Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at the George Washington University, April 29, 2022
“Dear friends, Dear Marlene, dear Students. Thank you for kindly inviting me to speak at George Washington University. I am happy to see the academic community is interested in our region. I see faculty, students, a lot of familiar faces. The smartest people of Washington have gathered here. You're the brains that help this country make […]
April 29, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for April 28
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 April 28. Support for Ukrainians and Belarusians Razam, a Belarusian diaspora association in Germany, purchased a trailer for the volunteers at the Ukrainian-Polish border. It has four beds, a […]
April 29, 2022
Resolution putting a definitive end to relations with the regime: results of the visit of the Belarusian democratic forces delegation to Strasbourg
A delegation of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, including Representatives Valery Kavaleuski, Alexander Shlyk, and Anatoli Liabedzka, attended the work sessions of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. The Council of Europe adopted a resolution putting a definitive end to relations with the regime and ushering cooperation with the Belarusian civil society and democratic forces, […]
April 28, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for April 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 April 27. Support for Ukrainians and Belarusians After her visit to Germany, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said that Germany will soon present an aid package for Belarusian students, media, as well […]
April 27, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke with Bill and Hillary Clinton
At the farewell to Madeleine Albright, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke with Former President Bill Clinton and 67th Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya mentioned that Mr. Clinton remains the only US President to have ever been to Belarus and noted Clinton’s visit to Kurapaty, a site on the outskirts of Minsk where the Soviet secret […]
April 27, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived in the US for a farewell to Madeleine Albright
Madeleine Albright served as the 64th U.S. Secretary of State and was the first woman to hold that position. In July 2021, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Madeleine Albright in the United States to discuss the situation in Belarus and support for Belarusians. Photo: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
April 27, 2022
Results of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Tatsiana Khomich, Veranika Tsapkala’s visit to Germany: rehabilitation for children of political prisoners, assistance to labor unions, the tribunal for Lukashenka
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's visit to Germany included meetings with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Berlin Mayor Franziska Giffay. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya, Tatsiana Khomich and Veranika Tsapkala also met with Bundestag’s new President Bärbel Bas, as well as the leaders of parliamentary factions Rolf Mützenich (SPD), Friedrich Merz (CDU), Katharina Drege and Britta Hasselmann (Greens), Christian Dürr (FDP), […]
April 27, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for April 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 on April 26. Support for Ukrainians and Belarusians The Dapamoga and DAR initiatives donated blood pressure monitors to a Ukrainian hospital for the treatment of military personnel. The ŻYVI Foundation […]
April 27, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told President of Germany about the Anti-War Movement and the persecution of trade unions in Belarus
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier received Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at the Bellevue Presidential Palace. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya left an entry in the presidential guest book, urging Germany to support Belarus and Ukraine. This is the leaders’ third meeting, following their meetings in December 2020 and November 2021, when they discussed launching a Deutsche Welle program for Belarus (which […]
April 26, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya expressed her gratitude to the Viasna Human Rights Center on its 26th anniversary
“26 years ago, Belarus first saw Viasna-96. It is no coincidence that it marks its anniversary on the day of the Chernobyl tragedy. On that day in 1996, the police in Belarus broke up the Chernobyl Way mass demonstration. And on the evening of that day, activists joined efforts to help those detained and their […]
April 26, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Tatsiana Khomich, and Veranika Tsapkala visited Berlin to discuss security guarantees for Belarus and rehabilitation for political prisoners’ children
On Monday, April 25, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya started a working visit to Berlin. Together with Tatsiana Khomich and Veranika Tsapkala, she will be holding meetings with the German government, the Belarusian diaspora, and volunteers collecting humanitarian aid for Ukrainian refugees. Earlier this year, the Belarusian trio of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Maryia Kalesnikava, and Veranika Tsapkala was announced […]
April 26, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for April 25
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 April 25. Sabotage The Hajun monitoring project tracked the movements of Russian troops in Belarus for the day. Also, the Hajun project reviewed the Belarusian propaganda coverage of the […]
April 26, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for the week of April 18-24
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus’ regime. Read the Manifest. Here is an overview of the Movement for the week of April 18-24. Support for Ukrainians and Belarusians The Center of Belarusian Solidarity provides free assistance to Belarusians and Ukrainians, including legal, psychological support […]
April 24, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya congratulated Maryia Kalesnikava on her birthday
“Today, Maryia, whom we all love, celebrates her birthday. I remember her eyes, full of determination, confidence, and enthusiasm when we first met in the summer of 2020. Her eyes looked the same in the video from the trial. Maryia was smiling, dancing, and showing us that she never regretted her decision for a second. […]
April 24, 2022
Results of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to the Netherlands: security guarantees for Belarus, support for Belarusian volunteers and medics in Ukraine
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya completed her working visit to the Netherlands. Within the visit, she met with King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands, Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Parliament. Dzianis Kuchynski, Senior Foreign Affairs Officer at Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office, held meetings at the Ministry of […]
April 24, 2022
Valery Kavaleuski met with Belarusian diaspora activists in Ukraine
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Representative Valery Kavaleuskidiscussed with the diaspora: – Belarusians’ bank accounts, which are blocked in Ukraine; – migration and legalization issues, documents validity; – recognition of Belarus as an occupied territory and delegitimization of Lukashenka; – awareness-building work with Ukrainian society; – formal status for Belarusian volunteers; – support for Belarusian volunteers defending Ukraine.
