Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Inaugural Helmut Schmidt Lecture, November 10, 2021
“Mr. Steinbrück, honourable guests, What a pleasure it is for me to be here today. It’s an honour to open this inaugural lecture series, following the invitation of the Helmut Schmidt Foundation and the Global Public Policy Institute. Being in Berlin is very special for me. This is a reminder and a promise at the […]
November 10, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Inaugural Helmut Schmidt Lecture, November 10, 2021
“Mr. Steinbrück, honourable guests, What a pleasure it is for me to be here today. It’s an honour to open this inaugural lecture series, following the invitation of the Helmut Schmidt Foundation and the Global Public Policy Institute. Being in Berlin is very special for me. This is a reminder and a promise at the […]
November 10, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya started working visit to Berlin
Today, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Berlin with a working visit. She had a meeting with German Federal Finance Minister and
November 09, 2021
Conclusions of the expert discussion “How can the EU use sanctions on Belarus as an effective policy tool?”
The Research Center of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Office holds weekly online discussions with international and Belarusian experts on Belarus’ pressing matters. On November 2, 2021, we discussed the topic “How can the EU use sanctions on Belarus as an effective policy tool?”. Aleś Alachnovič, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Representative on Economic Reforms, Anders Åslund, Senior Fellow at the […]
November 06, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at the Minsk Forum 2021
“Dear Organizers of the Minsk Forum, Ambassador Huterer, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, Thirty years ago, Belarusians declared their willingness to live in a democratic, independent, and sovereign country. Unfortunately, Belarusian sovereignty is still being challenged. It is under threat again. This threat comes from those supposed to be guarantors of sovereignty and independence who […]
November 05, 2021
Ms. Tsikhanouskaya’s opening remarks at the international conference “Poles in Belarus”
On November 3, 2021, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the international conference “Poles in Belarus”. The conference was held annually in Grodno, but due to the state of Belarusian-Polish relations in 2021 it will be held in Vilnius. Speech of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Drodzy przyjaciele I am glad to welcome all who take part in this fifth […]
November 03, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls to join the Day of Solidarity with Belarus Political Prisoners on November 27
On November 27, the Day of Solidarity with Belarus Political Prisoners, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls on international leaders, activists, journalists, and all friends of Belarus to show solidarity with political prisoners by organizing rallies and pickets, releasing statements, wearing or displaying national Belarusian white-red-white colors, sending letters to political prisoners, and holding online flash mobs. “Spread the word […]
November 02, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s speech at the Oxford Union
“Dear ladies and gentlemen, I am grateful to be invited to speak here at Oxford Union. For more than a year, I, along with other brave Belarusians, have been working to turn my country from a dictatorship into a democracy. It’s a tough – and exhausting – fight. Belarusian freedom movement started as a miracle […]
November 01, 2021
Conclusions of the expert discussion “Belarusian diaspora after the 2020 election and its role for the changes in Belarus”
The Research Center of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Office holds weekly online discussions with international and Belarusian experts on Belarus’ pressing matters. On October 21, 2021, we discussed the topic “Belarusian diaspora after the 2020 election and its role for the changes in Belarus”. Dzianis Kuchynski, Senior Foreign Affairs Officer at the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Kryscina Šyjanok, […]
October 29, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with the Minister for European Affairs of Ireland Thomas Byrne
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a meeting with the Minister for European Affairs of Ireland Thomas Byrne in Vilnius. During the meeting, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya discussed with Minister Byrne: • Providing Belarusians with covid vaccines approved by the WHO to fight the critical situation with the pandemic in Belarus. • Participation of Belarusian democratic forces in the Eastern Partnership summit in December […]
October 28, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and ByPol addressed INTERPOL regarding Belarus’ violation of the INTERPOL Constitution
In a joint letter, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and ByPol initiative called on the INTERPOL General Secretariat to suspend consideration of NCB Belarus's requests for information and not accept notifications from Belarus. Full text of the letter: “In accordance with Article 3 of the Constitution of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), it is strictly forbidden for the […]
October 27, 2021
Report of the Belarusian Medical Solidarity Foundation on the situation with COVID-19 in Belarus
On October 26, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Office, National Anti-Crisis Management, Coordination Council, and Belarusian Medical Solidarity Foundation sent a letter to the EU leadership, EU Member States and COVAX leadership with an appeal to urgently provide assistance to Belarus in the amount of at least a million doses of vaccines. Leaders of Belarusian democratic forces issued […]
October 27, 2021
Ms. Tsikhanouskaya’s Opening Remarks at the Belarus Business Forum in Warsaw, October 27, 2021
On October 27-28, the Association of Belarusian Business Abroad (ABBA) together with the research center CASE Belarus under the patronage of Sviatlana Tsikhanovskaya will hold a Belarus Business Forum in Warsaw. The event will take place at the Warsaw Stock Exchange, the largest financial exchange in the region. Speech of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Dear guests and speakers […]
October 27, 2021
Conclusions of the expert discussion “Belarus-Ukraine bilateral relations: the state of the art and current challenges”
The Research Center of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Office holds weekly online discussions with international experts on Belarus’ pressing matters. On October 14, 2021, we discussed the topic “Belarus-Ukraine bilateral relations: the state of the art and current challenges”. Franak Viacorka, Senior Advisor to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Head of the Foreign Policy Department, Hennadiy Maksak, executive director […]
October 27, 2021
Day of Solidarity with Belarus Political Prisoners
Date of action: November 27 Events will take place between November 26 and November 30 On November 27, the Day of Solidarity with Belarus Political Prisoners, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls on international leaders, activists, journalists, and all friends of Belarus to show solidarity with political prisoners by organizing rallies and pickets, releasing statements, wearing or displaying national […]
