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Khaing Zar Aung from Myanmar is awarded the Arthur Svensson Prize
"Arthur Svensson's International Prize for Trade Union Rights" 2024 is awarded to the courageous trade union leader Khaing Zar Aung from Mya
Apr 12, 20242 min read


Another Birthday Behind Bars
On March 21, Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk, a Belarusian political prisoner, will have her next birthday in prison.
Mar 20, 20241 min read


Political prisoner Volha Brytsikava to face trial on March 11 in a closed hearing
The former head of the workplace union at the JSC NAFTAN oil refinery, an affiliate of the Belarusian Independent Union
Feb 29, 20241 min read


REP trade union wins victory at the UN
The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee has found violations of the rights to peaceful assembly and free expression of opinion of Hen
Feb 2, 20242 min read


The activist of the REP trade union is at liberty
According to Brest newspaper "Viasna," Zinaida Mikhniuk, a 62-year-old trade union leader of the democratic Trade Union of Radioelectronic I
Jan 30, 20241 min read


KGB detained a former participant of the Naftan strike
On January 23rd , Alena Vinakurava, former activist of the Belarusian Independent Trade Union Palimir and participant of the strike committe
Jan 24, 20241 min read


Birthday of political prisoner Aliaksandr Gashnikau
Political prisoner, member of the Belarusian Independent Trade Union Aliaksandr Gashnikau celebrates his birthday in prison today. Aliaksand
Jan 23, 20241 min read


Aliaksandr Yeudakimchyk, one of the leaders of SPM, died
Today it became known about the death of a significant activist and one of the leaders of the Free Trade Union of Metalworkers (SPM)
Jan 19, 20241 min read


Political prisoner Vatslau Areshka turns 69 today
Trade union activist and editor of the bulletin of the Belarusian trade union of workers of the radio-electronic industry Vatslau Areshka is
Jan 18, 20241 min read


The president of the European Parliament was offered to become Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk's godmother
On January 13th , Belarusan leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola met in Vilnius.
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Europe's trade unions oppose tough economic measures
European trade unions declared their support for social values and labor rights by rallying in the capital of the European Union, where repr
Dec 12, 20231 min read


120 years of Belarusian Social Democracy
On December 9, Vilnius hosted an international conference dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the Belarusian Social Democracy. The event g
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Trade union activists were shortlisted for the Human rights community award of Belarus
The Organizing Committee of the Human Rights Community Award for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights in 2023 published the list of
Dec 1, 20231 min read


Belhimprofsoyuz - part of the authoritarian landscape of Belarus
The Belarusian Trade Union of Chemical, Mining and Oil Industries Workers (BELKHIMPROFSOYUZ), which is part of the Federation of Trade Union
Nov 24, 20238 min read


What awaits Belarusian independent trade unions?
On 20 November 2023, EHU will host the conference “The Right to Strike, Protection against Harassment and Freedom of Association: Public and
Nov 17, 20231 min read


A representative of Belarusian trade unions took part in the Eastern Partnership Forum
The 15th Annual Assembly of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum was held in Brussels on November 14-16, 2023.
Nov 16, 20232 min read


Political prisoner Volha Barushka will celebrate her birthday behind bars
On October 31, political prisoner and member of the Free Trade Union of Belarus Volha Barushka will celebrate her thirty-seventh birthday in
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Bremen hosted international trade union conference on workers' rights in Belarus
On October 23-24, Bremen hosted an important event - an international trade union conference on workers' rights in Belarus. The event was at
Oct 27, 20234 min read


Former deputy head of the BNP trade union at Naftan arrested
On September 7th , Navapolatsk court judge Zinaida Balabolava sentenced Andrei Shkirenka to 15 days of arrest for distributing "extremist ma
Oct 16, 20231 min read


Leanid Sudalenka: I stood my ground, did not betray my conscience and I am proud of it!
A unique look at Belarusian prison reality from the inside, thanks to an interview with Leanid Sudalenka. This human rights defender and tra
Oct 13, 202318 min read
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