April 24, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for April 23
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus’ regime. Read the Manifest. Here is an overview of the Movement on April 23. Sabotage The Hajun project has observed no fighter flights or missile launches from Belarus on April 23. Still, the project keeps monitoring the movements […]
April 24, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for April 22
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus’ regime. Read the Manifest. Here is an overview of the Movement on April 22. Sabotage The Hajun project, which monitors the movements of Russian troops in Belarus, released an operational summary for April 22. Also, the Hajun project […]
April 22, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited an organization in the Netherlands that purchases ambulance cars for Ukraine
Ukrainians and Belarusians volunteer for Zeilen Van Vrijheid. The organization has already donated 25 ambulance cars and one fire truck to Ukraine, with dozens more being prepared for delivery. Some of the vehicles have been fully arranged for and financed by Belarusians. Dzmitry Zhaleznichenka, a Belarusian working for the organization, explained to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya how […]
April 22, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Clingendael Institute
On April 23, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Netherlands Institute of International Relations Clingendael, which advises the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defence and the government on foreign policy. The national leader of Belarus joined a discussion of experts on Belarus, Ukraine, Eastern Europe, as well as media representatives covering issues of […]
April 22, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with human rights defenders in the Netherlands to discuss shelters for Belarusians in European countries
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with Dutch human rights organizations cooperating with Belarus: the Dutch Helsinki Committee, Amnesty International, Justice and Peace, and Libereco. At the meeting, they discussed: – changing the criteria for the recognition of political prisoners in Belarus. The current criteria deny the status to many of those participating in the resistance […]
April 22, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for April 21
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus’ regime. Read the Manifest. Here is an overview of the Movement on April 21. Sabotage The Hajun project, which monitors the movement of Russian troops in Belarus, released an operational summary for April 21. Also, the Hajun project […]
April 22, 2022
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s acceptance speech at the Four Freedom Awards ceremony
“Your Majesties King, Queen and Princess, Your Excellency Prime Minister, dear hosts, distinguished guests and friends of Belarus, It is with great humility and honour that I accept the Four Freedoms Award today. I know this Award goes to the thousands of fighters against tyranny in Belarus and around the world. I want to share with you […]
April 21, 2022
Representatives of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office started a visit to Kyiv
Today, April 21, Valery Kavaleuski, Head of the OST Cabinet, and other representatives of the Belarusian democratic forces handed over vehicles, equipment, and humanitarian aid delivered from Lithuania to the Kastus Kalinouski battalion. “We are convinced that these vehicles will serve well in defense of Ukraine and the liberation of Belarus. This would not be […]
April 21, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for April 20
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus’ regime. Read the Manifest. Here is an overview of the Movement on April 20. Support for Ukrainians and Belarusians The Belarusian Medical Solidarity Foundation, Belarusian feminists and activists released a guide in Ukrainian and Russian on support for […]
April 21, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for April 19
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus’ regime. Read the Manifest. Here is an overview of the Movement on April 19. Support for Ukrainians and Belarusians Tsimur Mitskevich, 16, had been tortured by Lukashenka's security forces after participating in peaceful protests in August 2020. He […]
April 20, 2022
Valery Kavaleuski and other members of democratic forces will have a working visit to Ukraine
Valery Kavaleuski commented on the visit of Belarusian democratic forces to Ukraine: “When I visited Ukraine last time, I was surprised to find out that Belarusians do not have a strong voice and presence here. Therefore, we are now considering the establishment of the permanent office of our democratic forces in Kyiv to maintain regular […]
April 19, 2022
How to address the war in Ukraine in schools? Anti-War Marathon
On April 22 at 5 pm Belarus (GMT+3) will be held third webinar as part of the Anti-War Marathon, which is hosted by The Giessen Centre for Eastern European Studies (GiZo) at Justus Liebig University Giessen. At the webinar experts will discuss how to address the war in Ukraine in schools. Panelists: – Petro Gerasim, Ph.D. in history, history teacher in a private […]
April 19, 2022
Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for April 18
Any Belarusian can join the Movement and choose from numerous options to resist the war and Belarus’ regime. Read the Manifest. Here is an overview of the Movement on April 18. Support for Ukrainians and Belarusians The BYSOL Foundation donated 40 kits with equipment, uniforms and shoes formed by the Prague Support Team и Kirill […]
April 18, 2022