October 23, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya appointed Tatiana Shchyttsova as Representative on Education and Science
Tatiana Shchyttsova is Dr. habil. in Philosophy and a professor at the European Humanities University, Vilnius. She got her degree in Belarus and graduated as a doctoral candidate from Russian State University for the Humanities, Moscow. Ms. Shchyttsova undertook internships at universities and colleges in Germany, the UK, and the US. As Ms. Tsikhanouskaya's Representative […]
October 20, 2021
Ms. Tsikhanouskaya’s Opening Remarks at the International Legal Conference in Nuremberg, October 11, 2021
Today Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the opening of the International Legal Conference in Nuremberg, organized by the NAM of Pavel Latushko and dedicated to justice for the crimes of the regime. Speech of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “Distinguished guests and participants, ladies and gentlemen, The rule of law is the very core of every functioning democracy, the fundamental […]
October 11, 2021
Ms. Tsikhanouskaya’s Opening Remarks at the Vilnius University TSPMI International Conference
“Dear Rector Petrauskas, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It is very crucial for Belarusians and Belarus to keep the problem of the political crisis in our country on the political, media, and international public agenda. Especially while every day, there are a lot of events in different countries which also demand the attention of the […]
October 07, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Press Conference in Warsaw, October 6, 2021
“Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, I am pleased to visit Warsaw and speak at the Warsaw Security Forum. I met the President of Poland, Foreign Minister Rau, Ministers and Ambassadors of EU countries, and representatives of international organizations. I plan to meet the Office of the Prime Minister today, meet Belarusian diaspora, ByPOL, the Workers […]
October 06, 2021
Ms. Tsikhanouskaya’s Opening Remarks at the Warsaw Security Forum
“Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, It is an honour for me to represent Belarus at this discussion on European security. As you know, the situation in my country has become a direct threat to this security. Today I would like to touch upon the processes inside Belarus, the dynamics between Belarus and Russia and the […]
October 06, 2021
Conclusions of the expert discussion “Results of the Elections in Russia for Belarus: a Window of Opportunity or a Dead End?”
The Research Center of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Office holds weekly expert discussions online with international experts on Belarus’ pressing matters. On September 23, 2021, we discussed the topic “Results of the Elections in Russia for Belarus: a Window of Opportunity or a Dead End?”. Senior advisor to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Head of the Foreign Policy Department Franak Viacorka, […]
October 02, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on the tragic shooting in Minsk
“A tragedy happened yesterday. It is caused by the fact that Belarusians are being imprisoned, tortured, and persecuted without fair trial for their political position. The legislation is not protecting people anymore, and Belarusians are forced to defend themselves. The power is held with violence in Belarus, and it creates a confrontation between people that […]
September 29, 2021
Conclusions of the expert discussion “Civil society in Belarus: its current state and required support”
The Analytical Center of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Office holds weekly expert discussions online with international experts on Belarus’ pressing matters. On September 16, 2021, we discussed the topic “Civil society in Belarus: its current state and required support”. Head of Public Outreach of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Office Alexandra Logvinova, Head of Unit, European Commission, Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement […]
September 23, 2021
Full testimony of Tsikhanouskaya’s Representative on Legal Affairs, Siarhej Zikratski, at the Helsinki Commission Hearing
September 21, 2021 “Dear members of the Commission! I am Siarhej Zikratski and I am Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Representative on Legal Affairs. I have been practicing law in Belarus as a consultant and attorney for 10 years. In March 2021 I was expelled from the Bar Association. It is an honor for me to testify at […]
September 21, 2021
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s remarks before the Helsinki Commission Hearing “Seeking justice and freedom in Belarus”
September 21, 2021 “Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for the opportunity to submit a written statement for the Helsinki Commission hearing on justice and freedom in Belarus. It is my distinct honor to address distinguished members of the Commission and participants of today’s discussion on this important occasion. This is not the first time […]
September 21, 2021
French media digest on Belarus, September 11-19
September 19th Paris Match – Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: “Lukashenka's regime underestimated the whole nation” (link) September 18th Le Point – Tikhanovskaya: “How many deaths do you need in Belarus?” (link) September 17th France 24 – Exiled Belarus opposition chief Tikhanovskaya urges France to play 'role of mediator' (link) France Info TV – Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “I can see […]
September 20, 2021
Conclusions of the expert discussion “Referendum in Belarus: who needs it and why?”
The Analytical Center of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Office holds weekly expert discussions in the online format with international experts on Belarus’ pressing matter. On September 2, 2021, we discussed the topic “Referendum in Belarus: who needs it and why?”. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Special Representative on Elections Alexander Shlyk, Director of the Institute of Political Studies “Palitychnaya Sfera” […]
September 14, 2021
Outcomes of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s visit to Slovenia and participation in the Bled Strategic Forum
At the invitation of the Slovenian government, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the Bled Strategic Forum. There she held a number of meetings with European politicians and experts: Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša and Foreign Minister Anže Logar, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Foreign Minister Olta Xhaçka, Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu, Croatian Foreign […]
September 03, 2021
Address by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at the Bled Strategic Forum
“Dear Minister Logar, Mayor Fajfar, Mr. Grk, ladies and gentlemen, It is an honor for me to speak in front of such a distinguished audience about the future of Europe. The theme of this year’s Forum helps me look at the future of our continent through the prism of the aspirations of Belarusians for their […]
September 02, 2021