News on the topic: solidarity

New godparents for political prisoners in Belarus from England and Germany

09.10.2024 New godparents for political prisoners in Belarus from England and Germany

As part of #WeStandBYyou campaign, Lord Simon Russell (House of Lords, Independent, England), Kevin Kühnert (Social Democratic Party of Germany) and Lord Leslie Griffiths (House of Lords, Labour Party, England) are taking on a godparenthood for Alena and Siarhei Maushuk, Volha Brytsikava and Mikhail Lapunou.

"Like thousands of innocent Belarusians, Ales does not belong in prison": the world congratulates Ales Bialiatski on his birthday

27.09.2024 "Like thousands of innocent Belarusians, Ales does not belong in prison": the world congratulates Ales Bialiatski on his birthday

On his birthday, international and Belarusian organizations, public activists, politicians, and journalists joined the congratulations.

"We all need to save Ales and take action to secure his freedom"

26.09.2024 "We all need to save Ales and take action to secure his freedom"

A solidarity rally with political prisoner human rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski took place on September 25, his birthday, near the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Vilnius. The demonstrations were also held in other European countries.

Ales Bialiatski: "May peace remain in my soul." On the occasion of the 62nd birthday of Viasna Chairman

25.09.2024 Ales Bialiatski: "May peace remain in my soul." On the occasion of the 62nd birthday of Viasna Chairman

On his birthday, we remember his words related to various awards.

"He is free within a prison cell because true freedom lies in the soul."

25.09.2024 "He is free within a prison cell because true freedom lies in the soul."

Representatives of the diplomatic corps of the EU countries express solidarity with the imprisoned head of Human Rights Center Viasna and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski.

"The situation of political prisoners in Belarus remains one of the greatest concerns of the EU", says Josep Borrell 

23.09.2024 "The situation of political prisoners in Belarus remains one of the greatest concerns of the EU", says Josep Borrell 

Speech by the Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell on the situation of political prisoners in Belarus.

In September, at least 16 women are tried for solidarity with political prisoners

11.09.2024 In September, at least 16 women are tried for solidarity with political prisoners

For four months now, trials of women who were detained during the January KGB raid for solidarity with political prisoners have been taking place in Belarus.

On the International Day of Solidarity of Journalists, 34 representatives of the Belarusian media are behind bars

09.09.2024 On the International Day of Solidarity of Journalists, 34 representatives of the Belarusian media are behind bars

This day is extremely relevant for Belarus, where, according to the Belarusian Association of Journalists, 34 media representatives — journalists, reporters, bloggers — are currently behind bars.

Viasna appealed to the UN Working Group on the political prisoner sentenced to imprisonment for solidarity

29.08.2024 Viasna appealed to the UN Working Group on the political prisoner sentenced to imprisonment for solidarity

Viasna sent a complaint to the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention against 64-year-old political prisoner Iryna Takarchuk, who was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment.

Three new godparents from Germany for political prisoners in Belarus

21.08.2024 Three new godparents from Germany for political prisoners in Belarus

As part of #WeStandBYyou campaign, Peter Heidt (Freie Demokraten), Luiza Licina-Bode (Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands) and Bruno Hönel (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen) have taken on a godparenthood of Aliaksei Barodka, Siarhei Shametska and Cheslau Kananovich.

#FramedinBelarus: Towards Solidarity. Exhibition opens in Norway

19.08.2024 #FramedinBelarus: Towards Solidarity. Exhibition opens in Norway

On August 24, 2024, at the Kunstbanken Center for Contemporary Art (Hamar, Norway), the Stitchit art collective, together with Amnesty International Norway's Senior Advisor for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Ana Tusvik Bonde, will open exhibition #FramedinBelarus: Towards Solidarity.

"The war between good and evil continues in Belarus". How the Day of Dignity was celebrated in Vilnius

13.08.2024 "The war between good and evil continues in Belarus". How the Day of Dignity was celebrated in Vilnius

On August 9, the Day of Solidarity with Belarus, a rally was held in Vilnius Cathedral Square, which ended with the March of Dignity through the streets of the Lithuanian capital.

The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Viasna demanded the release of their colleagues

19.07.2024 The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders and Viasna demanded the release of their colleagues

The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) and Viasna Human Rights Center issued a joint statement on the third anniversary of the detention of Viasna members.

Three new godparents from Switzerland and the Czech Republic for political prisoners in Belarus

16.07.2024 Three new godparents from Switzerland and the Czech Republic for political prisoners in Belarus

As part of #WeStandBYyou campaign, Beat Flach (Grünliberale Partei, Switzerland), Olga Richterová (Česká pirátská strana, Czech Republic) and Michael Töngi (GRÜNE, Switzerland) are taking on godparenthood for Artsiom Karatkevich, Katsiaryna Brukhanava and Ruslan Zavadzich.

Libereco expands support for politically persecuted Belarusians

15.07.2024 Libereco expands support for politically persecuted Belarusians

Libereco is now offering extrajudicial legal counselling for victims of political persecution from Belarus. This step will ensure crucial long-term support for victims of repression and state persecution, which the Belarusian Community Razam e.V. previously provided.

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