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✊ Campaigning for human rights in Belarus with FIDH & Human Rights Center Viasna, demanding freedom for all political prisoners.
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#FreeViasna
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#FreeViasna
❗️Among the Ukrainians pardoned last Saturday is 35-year-old Aliaksandr Katovich
He had been sentenced to 5 years in prison for comments on social media, including remarks directed at Russians, Russian military personnel, and Lukashenka.
👉https://spring96.org/en/news/119144
#FreeThemAll
He had been sentenced to 5 years in prison for comments on social media, including remarks directed at Russians, Russian military personnel, and Lukashenka.
👉https://spring96.org/en/news/119144
#FreeThemAll
November 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
❗️Among the Ukrainians pardoned last Saturday is 35-year-old Aliaksandr Katovich
He had been sentenced to 5 years in prison for comments on social media, including remarks directed at Russians, Russian military personnel, and Lukashenka.
👉https://spring96.org/en/news/119144
#FreeThemAll
He had been sentenced to 5 years in prison for comments on social media, including remarks directed at Russians, Russian military personnel, and Lukashenka.
👉https://spring96.org/en/news/119144
#FreeThemAll
#NoExcuse: Denying medical care in prison is violence too
During imprisonment, women’s physical and mental health deteriorates sharply due to the lack of adequate nutrition, unbearable detention conditions, and the denial of proper medical care.
#16Days #ACTtoEndViolence
During imprisonment, women’s physical and mental health deteriorates sharply due to the lack of adequate nutrition, unbearable detention conditions, and the denial of proper medical care.
#16Days #ACTtoEndViolence
November 28, 2025 at 10:18 AM
#NoExcuse: Denying medical care in prison is violence too
During imprisonment, women’s physical and mental health deteriorates sharply due to the lack of adequate nutrition, unbearable detention conditions, and the denial of proper medical care.
#16Days #ACTtoEndViolence
During imprisonment, women’s physical and mental health deteriorates sharply due to the lack of adequate nutrition, unbearable detention conditions, and the denial of proper medical care.
#16Days #ACTtoEndViolence
🎥The short documentary This Is My Dad tells the story of the Belarusian family of political prisoners Siarhei Yarashevich and Antanina Kanavalava. Both were sentenced to years in prison; Antanina was released in 2024 and fled Belarus, while Siarhei remains behind bars.
👉 youtu.be/aeKnhAYcF1A
👉 youtu.be/aeKnhAYcF1A
November 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🎥The short documentary This Is My Dad tells the story of the Belarusian family of political prisoners Siarhei Yarashevich and Antanina Kanavalava. Both were sentenced to years in prison; Antanina was released in 2024 and fled Belarus, while Siarhei remains behind bars.
👉 youtu.be/aeKnhAYcF1A
👉 youtu.be/aeKnhAYcF1A
#NoExcuse: Pressure and persecution for participating in peaceful protests is violence too
After the falsified 2020 presidential election in #Belarus, mass protests took place across the country, with women and girls playing a visible and active role. Women’s marches were held every Saturday.
After the falsified 2020 presidential election in #Belarus, mass protests took place across the country, with women and girls playing a visible and active role. Women’s marches were held every Saturday.
November 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
❗ #NoExcuse: Criminal prosecution for a position is violence
Violence against women is not only what happens at home, at work, or online. Violence is also what happens inside prison cells.
Over the past five years, nearly 2,000 women have faced politically motivated criminal prosecution.
Violence against women is not only what happens at home, at work, or online. Violence is also what happens inside prison cells.
Over the past five years, nearly 2,000 women have faced politically motivated criminal prosecution.
November 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
❗ #NoExcuse: Criminal prosecution for a position is violence
Violence against women is not only what happens at home, at work, or online. Violence is also what happens inside prison cells.
Over the past five years, nearly 2,000 women have faced politically motivated criminal prosecution.
Violence against women is not only what happens at home, at work, or online. Violence is also what happens inside prison cells.
Over the past five years, nearly 2,000 women have faced politically motivated criminal prosecution.
🧡16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence: #NoExcuse for online abuse
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It also marks the start of the global “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign.
This year’s key theme is online violence.
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It also marks the start of the global “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign.
This year’s key theme is online violence.
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🧡16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence: #NoExcuse for online abuse
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It also marks the start of the global “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign.
This year’s key theme is online violence.
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. It also marks the start of the global “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign.
This year’s key theme is online violence.
❗ Political prisoner Lidziya Hruk, a 30-year-old mother of four, was also released
She had been sentenced to four years in a penal colony for "agent activity." Her husband, Yauhen Hruk was sentenced to 24 years in a penal colony. He remains in custody.
