Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Speech at the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly
“Dear ladies and gentlemen, I am honored to speak at the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly on behalf of the democratic forces of Belarus. You are legitimate representatives of the citizens of the EU Member States and EU partner countries. Unfortunately, the Belarusian parliament and government do not have any legitimacy to represent the people of Belarus […]
April 20, 2021
Санкцыі ЗША супраць «Белнафтахіму» і яшчэ 8 беларускіх дзяржпрадпрыемстваў ужо набылі моц
Сёння, 19 красавіка, санкцыі ЗША супраць «Белнафтахіму» і яшчэ 8 беларускіх дзяржпрадпрыемстваў ужо набылі моц. Цяпер на працягу 45 дзён міжнародныя кампаніі павінны скасаваць супрацоўніцтва з гэтымі прадпрыемствамі, якія падтрымліваюць рэжым. Якія яшчэ санкцыі ўжо працуюць у дачыненні да рэжыму? Санкцыі – гэта інструмент ціску, які ў сукупнасці з перамовамі можа прывесці да вырашэння крызісу ў […]
April 19, 2021
Julie Fisher to Tsikhanouskaya: the USA renews sanctions against “Belneftekhim„ and 8 other Belarusian state enterprises
Today, April 19, Sviatlana Tsikhanovskaya had a meeting with the US Ambassador to Belarus Julie Fisher. Ms. Fisher informed Ms. Tsikhanouskaya that the U.S. Department of the Treasury is renewing sanctions against nine Belarusian state enterprises. In 45 days, cooperation with these enterprises must be stopped. Sanctions are imposed because of the systematic violation of human rights in Belarus. The United […]
April 19, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya had a call with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Today Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya had a call with the Council of Europe General Secretary Marija Pejčinović Burić. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya's Advisor Alexander Dabravolsky, Head of the Cabinet of Representatives Valery Kavaleuski, and Special Representative for elections Aliaksandr Shlyk joined the call. This week, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe will adopt two resolutions on Belarus. On […]
April 19, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: Ukraine is not just our neighbor
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya reacted on her Twitter page to the statement of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Belarus. “Today I was glad to hear from Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Belarusians understand Ukraine and deserve a better future. We also feel that Ukrainians understand and support Belarusians. Ukraine is not just our neighbor. We are united by the struggle […]
April 16, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Speech at the Polish Economic Forum
“Ladies and gentlemen, It is an honor for me to be addressing the present and future political and business leaders of Poland. Belarusians are grateful to have Poland as a friend and neighbor. You have been kind and generous to accept the many fleeing citizens of Belarus. Those people had to leave the country because […]
April 14, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called on Global Unions to protect Belarusian workers
Sviatlana sent a letter to the Council of Global Unions and International Trade Union Confederation, calling on them to protect the rights of workers in Belarus: “Mr. David Edwards Chair of the Council of Global Unions Ms. Sharan Burrow General Secretary, International Trade Union Confederation Dear Mr. Edwards, dear Ms. Burrow, First of all, I […]
April 09, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya suggested that Norway and Estonia initiate new hearings on Belarus in the UN Security Council
Today, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held an online meeting with the ambassadors of nine countries on the topic of the upcoming negotiations for a peaceful solution to the crisis. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya spoke with the ambassadors of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia, and Canada. During the meeting Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: – stressed that it is […]
April 08, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha González Laya
Today in Vilnius Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha González Laya. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya and Ms. González Laya already met at the end of last year during the working visit of the democratic leader of Belarus to Spain. At the meeting Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: – thanked Spain for its support and solidarity, for the Spanish […]
April 07, 2021
Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya presented scenarios and formats of negotiations with the regime
The Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya supports the establishment of direct contact with the authorities in Belarus to develop the mechanisms for resolving the ongoing political crisis. Below are potential steps and formats of consultations and negotiations. 1. Preliminary consultations We are ready to participate in such consultations without preconditions. We believe that the understanding of […]
April 06, 2021
Volunteers of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office launched the “Spotlight of the Regions” initiative
Volunteers of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office launched a Telegram chatbot @bel2020_bot to collect as much information about real life in the regions of Belarus. Belarusians can send any information related to their town or village. It can be anything they consider important, for instance: – experiencing mass layoffs at your workplace; – information about an enterprise […]
April 03, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls to support the Coordination Council for inclusive dialogue in Belarus
More than 760 000 Belarusians supported the initiative of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to organize negotiations with international mediation to peacefully resolve the crisis in Belarus. The leader of democratic Belarus calls on the international community to support the Coordination Council created for a peaceful transition. “All Coordination Council members and all the political prisoners must be released […]
April 03, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today I am wrapping up the results of the first stage of preparation for the negotiations and announcing the second stage”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Today, I am wrapping up the results of the first stage of preparation for the negotiations and announcing the second stage. In less than two weeks, we have received more than 760 000 votes in favor of a peaceful solution to the crisis through negotiations. We have gotten our voice back, and everyone’s […]
April 01, 2021
Sanctions, negotiations, and a new election: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed the Senate of the Republic of Poland
Today, the Senate of the Republic of Poland hosted a conference dedicated to solving the crisis in Belarus, the organization of the negotiations with the regime, and a new free and fair election. The participants discussed how to force the regime to negotiations, as well as how to involve Russia in the discussion of the […]
