News of the first day of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Poland
Today, July 4, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya began her working visit to Warsaw, where she will meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya had a working meeting with the BYPOL team, where she discussed the preparation of the Pieramoha Plan, as well as possible actions in case of aggravation of the […]
July 04, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for the week of June 27 – July 3
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus' regime. Here is an overview of the Movement for the week of June 27 – July 3. Support for Ukrainians and Belarusians The BYSOL Foundation sent protection and equipment kits for the air reconnaissance team of Belarusian volunteers who […]
July 04, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s international meetings: what work stands behind them? Explains foreign affairs expert Dzianis Kuchynski
You definitely saw Dzianis on the photos from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's working visits. On June 29th, volunteers from the Tsikhanouskaya's Office held a zoom meeting with him to explain how these visits are organized. Dzianis answered the following questions: – How are the visits prepared and how do they go? What are the results? – What […]
July 02, 2022
Young Belarusians sell lemonade to support Ukraine. Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for July 1
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus' regime. Here is an overview of the Movement on July 1. Support for Belarusians and Ukrainians A Belarusian woman from Seattle published a new catalog of Belarusian traditional clothing. Belarusians from Torun and Bydgoszcz held a demonstration of […]
July 02, 2022
“The son of a political prisoner told me: "My dad is a hero". Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya tells about meeting with relatives of prisoners of conscience
“Last Friday I met with the families of political prisoners and those who have already served time in prison for political reasons. I did not come to this meeting as a politician, but first of all as the wife of Siarhei Tsikhanouski and mother of Karnei and Ahniya, who have not seen their father for […]
July 01, 2022
National interests – why do the Belarusians need them?
In this video, Franak Viacorka answers the complaints about why there are no collections for Belarusians on Bayraktar, tells about national interests, whether they coincide with the interests of our neighbors and when we have to figure out what we want – because the regime will be gone, but Belarus will stay. Watch the video […]
July 01, 2022
Should you fear the police and losing your pensions? How the lives of Belarusians depend on sovereignty
“Imagine a contract. Perhaps, you have signed contracts in your life that define the mutual relationship of the parties. In this case, the parties are the state and the people. Party 1, the people, undertake to do something and in return demand the enforcement of their rights. Party 2, the state, undertakes to enforce those […]
June 29, 2022
Anisiya Kazlyuk had her documents accepted for legalization
Belarusian human rights activist and volunteer Anisiya Kazlyuk, whose documents for legalization were not accepted yesterday, was able to submit them today without a fine. Valery Kavaleuski, Tsikhanouskaya’s representative on foreign affairs, accompanied her. Later, a manual will be prepared and published on how to act if the period of stay in Ukraine is overdue […]
June 29, 2022
“Without you, we wouldn’t have moved a single step forward”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanks the volunteers of the Office for their hard work
The work of volunteers is truly important for the common cause of the Belarusian people. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Dear volunteers, I would like to thank you very, very much for your seemingly invisible, but so important contribution to our common cause. Believe me, without you and your daily work, we wouldn't have moved a step forward. […]
June 29, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian government: “This is what is going on between our peoples”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Russian missiles have been launched from Belarus to Ukraine again. And Belarusians, just like Ukrainians, see the two dictators behind that. But that doesn't mean we don't feel personal pain about Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Kremenchuk. Both the people of Ukraine and the people of Belarus have their national interests. And now they are […]
June 28, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for June 27
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus' regime. Here is an overview of the Movement on June 27. Support for Belarusians and Ukrainians Christian Vision moderator Natallia Vasilevich spoke at the General Assembly of the World Student Christian Federation. She told the story of the […]
June 28, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for the week of June 20-26
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus' regime. Here is an overview of the Movement for the week of June 20-26. Support for Ukrainians and Belarusians The resolution, where the European Parliament approves the candidacies of Ukraine and Moldova, mentions Belarus as well. It says […]
June 27, 2022
Where do people live without water? How do they violate laws at the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant? Real Belarus in the regions
“Building contacts with Belarusians and communication channels has been an important part of our activities. Thanks to such projects as Spotlight of the Regions, we have received a lot of information about how people live in the regions and what problems they face. For instance, we know that in Belaaziorsk, people working at an industrial […]
June 25, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for June 24
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus' regime. Here is an overview of the Movement on June 24. Support for Belarusians and Ukrainians The BYSOL Foundation gathered useful links to initiatives, organizations and foundations that help Belarusians in various areas and abroad. Pavel Lieber, creator […]
June 25, 2022
Representative for the parliamentary cooperation Anatoli Liabedzka spoke at Kalinouski Conference in the European Parliament
Here are the main theses and proposals of his speech: A proposal to Members of the European Parliament to support the petition by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and other leaders to the heads of EU member states and governments, EU leaders, and the European Parliament to consider applications from Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia. It is very important […]
