08.06.2022 Two journalists recognized as political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
07.06.2022 HRD's demand immediate review of the sentences and release of the 3 political prisoners
Joint statement by the Belarusian human rights community
03.06.2022 Viasna prison release overview: May
Who are political prisoners released in May, why they were detained, and how did they get out of prison
02.06.2022 Near hundred people convicted in the protest-related criminal trials in May
None of the defendants were found not guilty or punished only with a fine
27.05.2022 Criminal prosecution in Belarus: legal system completely reoriented towards repression
Viasna human rights defenders prepared a report “Criminal prosecution for political reasons. Belarus 2021–2022”
23.05.2022 Solidarity actions around the world: May 21 celebrated the Day of Political Prisoners in Belarus
On May 21, actions in memory of Vitold Ashurak who died in prison and in solidarity with more than 1200 political prisoners took place in different cities and countries of the world
20.05.2022 May 21 is the Day of the Political prisoner in Belarus: show your solidarity! Updated with international actions locations
Human rights defenders call to remember Vitold Ashurak, express solidarity with political prisoners in Belarus, and demand that the authorities release them
17.05.2022 #FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders
Latest news about imprisoned Viasna members from May 9 to 15
13.05.2022 Human Rights Situation in Belarus: April 2022
Minsk Municipal Court has commenced hearings of criminal case against Viasna volunteer service coordinator Marfa Rabkova, volunteer Andrei Chapiuk, and eight other persons
12.05.2022 Viasna honored the Clooney Foundation's Albie Awards
Viasna Human Rights Center among first nominees of freshly established award
10.05.2022 We strongly protest against expansion of the death penalty in Belarus
Belarus must ensure compliance with international human rights obligations and refrain from amending legislation aimed at expanding the use of the death penalty
04.05.2022 #FreeViasna: Weekly news digest on Viasna’s imprisoned human rights defenders
Latest news about imprisoned Viasna members from April 25 to May 1
26.04.2022 “You are the force that moves Belarus forward”: Viasna turns twenty-six
While seven members of organization remain behind bars among more than a thousand political prisoners, Viasna remains at the forefront of human rights protection
25.04.2022 The trial of Marfa Rabkova, Andrei Chapiuk and eight other political prisoners to be held behind closed doors
The trial of ten political prisoners began today in Minsk City Court
25.04.2022 Kafkaesque accusations against the staff of Viasna ahead of its 26th anniversary
Joint statement of international human rights organizations