The Belarusian Human Rights House (HRH) addresses the main challenges faced by human rights activists in Belarus - the right to assembly and freedom of expression. This is achieved through the provision of a safe training and meeting space and facilities for human rights defenders, NGOs, journalists, students and teachers, as well as for international meetings and cultural events.
Liubou Kavaliova, the mother of Uladzislau Kavaliou, who was executed for Minsk metro bombing, was declared the "Person of the Year 2012 in Vitsebsk". Vitebsk is a Belarusian city, where Uladzislau Kavaliou and Dzmitry Kanavalau, both accused of the terrorist act organization, grew up. 12 Feb 2013 »
Member of the European Parliament Marek Migalski (right), who initiated the campaign of solidarity with two political prisoners - the leader of the "Young Front" Zmitser Dashkevich and former presidential candidate in the 2010 elections Mikalai Statkevich,- appealed to the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a request to meet with them in prison. 05 Feb 2013 »
At its 64th session, the United Nations (UN) Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) adopted decision, in which it found that the detention of Mr. Ales Bialiatski, President of the Human Rights Centre (HRC) “Viasna” and FIDH Vice-President, was arbitrary. 28 Jan 2013 »
On 27-29 November 2012 a group of 22 Belarusian alumni, students, organizers and experts of "International Law in Advocacy" program, implemented by Human Rights House Network, was on a study visit to Strasbourg. 26 Jan 2013 »
The group of short-term international observers visited 182 polling stations across the country. Belarusian observers noted the high level of election's organization as well as transparent and effective vote counting system. 17 Jan 2013 »
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