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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.

Employment of foreigners in Belarus without a special permit – Expanded list of professions

Starting from August 1, 2024, the List of working professions (career servant positions) for which foreigners and stateless persons without permanent residence permits in Belarus can be employed without restrictions related to the protection of the national labour market has been expanded. This means that the hiring process is simplified.

Open Call: Workshop in Germany about Journalistic Approaches to Queer History

You can now apply for History Unit’s upcoming workshop in Germany.

Sport and Human Rights: Overview April-June 2024

In this article, we have analyzed the most significant events and news in sports for April-June 2024 through the lens of international human rights standards.