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  • Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s address on the fifth anniversary of the 2020 Belarus protests 

    August 08, 2025

    Tomorrow marks five years since Belarusians took to the streets to defend their freedom, dignity, and right to elect their country’s leadership. This changed all of us.

    In an emotional address, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya speaks about:

    • How solidarity transformed into communities;
    • How everyone can help, even through simple actions;
    • Why we have not lost, even if at times it feels otherwise.

    To mark the anniversary of the peaceful demonstrations, Belarusians are holding rallies and events all around the world. See the full list.

    Tomorrow, the New Belarus Conference will begin, with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya taking part.

    Ms. Tsikhanouskaya’s full address is available in Belarusian on YouTube.