🔗 spring96.org/en/news/119144
She had been sentenced to four years in a penal colony for "agent activity." Her husband, Yauhen Hruk was sentenced to 24 years in a penal colony. He remains in custody.
🔗 spring96.org/en/news/119144
November 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
❗ Political prisoner Lidziya Hruk, a 30-year-old mother of four, was also released
She had been sentenced to four years in a penal colony for "agent activity." Her husband, Yauhen Hruk was sentenced to 24 years in a penal colony. He remains in custody.
🔗 spring96.org/en/news/119144
She had been sentenced to four years in a penal colony for "agent activity." Her husband, Yauhen Hruk was sentenced to 24 years in a penal colony. He remains in custody.
🔗 spring96.org/en/news/119144
💬 What do political prisoners think when they are suddenly taken from Belarusian prisons?
Last Saturday, 18-year-old Ukrainian Maryia Misiuk was pardoned after nearly two years in captivity.
Maryia had been sentenced to 13 years on charges of preparing a terrorist act in #Belarus.
#FreeThemAll
Last Saturday, 18-year-old Ukrainian Maryia Misiuk was pardoned after nearly two years in captivity.
Maryia had been sentenced to 13 years on charges of preparing a terrorist act in #Belarus.
#FreeThemAll
November 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
💬 What do political prisoners think when they are suddenly taken from Belarusian prisons?
Last Saturday, 18-year-old Ukrainian Maryia Misiuk was pardoned after nearly two years in captivity.
Maryia had been sentenced to 13 years on charges of preparing a terrorist act in #Belarus.
#FreeThemAll
Last Saturday, 18-year-old Ukrainian Maryia Misiuk was pardoned after nearly two years in captivity.
Maryia had been sentenced to 13 years on charges of preparing a terrorist act in #Belarus.
#FreeThemAll
🎥 Footage has emerged of 31 Ukrainians who were released today
They were taken to the border and handed over to the Ukrainian side.
#FreeThemAll
They were taken to the border and handed over to the Ukrainian side.
#FreeThemAll
November 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🎥 Footage has emerged of 31 Ukrainians who were released today
They were taken to the border and handed over to the Ukrainian side.
#FreeThemAll
They were taken to the border and handed over to the Ukrainian side.
#FreeThemAll
❗ Among the Ukrainians released today is 18-year-old political prisoner Maryia Misiuk
Maryia moved to Belarus from Ukraine in 2022. At the age of 16, she was detained and accused of creating an “anarchist cell to prepare terrorist attacks” in #Belarus. She was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
Maryia moved to Belarus from Ukraine in 2022. At the age of 16, she was detained and accused of creating an “anarchist cell to prepare terrorist attacks” in #Belarus. She was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
November 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
❗ Among the Ukrainians released today is 18-year-old political prisoner Maryia Misiuk
Maryia moved to Belarus from Ukraine in 2022. At the age of 16, she was detained and accused of creating an “anarchist cell to prepare terrorist attacks” in #Belarus. She was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
Maryia moved to Belarus from Ukraine in 2022. At the age of 16, she was detained and accused of creating an “anarchist cell to prepare terrorist attacks” in #Belarus. She was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
⚡ Belarus: Lukashenka has pardoned 31 Ukrainian citizens
It is claimed that this happened at Donald Trump request.
These individuals are now being transferred to Ukraine — it is not yet known whether any #politicalprisoners are among them.
It is claimed that this happened at Donald Trump request.
These individuals are now being transferred to Ukraine — it is not yet known whether any #politicalprisoners are among them.
November 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
⚡ Belarus: Lukashenka has pardoned 31 Ukrainian citizens
It is claimed that this happened at Donald Trump request.
These individuals are now being transferred to Ukraine — it is not yet known whether any #politicalprisoners are among them.
It is claimed that this happened at Donald Trump request.
These individuals are now being transferred to Ukraine — it is not yet known whether any #politicalprisoners are among them.
7️⃣ lawyers are currently serving prison sentences, including Vital Brahinets, the lawyer of #NobelPrize winner and leader of Viasna Human Rights Center, Ales Bialiatski.
🔗 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
🔗 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
7️⃣ lawyers are currently serving prison sentences, including Vital Brahinets, the lawyer of #NobelPrize winner and leader of Viasna Human Rights Center, Ales Bialiatski.
🔗 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
🔗 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
❗ UN experts urge Belarus to stop interfering in the legal profession
In a joint statement, UN experts condemned the designation of the Belarusian Association of Human Rights Lawyers as an “extremist formation” and called on #Belarus to end repression against independent lawyers.
In a joint statement, UN experts condemned the designation of the Belarusian Association of Human Rights Lawyers as an “extremist formation” and called on #Belarus to end repression against independent lawyers.
