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Death penalty threats: review of the fight against extremism in Belarus in April-June 2022

A review of the use of "anti-extremist" legislation in Belarus from April to June 2022 captures the main trends in the use of the markers "extremism" and "terrorism." We analyze the publications of state media, pro-government Telegram channels, independent media, and human rights organizations. Migrants and refugees

Free Legal office for the protection of the rights of foreign citizens and stateless persons: Report for 2021

This report is an overview of the activities of the free legal office, the specifics of the appeals and a description of the legislative and law enforcement problems that we faced in 2021.

Death penalty for attempted terrorism – Human Constanta’s commentary

On 28 April 2022, the National Legal Portal published the draft law on amendments to the Belarusian Criminal Code. This draft law provided that the grounds for imposing the death penalty could be expanded for attempted acts of terrorism.

“On the genocide of Belarusian people” – legal overview of the new law

There is another legislative innovation in Belarus  –  the Law “On the Genocide of the Belarusian people” was adopted on 5 January 2022. Migrants and refugees

2 talks dedicated to World Refugee Day (June 17 and 20)

We invite you to two online talks to discuss the challenges for refugees from Ukraine and other countries. The talks will be held by international experts on the topic.

THE SITUATION OF VULNERABLE GROUPS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN BELARUS

Analytical note about the situation of vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus.

Towards Human Rights: From the Ideals of Humanism to the Protection of Human Dignity

Can a conversation about society's path to human rights and the definition of human dignity give strength in today's circumstances and help us find resources? Philosopher Olga Shparaga believes it can.

How the whole world was writing human rights, and how the history can inspire today?

Post-Soviet countries are now undergoing a period of adopting and fully integrating human rights. The full-scale war in the center of Europe between Russia and Ukraine makes it necessary to take a new look at international institutions for the protection of these rights. Human rights activist Dmitry Makarov today talked of whether it was possible to seek inspiration in the history and legal design of human rights today

What does international humanitarian law say during the war?

During an armed conflict, human rights continue to apply, although some of them may be limited. Yet, the international humanitarian law (IHL), which is also called the “law of war,” starts to apply. Its key purpose is to minimize the consequences of war by making the belligerents follows certain rules of conduct.