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Ten years as a home for human rights
This year, Belarusian human rights defenders celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Belarusian Human Rights House, established in exile in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Belarus visa-free travel: Will civil society benefit?
From 12 February, people from 80 countries will be able to travel to Belarus without a visa, for five days at a time. While some may start planning their vacations, Belarusian human rights defenders look at what this means for civil society.
The second international conference on the abolition of the death penalty was held in Minsk
The second international conference “Abolition of the death penalty and public opinion” opened on 13 December in Minsk. The conference is organized by the Council of Europe in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus.
The Award of the Belarusian human rights community took place in Minsk
On December 9, Minsk hosted the ceremony of awarding the National Human Rights Prize.
“The bloody reality of Belarus’ judicial system stains Europe” – UN expert says of executions
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus, Miklós Haraszti, has said that the recent executions carried out by Belarus, and confirmed last week, show once again the persistent disregard for human rights in the country.
Presentation of the documentary film “Baltic Poker. What is Putin’s game?” in Vilnius
A presentation of the documentary about the influence of Russia on the political situation in Baltic States and discussion with the author, journalist Sandra Užule-Fons, will take place on the 9th of December at 19:00 in the Artis Hotel ( Totorių g. 23).
Belarusian human rights community strongly urges authorities to abolish the death penalty
Human rights organizations and initiatives of Belarus condemn the execution of death penalties and strongly urge authorities to abolish capital punishment.
Three death convicts were executed in Belarus on the same day (updated)
For several days Belarusian human rights defenders continue receiving information about death sentences being carried out. Henadz Yakavitski, Ivan Kulesh and Siarhei Khmialeuski were shot on the same day – 5 November.
EU Parliament maintains principled position in resolution on Belarus
On Thursday 24 November, the European Parliament (EP) adopted a resolution on the situation in Belarus. This addresses elections in the country, expresses concern at the lack of progress, and calls on the Belarusian authorites to address these concerns.