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
❗ UN experts urge Belarus to stop interfering in the legal profession
In a joint statement, UN experts condemned the designation of the Belarusian Association of Human Rights Lawyers as an “extremist formation” and called on #Belarus to end repression against independent lawyers.
In a joint statement, UN experts condemned the designation of the Belarusian Association of Human Rights Lawyers as an “extremist formation” and called on #Belarus to end repression against independent lawyers.
⚡️Lukashenka has pardoned two Catholic priests who were accused of “serious crimes against the state”
The political prisoners are Henrykh Akalatovich and Andrzej Yukhnevich. The pardons followed the October 2025 visit to Belarus by Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, the high representative of Pope Leo XIV.
The political prisoners are Henrykh Akalatovich and Andrzej Yukhnevich. The pardons followed the October 2025 visit to Belarus by Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, the high representative of Pope Leo XIV.
November 20, 2025 at 7:51 AM
⚡️Lukashenka has pardoned two Catholic priests who were accused of “serious crimes against the state”
The political prisoners are Henrykh Akalatovich and Andrzej Yukhnevich. The pardons followed the October 2025 visit to Belarus by Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, the high representative of Pope Leo XIV.
The political prisoners are Henrykh Akalatovich and Andrzej Yukhnevich. The pardons followed the October 2025 visit to Belarus by Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, the high representative of Pope Leo XIV.
They also urge the State Department to prioritize the release of specific political prisoners, including Marfa Rabkova, Ales Bialiatski, Valiantsin Stefanovic and Uladzimir Labkovich.
November 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
They also urge the State Department to prioritize the release of specific political prisoners, including Marfa Rabkova, Ales Bialiatski, Valiantsin Stefanovic and Uladzimir Labkovich.
💔 Marfa Rabkova, coordinator of Viasna volunteer service, has been behind bars for 5 years and 2 months
Those who have dedicated themselves to helping others during tough times should never face sentences of nearly 15 years. They must be free to support their communities and rebuild their lives.
Those who have dedicated themselves to helping others during tough times should never face sentences of nearly 15 years. They must be free to support their communities and rebuild their lives.
November 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
💔 Marfa Rabkova, coordinator of Viasna volunteer service, has been behind bars for 5 years and 2 months
Those who have dedicated themselves to helping others during tough times should never face sentences of nearly 15 years. They must be free to support their communities and rebuild their lives.
Those who have dedicated themselves to helping others during tough times should never face sentences of nearly 15 years. They must be free to support their communities and rebuild their lives.
💔 #FreeViasna: Ales Bialiatski, Valiantsin Stefanovic, and Uladzimir Labkovich have been imprisoned for 4 years and 4 months
These prominent human rights defenders continue to serve long, politically motivated sentences simply for their work with Viasna.
🔗 freeviasna.org
These prominent human rights defenders continue to serve long, politically motivated sentences simply for their work with Viasna.
🔗 freeviasna.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
💔 #FreeViasna: Ales Bialiatski, Valiantsin Stefanovic, and Uladzimir Labkovich have been imprisoned for 4 years and 4 months
These prominent human rights defenders continue to serve long, politically motivated sentences simply for their work with Viasna.
🔗 freeviasna.org
These prominent human rights defenders continue to serve long, politically motivated sentences simply for their work with Viasna.
🔗 freeviasna.org
The 42nd #FIDHCongress has adopted a resolution harshly condemning Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine, mass violations of human rights in #Belarus and Russia, as well as the deterioration of the situation with democracy and civil liberties in the region of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
November 13, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The 42nd #FIDHCongress has adopted a resolution harshly condemning Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine, mass violations of human rights in #Belarus and Russia, as well as the deterioration of the situation with democracy and civil liberties in the region of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
🕯 In memory of Raman Bandarenka
Five years ago, in November 2020, Raman Bandarenka — a young Belarusian artist and volunteer — was beaten to death by plainclothes security officers.
His only “crime” was standing up to defend the white-red-white ribbons in his neighborhood courtyard.
Five years ago, in November 2020, Raman Bandarenka — a young Belarusian artist and volunteer — was beaten to death by plainclothes security officers.
His only “crime” was standing up to defend the white-red-white ribbons in his neighborhood courtyard.
November 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🕯 In memory of Raman Bandarenka
Five years ago, in November 2020, Raman Bandarenka — a young Belarusian artist and volunteer — was beaten to death by plainclothes security officers.
His only “crime” was standing up to defend the white-red-white ribbons in his neighborhood courtyard.
Five years ago, in November 2020, Raman Bandarenka — a young Belarusian artist and volunteer — was beaten to death by plainclothes security officers.
His only “crime” was standing up to defend the white-red-white ribbons in his neighborhood courtyard.
💔 Today marks the 5th birthday that journalist Maryna Zolatava spends behind bars
The former editor-in-chief of TUT BY, Belarus’s largest independent media outlet, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for her journalism.
