Belarusians abroad
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Passports, political prisoners and Interpol: What People’s Embassies do
The People’s Embassies serve as alternative representational offices for the Belarusian community abroad. While the official embassies of Belarus neglect their duties, the People’s Embassies not only defend the interests…
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Ivonka Survilla re-elected Chairperson of the Council of the Belarusian Democratic Republic
The XXXI session of the Council of the Belarusian Democratic Republic (Rada BNR, in Belarusian) was held in Prague, Czechia, where Ivonka Survilla was re-elected Chairperson of the Rada BNR…
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March 25 – Freedom Day (not) celebrated in Belarus
Commemorated for over a century, Freedom Day (Дзень Волі – Dzien Voli in Belarusian) is virtually banned in Belarus. Why does this symbolic date bother the Lukashenko regime so much…
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Belarusians take part in anti-war rallies across globe on February 24
On February 24, Belarusians took to the streets in at least 27 countries on four continents to show their unwavering solidarity with Ukraine.
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39 events took place worldwide to commemorate executed poets
The Belarusian diaspora held events in 20 countries to pay tribute to Belarusian poets, novelists, translators, and critics who were executed during Stalinist repressions in 1937.
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In 2020 Belarusians abroad recognized themselves as Belarusians
Sociologist Henadz Korshunau spoke about the transformation of the Belarusian diaspora after 2020, its goals and challenges, and the importance of solidarity and protest actions taking place in the streets…
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s representative office opens in Ukraine
A representative branch of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Office has been opened in Kyiv. This local representation body will focus on establishing ties with the Ukrainian authorities and protecting the interests of…
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Stories of Belarusian volunteers in Ukraine
Hundreds of Belarusians who moved to Ukraine seeking to escape from political repression in Belarus decided to stay in Ukraine and help as volunteers.
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Alesia Rudnik from Hrodna becomes European of the Year
Belarusian activist Alesia Rudnik received the prestigious Swedish "European of the Year" award for her contribution to cooperation between the peoples of Europe with the aim of promoting freedom and…
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Freedom Day celebrations in Belarus and abroad
On March 25, Belarusians celebrate Freedom Day – the day the Belarusian Democratic Republic first declared its independence. Although the regime banned this holiday, Belarusian citizens both in Belarus and…