GLOBSEC forum, anniversary of Siarhei Tsikhanouski’s arrest, event for Belarusians in Warsaw. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for May 29 – June 4
ANNIVERSARY OF THE DETENTION OF SIARHEI TSIKHANOUSKI. On May 29, the anniversary of the detention of Siarhei Tsikhanouski, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya recorded a video address: “I dream of coming back home and living with Siarhei and our kids in a free Belarus.” For the anniversary of Siarhei Tsikhanouski’s detention, the A Country to Live in team […]
June 06, 2023
Prison conditions legal review, position on nuclear weapons in Belarus. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for May 22-27, 2023
NUCLEAR WEAPONS. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called on foreign partners and Belarusians to thwart the dictators' plans to station nuclear weapons in Belarus: “The stationing of nuclear weapons in our country will strengthen Russia's control over Belarus, which is already enormous. It will require tremendous efforts to abandon these weapons, as they may become a subject of […]
May 28, 2023
Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners, Council of Europe Summit. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for May 15-21, 2023
DAY OF SOLIDARITY. May 21 marked the International Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus, declared by Belarusian human rights defenders and supported by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. The campaign aimed to draw attention to the disastrous situation of political prisoners and achieve their release. Activities on the occasion of Solidarity Day were held in more […]
May 22, 2023
Solidarity with political prisoners, visit to Aachen. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for May 8-14, 2023
VISIT TO GERMANY. On May 13-14, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Tatsiana Khomich (who represented her imprisoned sister Maria Kolesnikova), and Veranika Tsapkala attended this year’s Charlemagne Prize award ceremony as last year’s laureates. The Prize was awarded to Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the People of Ukraine. During the ceremony, Mr. Zelenskyy and Ms. Tsikhanouskaya shook hands publicly for […]
May 15, 2023
Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners, visit to Ireland. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for May 1-6, 2023
DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH POLITICAL PRISONERS. 21 May was declared the Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called on Belarusians to hold rallies and pickets and write letters on this day to draw attention to political prisoners: “On this day we should be the force that will encourage the international community […]
May 07, 2023
Reaction to Viktar Babaryka’s hospitalization, visit to Germany, anniversary of Chornobyl. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for April 24-28, 2023
VISIT TO GERMANY. On April 24-25, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was on a working visit to Berlin. She met with the Minister of Finance, the Foreign and Security Advisor to the Chancellor of Germany, the US Ambassador, and members of the Bundestag. She also gave a speech at the 17th Berlin Speech on Freedom. In addition, in […]
April 30, 2023
Conference of Belarusian diaspora, softer restrictions against Belarusians in Lithuania, Chornobyl Way. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for April 17-22, 2023
SECOND CONFERENCE OF THE BELARUSIAN DIASPORA. On April 22-23, representatives of more than 100 organizations, communities, and initiatives of Belarusians abroad gathered in Vilnius at the initiative of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. The conference aimed to improve cooperation between political organizations and the diaspora and develop joint projects and campaigns. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the opening of […]
April 23, 2023
Support for political prisoners, Belarusian cultural initiatives. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for April 10-15, 2023
Belarus-Lithuania. On April 14, the President of Lithuania vetoed the law on the restrictive measures in view of military aggression against Ukraine, which was passed by the Lithuanian Seimas in two readings with softer restrictions regarding Belarusians. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on the veto, discussed the Office’s efforts to amend the bill, and explained why Belarusians […]
April 16, 2023
Conference of Belarusian diaspora, networking with political parties. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for April 3-8, 2023
Conference of the Belarusian diaspora. The second Conference of the Belarusian diaspora for organizations, communities, and initiatives of Belarusians abroad will take place in Vilnius on April 22-23, initiated by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. The Office’s Diaspora coordinator, Daniil Garkavy, shared more details about the Conference. Belarus-Lithuania. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Lithuania's Minister of the Interior Agnė […]
April 09, 2023
Outcomes of visit to the US, diaspora conference, letter to the UN. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for March 27 – April 1, 2023
Conference of the Belarusian diaspora. On April 22-23, Vilnius will host the Conference of Belarusians of the World II, initiated by the Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. Read more about it at the link. Summit for Democracy. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Natallia Pinchuk, wife of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, spoke at the Summit for Democracy, […]
April 02, 2023
Visit to the US, Freedom Day, and educational opportunities for Belarusians. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for March 20-25
Visit to the United States. On March 22, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet started their visit to the US to discuss the issues of political prisoners and support for Belarusian culture with American politicians and experts, as well as take part in a number of events. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the […]
March 26, 2023
Constitution Day, European Parliament Resolution, Estonian Special Envoy. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for March 13-17
Constitution Day. On Constitution Day, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya reminded Belarusians about the democratic forces' draft Constitution of the new Belarus and called on everyone to discuss it on the website: kanstytucyja.online. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya’s team also released a video explaining the required reforms of the Constitutional Court and other bodies needed to ensure that the country’s Constitution […]
March 18, 2023
Visit to the UK, educational opportunities for Belarusians. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for March 6-10
Responses to sentences. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on the 15-year prison sentence delivered to her in a trial “in absentia” on March 6. Kristina Rikhter, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya's advisor on legal issues, added: “This will be the ultimate basis for holding judges and prosecutors accountable for crimes against humanity”. Visit to the UK. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited London, […]
March 11, 2023
Mission of Democratic Belarus in Brussels, alliance of parliamentary groups. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for February 26 – March 3
1000 days since the detention of Mikalai Statkevich and Siarhei Tsikhanouski. On February 26, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya joined a rally in support of political prisoners in Vilnius, which was organized by Belarusians in Lithuania. She read a poem that her husband had sent from prison. Visit to Brussels. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visited Brussels, where she met with […]
March 04, 2023
Admittance of Belarusians to Estonian universities, Tsikhanouskaya’s speeches at the OSCE and in Brussels, Native Language Day address, and the anniversary of the war. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and her Office for February 20-25, 2023