🔗Her story: prisoners.spring96.org/en/person/ma...
The former editor-in-chief of TUT BY, Belarus’s largest independent media outlet, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for her journalism.
🔗Her story: prisoners.spring96.org/en/person/ma...
November 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
💔 Today marks the 5th birthday that journalist Maryna Zolatava spends behind bars
The former editor-in-chief of TUT BY, Belarus’s largest independent media outlet, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for her journalism.
🔗Her story: prisoners.spring96.org/en/person/ma...
The former editor-in-chief of TUT BY, Belarus’s largest independent media outlet, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for her journalism.
🔗Her story: prisoners.spring96.org/en/person/ma...
🤔 Belarus presented its report to the UN as part of the 4th Universal Periodic Review
Representatives from 101 countries took part in the debate. Much attention was given to the abolition of the death penalty, ongoing repression and torture, and #Belarus involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Representatives from 101 countries took part in the debate. Much attention was given to the abolition of the death penalty, ongoing repression and torture, and #Belarus involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
November 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🤔 Belarus presented its report to the UN as part of the 4th Universal Periodic Review
Representatives from 101 countries took part in the debate. Much attention was given to the abolition of the death penalty, ongoing repression and torture, and #Belarus involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Representatives from 101 countries took part in the debate. Much attention was given to the abolition of the death penalty, ongoing repression and torture, and #Belarus involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
❗ At least 16 people from Belarusian regions sentenced in the "neighborhood community chats" case
Viasna reports that at least 9️⃣ people from Vaukavysk and 7️⃣ from Smarhon have already been sentenced to imprisonment and heavy fines.
#FreeThemAll
Viasna reports that at least 9️⃣ people from Vaukavysk and 7️⃣ from Smarhon have already been sentenced to imprisonment and heavy fines.
#FreeThemAll
November 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
❗ At least 16 people from Belarusian regions sentenced in the "neighborhood community chats" case
Viasna reports that at least 9️⃣ people from Vaukavysk and 7️⃣ from Smarhon have already been sentenced to imprisonment and heavy fines.
#FreeThemAll
Viasna reports that at least 9️⃣ people from Vaukavysk and 7️⃣ from Smarhon have already been sentenced to imprisonment and heavy fines.
#FreeThemAll
✊ The world’s political prisoners must not be forgotten—and their freedom must remain a global cause!
Viasna joined the statement on the occasion of International Political Prisoners Day.
🔗 Full statement spring96.org/en/news/118969
Viasna joined the statement on the occasion of International Political Prisoners Day.
🔗 Full statement spring96.org/en/news/118969
October 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
✊ The world’s political prisoners must not be forgotten—and their freedom must remain a global cause!
Viasna joined the statement on the occasion of International Political Prisoners Day.
🔗 Full statement spring96.org/en/news/118969
Viasna joined the statement on the occasion of International Political Prisoners Day.
🔗 Full statement spring96.org/en/news/118969
✊ At its Congress in Colombia, @fidh-official.bsky.social expressed solidarity with Viasna’s imprisoned activists, jailed for defending freedom and justice in #Belarus.
Freedom for all #politicalprisoners!
#FreeViasna #FreeAles #FreeThemAll
📷 Photo by Nelson Cardenas
Freedom for all #politicalprisoners!
#FreeViasna #FreeAles #FreeThemAll
📷 Photo by Nelson Cardenas
October 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
✊ At its Congress in Colombia, @fidh-official.bsky.social expressed solidarity with Viasna’s imprisoned activists, jailed for defending freedom and justice in #Belarus.
Freedom for all #politicalprisoners!
#FreeViasna #FreeAles #FreeThemAll
📷 Photo by Nelson Cardenas
Freedom for all #politicalprisoners!
#FreeViasna #FreeAles #FreeThemAll
📷 Photo by Nelson Cardenas
✊ “Goodness will prevail!” What is known about political prisoner from Tsikhanouskaya's team, Uladzimir Kniha
Uladzimir Kniha has been behind bars for more than five years — two of which he has spent in complete #incommunicado detention.
🔗 spring96.org/en/news/118944
Uladzimir Kniha has been behind bars for more than five years — two of which he has spent in complete #incommunicado detention.
🔗 spring96.org/en/news/118944
October 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
✊ “Goodness will prevail!” What is known about political prisoner from Tsikhanouskaya's team, Uladzimir Kniha
Uladzimir Kniha has been behind bars for more than five years — two of which he has spent in complete #incommunicado detention.
🔗 spring96.org/en/news/118944
Uladzimir Kniha has been behind bars for more than five years — two of which he has spent in complete #incommunicado detention.
🔗 spring96.org/en/news/118944