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Defining Definitions
Yesterday, when new information and footage appeared showing Ukrainian buses, I caught myself experiencing a strange clarity. Perhaps, for the first time since the first similar release of political prisoners, everything seemed to fall into place.
Dec 15, 20252 min read


The latest release of political prisoners does not negate the main demand: freedom for all
Today, December 13, it was announced that 123 political prisoners were released in Belarus. Among those released are Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, former banker Viktar Babaryka, Maryia Kalesnikava, Maksim Znak, Pavel Seviarynets, TUT.BY editor-in-chief Marina Zolatava, political scientist Alexander Feduta, human rights activist Uladzimir Labkovich, Alena Hnauk, and others.
Dec 13, 20251 min read


Belarusian authorities refused to recognize mandate of the International Labour Organization’s Special Envoy to Belarus
The Special Envoy of the ILO DG for Belarus Lelio Bentes Corrêa, has embarked on his mission.
Sep 30, 20254 min read


“The is the first report in the UN history that is completely devoted to violations of human rights in the area of industrial relations”
The Report of the Special UN Rapporteur Nils Muižnieks on the situation of human rights in the area of work and employment in Belarus which is to be presented at the autumn session of the UN General Assembly has been published.
Sep 4, 20256 min read


How Belarus “Cleanses” Professions of the Politically Unreliable
On August 1, the key provisions of Law No. 95-Z come into force in Belarus, introducing amendments to the regulation of auditors’ professional activity.
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Women’s rights in the focus of Future of Belarus discussions at Stockholm Forum
On June 16–17, 2025, Stockholm hosted a Forum on “Women’s Empowerment and Democracy for Belarus 2025” – an international platform bringing together female activists, researchers, politicians, and human rights defenders in order to discuss the role of Belarusian women in the struggle for democracy, dignity, and justice
Jun 20, 20253 min read


112th International Labour Conference examines violations of workers’ rights in Belarus
Within the framework of the 112th International Labour Conference in Geneva, the Committee on Application of Standards held a special sittin
Jun 7, 20246 min read


The UN Human Rights Council will discuss the situation in Belarus
Human Rights House in partnership with the European Union and international civil society organizations will hold an event in parallel of th
Jul 4, 20232 min read


Belarus once again ranked among the ten worst countries for workers
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has published an update of the Global Rights Index for 2023. The top ten worst countries
Jul 3, 20233 min read
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