Belarusian independent trade unions express solidarity with the Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar (CTUM) and the Industrial Workers Federation of Myanmar (IWFM), who have issued a joint statement titled “Responsible Exit Is the Only Responsible Choice in Myanmar’s War Economy.”

On 11 February 2026, a meeting took place in Warsaw between Piotr Duda, chairman of the Polish trade union NSZZ “Solidarność,” his deputies, and the leaders of the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (BKDP), which has continued its work in exile since the liquidation of independent trade unions in Belarus in 2022.

The Salidarnast Association held an international conference “Belarus: Trade Union Actions under Article 33” in Bremen, Germany.

There were around 12 thousand people taking part in the Bremen marathon, including two of our fellow-countrymen, Pavel Sakalouski and Yauheni Dzenisenka, in the 10 km leg of the run who used the opportunity to draw attention to the issue of ongoing repressions in our country. That is why they came to the starting line wearing sweatshirt that featured the call for “Freedom to Political Prisoners in Belarus”.

The Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (BKDP) has extended its congratulations to the Polish trade union “Solidarność” on the occasion of its 45th anniversary. The congratulatory letter was signed by Acting Chair Maksim Pazniakou and Deputy Chair Siarhei Antusevich.

The Netherlands have seen an action of solidarity with political prisoners in Belarus. Wim Deckers, an FNV activist, shared with the participants a recollection of the repressions against independent trade unions in Belarus.

On April 16, 2025, it was announced that the prestigious Arthur Svensson International Prize for Trade Union Rights has been awarded this year to Aliaksandr Yarashuk — Chairman of the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (BKDP), Vice President of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), and a member of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

In the shadow of the war in Ukraine, repression in Belarus has intensified. Trade union activists have become prime targets. Many have been imprisoned, while others have been forced to continue their work from exile. But even four years after all trade union organizations were banned, the determination to change Europe’s last dictatorship remains as strong as ever.

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