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Women rights in sport

In the world of women's sports, there is a concerning trend regarding the right to health. One such example is the high mortality rate among women during pregnancy and childbirth, with dark-skinned women in the United States dying more frequently than light-skinned women. American track and field athlete and Olympic champion Tori Bowie died due to childbirth complications. Migrants and refugees

In four months, more than 6,000 «pushbacks» were documented along the EU border: why this is a violation of human rights

The PRAB Coalition has published its seventh report on human rights violations of migrants and «pushbacks» at the internal and external borders of the European Union (EU), including the border with Belarus.

What is wrong with human rights in sport: the case of Belarus

We tell you what is wrong with sports and human rights using the example of Belarus as part of a large analysis for April-June 2023.

Sport and Human Rights. Overview april-june 2023

Today, the world of professional sport is changing rapidly. This is influenced by ongoing socio-political events, changes in the approach to governance by international sports organisations, and a strong demand for changes in the working conditions from professional athletes. In this analysis for April-June 2023, we have examined the most significant events and news in […]

Migrants at the Belarus-EU Border: key issues documented by the UN Special Rapporteur

From July 16 to July 20, 2022, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants visited Belarus to assess the human rights situation of migrants at the border between Belarus and Poland. The findings and recommendations resulting from this country visit are outlined in a report published on May 18, 2023.

Overview of the fight against “extremism” in Belarus for April-June 2023

The review reflects the main trends in the use of markers “extremism” and “terrorism” in Belarus from April to June 2023. We investigate the publications of state media, pro-government Telegram channels, independent media, and human rights organizations.

Migrants and refugees

Statement on the extradition of tajik activist Nizomiddin Nasriddin from Belarus

On July 24, it became known that activist Nizomiddin Nasriddinov was extradited from Belarus to Tajikistan, where he faces serious risk of torture due to his political beliefs. There is no information available about Nizomiddin’s current situation in Tajikistan.

Belarus authorities should immediately and unconditionally release woman human rights defender Nasta Loika

16 international and Belarusian human rights organizations call for Nasta Loika’s immediate and unconditional release. 

Statement by Human Constanta team on the trial of human rights defender Anastasia Loika 

The trial against our colleague human rights defender Anastasia Loika (Nasta Lojka) is beginning in the Minsk City Court on 13 June 2023 at 10-30 a.m.