We draw attention to the systemic abuse of mechanisms of pressure on workers — many of which predate 2020 — including the widespread use of fixed-term employment contracts, administrative interference in the personnel policies of enterprises, and the introduction of “Deputy for Security” positions in state institutions. These and other mechanisms enable the authorities to arbitrarily interfere in recruitment and dismissal processes. // 23.04.2025
In their report, the coalition of Belarusian NGOs presented the overall human rights situation in the country and offered recommendations that could be usefully addressed to the Belarusian authorities within the framework of the UPR process. // 16.04.2025
This Communication demonstrates that the Belarusian authorities created an atmosphere of fear, terror and persecution to “cleanse” the population of “disloyal” individuals, forcing up to 6,4% of the Belarusian population as of 2020 to flee the country. Furthermore, the Belarusian authorities continued to persecute Belarusians forced into exile and those residing abroad through systematic judicial harassment, including in absentia trials, as well as intimidation and threats against those in exile and their relatives remaining in Belarus, publicly disseminated hate speech, unjustified searches, the seizure of property, and total deprivation of access to public services, including the inability to obtain identification documents, leading to de facto statelessness. // 27.03.2025
Addressing the Belarusian authorities, we urge them to show foresight in overcoming the national crisis. The release of political prisoners could be a starting point for restoring the rule of law in Belarus and strengthening its sovereignty in the face of the complex geopolitical situation in recent years. // 03.03.2025
In the third trimester, it was clear that the state had entered a second phase of legalizing repression, introducing even harsher amendments to laws that had already been modified in a repressive manner. // 20.02.2025
