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March 12, 2012

Belarusian authorities compile unofficial “travel blacklist”

A number of Belarusian human rights defenders and politicians are restricted from travelling abroad. However, authorities do not officially confirm the information about the existence of the “travel blacklist”.

March 11, 2012

Inflation in Belarus leads to crisis in state media

After the 2011 financial crisis and hyperinflation in Belarus, state media face declining print runs, budget expenditures and loss of staff members.

March 7, 2012

Human Rights House Foundation informed the UN on human rights violations in Belarus

On 23 February Human Rights House Foundation, which enjoys special consultative status under the UN Human Rights Council, submitted a statement to the competent international body informing about the human rights situation in Belarus since the adoption of the latest resolution on the country at the 17th session of the Council .

March 5, 2012

Belarusian political prisoner continues hunger strike

Siarhei Kavalenka, an activist of the Conservative Christian Party, has been on hunger strike for more than two months.

February 29, 2012

Human rights: online and offline!

Human Rights House Foundation is concerned about the violations of Internet freedoms in South Caucasus and Eastern Europe.

February 26, 2012

Mother of the death convict: “The hope arose that my son would not be executed”

Liubou Kavaliova (right), the mother of the sentenced to the death penalty Uladzislau Kavaliou, appeals to all authorities with the hope of saving her son. Deputies of the European Parliament discussed the death penalty in Belarus and adopted the respective resolution.

February 21, 2012

L. Ulyashyna: “Universal values ​​and human rights standards will be brought to different countries

On 16-19 February the Belarusian Human Rights House hosted a working meeting and training within the framework of the project Electronic Human Rights Education for Lawyers (EHREL). Coordinators, experts and project partners discussed the key issues and perspectives of the project.

February 21, 2012

Перенос даты объявления результатов набора в проект дистанционного обучения адвокатов

Секретариат международной Сети домов прав человека сообщает, что в связи с поступлением большого количества заявок на участие в программе дистанционного обучения адвокатов и юристов международному праву прав человека и необходимостью продлить срок рассмотрения поступивших документов, объявление о решении конкурсной комиссии откладывается.

February 15, 2012

The hunger strike as a protest against the persecution

An activist from Vitsebsk Siarhei Kavalenka (right) was arrested on 19 December and since than has been keeping hunger strike protesting against his detention and the charges brought against him. It is dangerous for his health and the civic society is worried about the situation. European and Belarusian politicians and human rights defender called upon Siarhei to stop the hunger strike.