian colony? For me, the answer is clear: Belarus belongs in Europe. The war has made it clear that the alliance with Russia is a dead end. In alliance with Russia, […]
August 06, 2023
“We need to build a stronger team to reclaim our country.” Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya opened the New Belarus Conference 2023
It is great to see all participants of the conference, its guests, journalists, and the viewers who have joined us online. As I was preparing for the conference, I remembered the feeling I had a week ago — prior to the Marathon of Solidarity with Political Prisoners. I wondered: will the people rise to our call? […]
August 06, 2023
“The 2024 election will be a farce and an imitation.” Statement by the democratic forces of Belarus
August 05, 2023
Declaration by the democratic forces of Belarus on Solidarity with the People of Ukraine
August 05, 2023
Declaration of Future Membership of Belarus in the European Union
August 05, 2023
Political Declaration by the Democratic Forces of Belarus
August 05, 2023
Belarus’ political leaders held a roundtable discussion in Warsaw ahead of New Belarus Conference 2023
More than 50 politicians and activists took part in the meeting, including representatives from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Office, the United Transitional Cabinet, Coordination Council, National Anti-Crisis Management, political parties, Cyberpartisans, the BPF Party, Viktar Babaryka's HQ, “Nasha Partyia”, Belarusian Christian Democracy, United Civic Party, Belarusian Social Democratic Party, BSDP (People's Assembly), Za Svabodu Movement, Rabochy Rukh, […]
August 05, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will present a report in September on the work of the United Transitional Cabinet
“What should drive us is not grudges or sympathies, but ultimately the interests of Belarusians,” said Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya while addressing the Coordination Council, asking it to approve representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya pledged to meet with the Coordination Council to present a general report on the Cabinet's work and its plans, and […]
August 05, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the Belarusian creative community in Warsaw
Team Theater is an independent troupe from Homiel, founded in 2016 by a group of actors led by director Andrei Bardukhayev-Arol. In 2020, the regime deprived the theater of its venue on political grounds, and in 2021, the creators fled to Poland and were granted international protection. More exiled artists joined the group later. Since […]
August 05, 2023
United Transitional Cabinet will conclude hearings before Coordination Council today
The Coordination Council has already held three days of hearings on the reports from representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet. After the Coordination Council hears the reports of all representatives, it will issue recommendations regarding the continuation or suspension of their activities. Today, Aliaksandr Azarau, the Representative for the Restoration of Law and Order, will […]
August 05, 2023
910 Belarusians were recognized as threats to national security in Lithuania. Kristina Rikhter gave recommendations to them
Today, Lithuanian authorities announced that 910 Belarusians have been recognized as individuals who pose a threat to the country's national security. Kristina Rikhter, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Advisor on Legal Affairs, commented: “The information released by the Migration Department of Lithuania has greatly disturbed both Belarusians living in this country and the democratic community. Most countries in […]
August 04, 2023
Hearings on the reports of the United Transitional Cabinet before the Coordination Council continue
The Coordination Council began the third day of hearing reports from representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet. Today, Representative for the Transit of Power Pavel Latushka will speak and answer Belarusians’ questions. The hearings will be live-streamed. On their first and second days, reports were heard from Alina Koushyk, Volha Harbunova, and Valery Kavaleuski.
August 04, 2023
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will inaugurate mural “In Honor of Invincible Belarusians” in Warsaw
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Just look at the beautiful mural our Belarusian artists have painted in the courtyard of the Belarusian House in Warsaw. The mural “In Honor of Invincible Belarusians” was created in solidarity with Belarus' political prisoners. This Saturday, August 5, at 12:00 Warsaw time, I will participate in its inauguration. Liavon Volski and Piotr […]
August 04, 2023
“We have a lot of issues to address. Let’s do it together”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya invites Belarusians to join New Belarus Conference 2023
The New Belarus Conference 2023 will be live-streamed on August 6, starting at 12:00 p.m. Minsk time. The conference is co-hosted by the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the United Transitional Cabinet, and the Coordination Council. The conference will be streamed online at the link: https://www.youtube.com/live/0ZD9iV-40Ks?feature=share. Belarusians and friends of Belarus abroad are welcome to join […]
August 03, 2023
Second day of hearings of the representatives of the Joint Transition Cabinet to the Coordinating Council
The Coordination Council is about to begin the second day of hearings on the reports presented by representatives United Transitional Cabinet. Today, reports are expected from the Cabinet’s Representative for Social Issues, Volha Harbunova, and Representative for Foreign Affairs, Valery Kavaleuski. They will also answer the questions from Belarusians, collected through the open form. On […]
August 03, 2023
Digest of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office on Education and Science, July 2023
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August 02, 2023
United Transitional Cabinet is holding hearings before the Coordination Council
On August 2-3, the Coordination Council will hear the reports from representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet. Today, reports are expected from Alina Koushyk, Representative for National Revival, and Valery Sakhashchyk, Representative for Defense and National Security. The Cabinet representatives will also answer questions from Belarusians collected through an open form. The hearings will be […]
August 02, 2023
Representatives of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office and the United Transitional Cabinet are visiting Kyiv and have met with Belarusian volunteer fighters
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Senior Advisor, Franak Viacorka, and Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet, Pavel Latushka, are currently in Kyiv. Today, they participated in a four-hour meeting with the Kalinouski Regiment, which Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya also joined online.
August 01, 2023