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“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.

“Extremism” in wartime – review of the fight against “extremism” in Belarus for January-March 2022

In the period from January to March 2022, Belarusian authorities continued to useanti-extremist laws to suppress dissent: state bodies reported on the fight against "extremism", state media wrote articles and made films on this topic, courts issued a new record number of decisions on recognizing materials as "extremist," the authorities published a list of "extremists" and introduced responsibility for the "denial of the genocide of the Belarusian people." More on these and other trends – in our review. 

ACCESS TO INFORMATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN BELARUS

In Belarus, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the right of citizens to access information was constantly violated.

17 short notes on “extremism”in Belarus

Brief description of 17 main points on extremism in Belarus.