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Pregnancy Amid Limited Choices: A New Report by Human Constanta

How pregnant migrant women in Belarus access medical care, find housing and seek international protection. The report draws on surveys of 15 women and the work of our public reception office.

“Extremist” university and ten thousand “extremist materials”

The review highlights the key trends in Belarusian state policy on combating “extremism” and “terrorism” and their impact on the human rights situation from April to June 2026.

Human rights work is not extremism

In March 2026 Human Constanta, along with some members of our team (and some people who are not part of it), has been designated an "extremist formation."

International protection in Belarus: Law and practice

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the system of international protection in Belarus, examining both its legal framework and the lived realities of forced migrants seeking protection.

Statement on the arbitrary invalidation of passports of former political prisoners

In light of emerging reports that the authorities have arbitrarily declared invalid the passports of former political prisoners who were forcibly expelled from Belarus after their release in September and December 2025, we, a coalition of Belarusian human rights organizations, state the following: The protection of its citizens is a fundamental function and duty of […]

Human Constanta’s website and social media designated “extremist”

The Belarusian de facto authorities have designated our website (d9lb3qyw8jhbr.cloudfront.net) and social media accounts (Instagram, VK, Twitter, YouTube) as “extremist materials.” If you read or follow us from Belarus, this may not be safe. We have prepared a guide so you understand your risks and how to reduce them. Legally, distributing, storing, producing or transporting […]

Statement by a human rights coalition on the forced expulsion of pardoned persons

Statement by a human rights coalition on the forced expulsion from the Republic of Belarus of persons released as a result of pardon In connection with the intensifying practice of forced expulsion from Belarus of pardoned political prisoners, which is taking on a mass and systematic character, we, a coalition of Belarusian human rights organizations, […] Digital Freedoms Lab

From streets to screens: digital repression in Belarus (2020–2025)

Analytical report on digital repression in Belarus: prosecution for online expression, donations, anti-war views, and digital activism. Digital Freedoms Lab

Repression Without Borders: Transnational Authoritarianism in the Digital Age

The report reveals how authoritarian regimes use digital technologies to target activists, journalists, and human rights defenders even after they flee abroad.