News on the topic: solidarity

Belarusian authorities start trial of Aliaksandr Ziankou, bring charges against Ales Sabaleuski, detain Yauhen Hlushkou

19.01.2024 Belarusian authorities start trial of Aliaksandr Ziankou, bring charges against Ales Sabaleuski, detain Yauhen Hlushkou

“The detentions of journalists Yauhen Hlushkou, Ales Sabaleuski, and Aliaksandr Ziankou are yet another example of the Belarusian authorities’ relentless harassment of members of the press.”

Three politicians from the UK and Germany become godparents for Larysa Shchyrakova, Yauhen Hlushkou and Tatsiana, and Aliaksandr Birulia

18.01.2024 Three politicians from the UK and Germany become godparents for Larysa Shchyrakova, Yauhen Hlushkou and Tatsiana, and Aliaksandr Birulia

As part of #WeStandBYyou solidarity campaign, three politicians from the UK and Germany have taken on godparenthood for political prisoners in Belarus.

60 people were convicted for donations. How are they persecuted in Belarus for solidarity, and how to avoid persecution for it

18.01.2024 60 people were convicted for donations. How are they persecuted in Belarus for solidarity, and how to avoid persecution for it

Viasna reports how people in Belarus are persecuted for showing solidarity and reminds what to do if you are called for a "conversation" because of your donations.

Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

08.01.2024 Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

We collected news on Viasna team members who are behind bars.

Marfa Rabkova's "godmother" congratulated the political prisoner on her birthday: "You inspire many people far beyond the borders of Belarus"

08.01.2024 Marfa Rabkova's "godmother" congratulated the political prisoner on her birthday: "You inspire many people far beyond the borders of Belarus"

January 6 is the birthday of Marfa Rabkova, the coordinator of the Viasna volunteer service. This is the fourth time in a row she celebrated it imprisoned.

Viasna human rights defenders sent an appeal to the UN Special Rapporteurs on the detention of Belarusians for donations

04.01.2024 Viasna human rights defenders sent an appeal to the UN Special Rapporteurs on the detention of Belarusians for donations

Viasna legal service sent an appeal to three Special Rapporteurs.

Viasna received the UN Human Rights Prize for 2023

22.12.2023 Viasna received the UN Human Rights Prize for 2023

This year, it was awarded to five winners.

International legal team for Ales Bialiatski files petition with UN working group on arbitrary detention

22.12.2023 International legal team for Ales Bialiatski files petition with UN working group on arbitrary detention

Legal experts demand the release of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski.

"It is becoming more important both today and for the future," human rights activists of Viasna talk of the book with letters from female political prisoners

21.12.2023 "It is becoming more important both today and for the future," human rights activists of Viasna talk of the book with letters from female political prisoners

Viasna human rights defenders, who participated in the collection of materials for the book, spoke about its importance.

Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

11.12.2023 Latest news about jailed Viasna human rights defenders

We collected news on Viasna team members who are behind bars.

Three Members of Parliament from Italy, Lithuania and Germany take on a godparenthood for Aliaksandr Petushkou, Mikalai Kuliashou, and Pavel Mazheika

11.12.2023 Three Members of Parliament from Italy, Lithuania and Germany take on a godparenthood for Aliaksandr Petushkou, Mikalai Kuliashou, and Pavel Mazheika

As part of #WeStandBYyou solidarity campaign, Giulia Pastorella, Juozas Olekas, and Manuela Rottmann have taken on a godparenthood for political prisoners in Belarus.

Solidarity without borders: a guide on supporting political prisoners from abroad

27.11.2023 Solidarity without borders: a guide on supporting political prisoners from abroad

Now that thousands of Belarusians are scattered all over the world, Viasna has gathered possible ways to support and cheer up political prisoners from abroad.

Support Viasna on Giving Tuesday

22.11.2023 Support Viasna on Giving Tuesday

For the first time, Viasna has decided to join the global Tuesday of radical generosity and calls for support for its long-term activities in defense of human rights in Belarus. 

"We need to do more." A Viasna human rights activist spoke at the opening of the assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum

16.11.2023 "We need to do more." A Viasna human rights activist spoke at the opening of the assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum

The 15th annual Assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum is taking place in Brussels from November 14 to 16.

Statement of the human rights community on the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus

13.11.2023 Statement of the human rights community on the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus

Impunity and crimes must end.

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