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Migrants and refugees

Humanitarian Crisis in Belarus and at the European Union Border in 2023–2024: A Structural Analysis and Perspectives

This report analyses key aspects of the humanitarian crisis in Belarus in 2023–2024, identifies major issues and the most common human rights violations faced by migrants, and provides recommendations for the states and international organisations involved.

Six human rights organizations submit evidence of crimes against humanity to the international criminal court

On 20 March 2025, six Belarusian and international civil society organizationssubmitted evidence of potential crimes against humanity committed by the Belarusian authorities to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.

STATEMENT BY HUMAN CONSTANTA ON THE VIOLATION OF ASYLUM SEEKERS’ RIGHTS AT THE LATVIA-BELARUS BORDER

We call on the Latvian authorities to uphold their international obligations and ensure the right to apply for asylum for all those seeking protection, in accordance with the UN Refugee Convention and EU law.
Migrants and refugees

Defending Migrants’ Human Rights at the European Court of Human Rights

On 12 February, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights dedicated an entire day to hearings in three landmark cases against Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, all exposing pushbacks and severe human rights violations at the EU-Belarus border.

Results of the fight against “extremism” in Belarus in 2024

For the past four years, we have been preparing regular reports on how Belarusian authorities conduct their “fight against extremism.” Below, we present key numbers and trends in politically motivated “anti-extremism” persecution in 2024.
Migrants and refugees

Crisis at the Belarus-EU Border: Who Supports Migrants in Belarus and How?

The main problem for migrants in Belarus is the lack of systematic humanitarian and medical support from the authorities and/or civil society organizations, especially during the winter. They also lack legal assistance and legal certainty. The border crisis began and unfolded simultaneously, putting unprecedented pressure on Belarusian civil society.

Death penalty for “terrorism“ and mass sentences for helping political prisoners: review of the fight against “extremism“ in Belarus for July–September 2024

This review highlights the key trends in state policy against “extremism” and “terrorism” in Belarus and its impact on human rights from July to September 2024.

Newsletters about situation with human rights in Belarus

The human rights organization Human Constanta regularly prepares a news digest on human rights violations in Belarus after the August 9 elections.
Migrants and refugees

Missing and Dead Migrants in Belarus: Law and Practice

The report analyzes the crisis of European migration policy and the actions of the Belarusian authorities, which led to a humanitarian crisis on the Belarusian-European Union border in 2021.

Special projects

Humanitarian crisis

Human rights organization Human Constanta has collected information about the migration situation with "transit refugees" and is sharing a thematic report on this page. We call this situation a "humanitarian crisis" and recommend, among other things, organizing a humanitarian corridor for the 1,000 people who are still in Belarus.

Ice Hockey World Championship 2021 in Belarus: joint statement by human rights organizations

Human rights violations continue in Belarus: 18,000 people were detained for expressing opinions and participating in peaceful gatherings between August and 9 November 2020. From the beginning of the presidential election campaign to 4 November, at least 4,600 people were brought to administrative responsibility for political reasons. At least 850 people have become suspects in […]

No one is illegal

The stigmatizing word "illegals" is increasingly heard in the media. So people are called, although this is a wrong definition, entailing discrimination and even hatred. We wrote 7 reasons why calling people “illegal” is wrong.

Entry to Belarus for foreign citizens

From 2018, citizens of 74 countries can come to Belarus and stay there for up to 30 days without any visa. Which countries are in the list, what types of visas there are and what entry conditions see in our infographics.

22 tries — animation about refugees in Brest

Perpetual Humanitarian Assistance Mission in Brest Human Constanta started in October 2016. At that time the local migration crisis occurred at the border. What kind of refugees are in Brest and what are they fleeing from? Together with the Dutch animator and the Clear studio we tried to talk about it in a small clip.

Foreign students in Belarus

How many foreign students study in Belarusian higher educational institutions? We made inquiries, collected information for 2017 and made a clear infographic.

Road through Belarus

We have gathered tips for human rights defenders, journalists, and activists on safe transit and stay in Belarus: what threats can there be and how to respond to them. In most cases, you will have no problems, but each situation is unique, so help the council members who will help you help.

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