On February 22, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and representatives of her office held personal conversations with Belarusians. Most of the calls were from Belarus and the questions were about the war, visas, new passports, and the relationship between Lukashenka and Putin. On Native Language Day, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addressed Belarusians, urging them to use the Belarusian language more […]
February 25, 2023
New educational opportunities, Polish Senate resolution. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for February 6-10, 2023
– On February 7-8, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was on a working visit to Warsaw, where she met with representatives of the United Transitional Cabinet, ByPol and ISANS, as well as with the Speaker of the Polish Senate and his deputies. The key outcome of the visit was the Polish Senate’s resolution in support of independent Belarus. […]
February 11, 2023
Belarus Plan from the Council of Europe, US Special Envoy for Belarus. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for January 30 – February 3, 2023
– On February 1, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, along with Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić, took part in the meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, where a plan of 15 specific activities to support representatives of civil society and democratic forces was presented. The list can be found at the link. – […]
February 03, 2023
Work with the United Transitional Cabinet, first visit to Croatia, meeting with the renewed Coordination Council. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for January 23-28, 2023
On January 27, the media reported the death of Belarusian volunteer Eduard Lobau, who fought in the war in Ukraine. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya honored his memory: “We will not forget Eduard Lobau. He will forever be in our hearts”. – On January 23-25, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a working visit to Warsaw. During the visit, representatives of […]
January 28, 2023
Rehabilitation for political prisoners and their families, support for the Belarusian diaspora. Results of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s first working visit to Croatia
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is visiting Zagreb at the invitation of Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković. This is the first official visit of the Belarusian leader to Croatia. During her one-day visit, she held meetings with representatives of the Croatian government and Parliament and spoke at the University of Zagreb. Ms. Tsikhanouskaya also laid a wreath on […]
January 26, 2023
World Economic Forum, Poland’s travel document for Belarusians. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for January 16-20, 2023
– On January 16-19, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke twice at the World Economic Forum in Davos, at panel discussions on Europe’s security and women's leadership. She raised the issues of Belarus’ involvement in the war, repressions, and threats to Belarus’ independence, as well as proposed measures that international partners could implement to address these issues. – […]
January 21, 2023
International priorities presented, educational project launched. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for the week of January 9-14
– Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya presented the key priorities for the democratic forces’ international political work in 2023 during an expert discussion involving Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu and international political experts. – On January 12, a new educational project for Belarusian children, Vasminoh (Octopus), was launched. The project has Telegram, Instagram, and Facebook pages. – Sviatlana […]
January 15, 2023
First week of the new year. Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for the week of January 2-7
– Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's New Year's address has garnered more than 650,000 total views in the official accounts alone. In addition, it was shared by the media. – Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya sent New Year greetings to the heads of 35 states and a number of international organizations who supported Belarus throughout 2022 and urged them to keep […]
January 07, 2023
Effective today, Belarusians can obtain a humanitarian residence permit without leaving Poland. Results of another meeting of the Interior Ministry working group
As part of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's visit to Poland, representatives of the Office Kristina Rikhter and Franak Viacorka joined the Interior Ministry working group meeting, during which Poland made an announcement to Belarusians. The Office for Foreigners of Poland released a statement about a new type of temporary residence permit for Belarusians who have humanitarian visas […]
July 09, 2022
The soldier of Kalinouski regiment: “Posts of hatred towards Belarusians are work for the enemy’s benefit”. Results of the Belarusian Anti-War Movement for June 29
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 29. Support for Belarusians and Ukrainians Belarusians and Ukrainians held a rally in Krakow in support of Azovstal defenders. The BYSOL Foundation sent protection and equipment kits for the air […]
June 30, 2022
Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for the week of February 14-20
Belarus' sovereignty and regional security – Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya represented Belarusians at the Munich Security Conference, the major forum on European security. She held about 30 working meetings – from US congressmen and Ukrainian MPs to Bill Gates. At all political meetings, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya's priority was to convey the position on the need to preserve the […]
February 20, 2022
Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for the week of February 7–13
Office’s communication with Belarusians: new formats – On Friday, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held the first series of public phone-ins with Belarusians. As the registration was publicly available, Belarusians of all ages, from the regions and Minsk, relocated Belarusians, former political prisoners joined the open call. They suggested topics and issues for the Office to address, demonstrating […]
February 13, 2022
Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for the week of January 31 – February 6
Mutual help and support – Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held an online meeting with Belarusian public officers and officials. The Honest People initiative organized the call. The officials who took part in it entered through the anonymous and secure Telegram bot. The participants discussed the action plan for the “referendum” and the time following, the transition period, […]
February 06, 2022
Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for the week of January 24-30
Mutual assistance and support – The team of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Representative on Education and Science, Tatiana Shchyttsova, launched the ASVETA monthly digest. The digest will be covering news from initiatives, statistics on repressions against students and the faculty in Belarus, as well as new scholarships and study grants for Belarusians. – Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a […]
January 30, 2022
Results of the work of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office for the week of January 17-23
– The democratic forces announced the launch of the operational headquarters against the illegitimate referendum. The initiative came from Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Coordination Council (CC), National Anti-Crisis Management (NAM), Voice platform, union of Belarusian security officers BYPOL, Honest people initiative, and Zubr movement. They held a joint public press conference (see the key points). Contact office@tsikhanouskaya.org, […]
January 23, 2022