March 30, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Speech at 7th Annual Justice Stephen Breyer Lecture on International Law
Listen to the audio of the seventh annual Justice Stephen Breyer Lecture on International Law here. Standing up for Democracy Worldwide—But How? “Thank you for this kind introduction. Before I turn to my remarks, I would like to wish happy Passover to Jewish People around the world. This is a true inspiration for those seeking […]
March 26, 2021
Chair Conclusions of the Second Kalinowski Forum
Chair Conclusions of the Second International Kalinauskas Conference (Kalinauskas / Каліно́ўскі / Kalinowski Forum) Vilnius, 22 March 2021 Organisers and participants of Kalinauskas Forum after debating with participants the support to Belarusian freedom, free and democratic elections in 2021 and the Summit of Democracies conclude: We acknowledge exceptional determination and steadfastness of Belarusian society for […]
March 23, 2021
Results of the Kalinowski Forum
Today, the Kalinowski Forum took place in Vilnius, organized by the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania in cooperation with the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. World politicians and experts discussed the situation in Belarus and developed a common strategy of how to help solve the Belarusian crisis within the framework of the forum. At the […]
March 22, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Speech at the Kalinowski Forum
“Dear Madam Prime Minister, Madam Speaker, participants of the Kalinoŭski Forum, Ladies and gentlemen, It is an honor for me to be a part of the Second Kalinowski Forum, this time speaking in front of you. Since the First Kalinowski Forum on August 24, 2020, a lot has changed. Belarusians have grown and matured. We […]
March 22, 2021
Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya invites you to the Kalinowski Forum
Lietuvos Respublikos Seimas organizes Kalinowski Forum on Monday, March 22, 2021. It is a round-table of world leaders and experts on the future of Belarus as a part of the European family. The Kalinowski Forum serves as the key platform for Belarusian freedom fighters and dissidents, political leaders of the international democratic community to express their […]
March 21, 2021
Actions of solidarity with Belarusians around the world on Freedom Day, March 25
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called to express solidarity with Belarusians on Freedom Day, March 25. Here is the list of events around the world. March 20th, Saturday USA, Denver – Freedom Day USA, Miami – Freedom Day in Miami USA, San Diego – Freedom Day USA, Chicago – Freedom Day March 21st, Sunday USA, Los Angeles – Freedom […]
March 20, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls to express solidarity with Belarusians on Freedom Day, March 25
On March 25th, Belarusians celebrate Freedom Day. It is an unofficial holiday which marks the beginning of Belarus’s statehood. It marks the day when Belarusian Democratic Republic released a declaration of independence in 1918. Belarusians traditionally celebrate Freedom Day with mass marches, rallies, and concerts. These celebrations in Belarus have been regularly accompanied by mass […]
March 18, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls for negotiations with international mediation to peacefully resolve the crisis in Belarus
On March 18th, 2021, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya started preparations for negotiations with international mediation to overcome the political crisis in Belarus and called Belarusians for electronic voting. Belarusians are asked to vote via platform “Voice” (“Golos”) to authorize Tsikhanouskaya to prepare a negotiation process with regime’s representatives for a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Belarus. […]
March 18, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the US Congress House of Representatives
Today, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the US Congress House of Representatives at a hearing “Women Leading the Way: The Democratic Movement in Belarus”. The head of the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, Environment, and Cyber Bill Keating chaired the hearing. Chris Smith, a member of the Committee and author of the Act […]
March 17, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee for Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber
Women Leading the Way: the Democratic Movement in Belarus Testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee for Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Leader of democratic Belarus March 17, 2021 “Chairman Keating, ranking member Fitzpatrick, distinguished members of the Subcommittee, I am deeply grateful for the great honor of addressing you on behalf […]
March 17, 2021
Finland will help in the OSCE, Portugal will make Belarus a priority in the EU, Switzerland will freeze the accounts of the regime’s “wallets”
Advisor to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya Franak Viacorka spoke about the results of Ms. Tsikhanouskaya’s work trips to Finland, Portugal, and Switzerland in a lifestream of “Country for Life” youtube-channel. Finland is not only showing solidarity with the Belarusians, and there are concrete plans of support Foreign visits are an investment in the future. We hold one meeting, […]
March 15, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Speech at the UN Side Event
«Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for the opportunity to speak in front of you about Women’s Leadership today. If you, as a child, as a woman, as a man, ever experienced violence in any form, I am very sorry for what you have gone through. You know very well that the place where it […]
March 15, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: diplomatic missions and the UN must have access to those on hunger strike
“Today there are 274 internationally recognized political prisoners in Belarus. The regime hoped to silence their voices by putting them behind the bars. But even in their prison cells, those brave Belarusians speak against total injustice. To be seen and heard, they go on a hunger strike. To remind the world about the atrocities of […]
March 14, 2021
International meetings of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Since September 2020, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has had working visits to 15 countries and meetings with 24 representatives of governments of different states. European Union: President of the European Parliament David Sassoli, Vice-President of the European Parliament Heidi Hautala, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, Vice-President for Values and Transparency in […]
March 12, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Speech at the Czech Senate
“Dear Members of the Senate, Thank you very much for inviting me to speak about the courageous people of Belarus and their fight for dignity. I am extremely honored to share our story with you, brave Czech people, who know what it means to fight for democracy, freedom, and national identity. Vaclav Havel frequently spoke […]
March 10, 2021