June 24, 2022
Belarusian volunteer Anisiya Kazliuk is safe. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Representative Valery Kavaleuski shared details about the incident in Ukraine
Here is a snapshot of what happened to Anisiya Kazliuk in Ukraine on June 24. – The Belarusian human rights defender was detained, facing deportation and a fine for allegedly staying in Ukraine illegally. Anisiya could not undergo proper legalization as the procedure was unavailable due to the war. – Valery Kavaleuski addressed the Foreign […]
June 24, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at PACE: “Last year I warned that the tragedy of Belarus will become a tragedy of Europe”
Here are the main parts of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's speech: If the aggressors are allowed to prevail, prospects for freedom and security in Europe will diminish substantially. An emboldened empire with more than a foot inside Europe’s door. New threats across the region. New resources to manipulate. We must sanction the aggressors that threaten us. At […]
June 23, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for June 22
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus' regime. Here is an overview of the Movement on June 22. Support for Belarusians and Ukrainians Pupils and their parents can use the help of an education assistant at the Center of the Belarusian Solidarity: find a place […]
June 23, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusian entrepreneurs: “I know the price of both your silence and your words”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I understand that Belarusian entrepreneurs are in a minefield. Since the war started, a Belarusian passport by itself might be a reason why your accounts are blocked in some countries. At the same time, public statements or actions for many of you instantly affect employees and offices in Belarus. On the contrary, silence […]
June 22, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for June 21
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus' regime. Here is an overview of the Movement on June 21. Support for Belarusians and Ukrainians A rally in support of Ukraine was held in Krakow. Hrodna actors and actresses staged and performed “The Play that Didn't Took […]
June 22, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address at the plenary session of PACE, 2022
“Dear President Kox, Secretary General Burić, Minister Coveney, Minister Haavisto, Honourable Members of the Assembly, Today we speak about Senator Klich's report on the role of the Council of Europe. It made me think of the man who first publicly proposed the creation of this very organization to unite Europeans around their democratic values: Sir […]
June 21, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech for the Kalinouski Conference at the European Parliament in Brussels, 2022
“Dear ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank Anna Fatyga and Zygis Pavilionis for organizing the 4th Kalinouski conference. Thank you on behalf of Belarusians for standing with us. I was in Brussels yesterday. My team told me that Joachim Lelevel, famous history professor at Vilnius University, lived there in exile in the 1830s. […]
June 21, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Brussels: working group on visas and migration for Belarusians, the creation of the Friends of Free Belarus parliamentary group
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is on a working visit to Brussels. At the beginning of the day Ms. Tsikhanouskaya met with the Speaker of the Belgian Parliament Eliane Tillieux. The Speaker expressed her admiration and support to the Belarusians who continue their struggle in spite of repression. The leader of democratic Belarus proposed the Speaker and other […]
June 20, 2022
European Parliament will hold the Kalinowski Conference on June 21
On June 21, the European Parliament will hold the Kalinowski Conference in Brussels. The discussion will focus on the future of a democratic Belarus as part of the European family and in the context of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. The conference is organized by the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the European Parliament, and the ECR […]
June 20, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for the week of June 13-19
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus' regime. Here is an overview of the Movement for the week of June 13-19. Support for Ukrainians and Belarusians Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Pavel Latushka, the Coordination Council and other representatives of the democratic forces sent a joint letter to […]
June 20, 2022
Facilitating migration, issuing visas for Belarusians, supporting Belarus’ European perspective: results of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Portugal
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held working meetings with Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Parliament Speaker Augusto Santos Silva, Foreign Minister João Gomes Cravinho, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs Sérgio Paulo Sousa Pinto, and Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas. She also met with Belarusians of Portugal. Here is what they discussed at the meetings: Facilitating migration […]
June 19, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Belarusians of Portugal
During the working visit to Portugal, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Belarusians. Officially about 700 Belarusians have residence permits in Portugal, but this figure may be much higher: many Belarusians who were in Ukraine before the war are relocating to Portugal. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya called on Belarusians in Portugal to keep Belarus on the agenda, told about […]
June 18, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with former US President Barack Obama in Copenhagen
“We had a very warm chat. Barack said I need to meet with Michelle Obama and expressed his admiration for our work and all Belarusians. We spoke a lot about Belarus. I talked about Belarusian activists, journalists, and the recent crackdown on trade union leaders and partisans. Needless to say, we discussed the war in […]
June 18, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for June 17
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus' regime. Here is an overview of the Movement on June 17. Support for Belarusians and Ukrainians Belarusians have created a manual for women who have suffered from violence during war, occupation, or in prison. Aquarium band leader Boris […]
June 18, 2022