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Belarus – Belarusian Human Rights House in exile in Vilnius

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.

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Council of Europe concerned over Belarus political prisoner‘s life

Council of Europe member states urge to heighten sanctions against Europe’s last dictator Aliaksandr Lukashenka as opposition leader Andrei Sannikov tells of fears. 29 Jan 2012 »

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Bialiatski's verdict left unchanged: 4,5 years in prison

The verdict of Ales Bialiatski on 4.5 years imprisoned was left unchanged, a court ruling from Minsk City Court stated on the 24th of January. 26 Jan 2012 »

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Lawyers and attorneys invited to study international human rights law

The "Electronic Human Rights Education for Lawyers (EHREL)" project announces a new call for participants in distance learning program in international human rights law for lawyers from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine, 22 Jan 2012 »

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December 19 once again recalled in Vilnius

On 16 January, Belarusian Human Rights House in conjunction with the Human Rights Centre "Viasna" and the civil campaign "Our Home" presented the book, calendar, children's colouring book, postcards, and a number of video clips dedicated to the participants of 2010 Ploshcha - a peaceful protest that took place in Belarus on 19 December, 2010 against irregularities that occurred during the presidential elections in Belarus. 16 Jan 2012 »

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First appeal against forced dactylography in Belarus filed with UN Human Rights Committee

On 10 January another complaint from Belarus was submitted to the UN Human Rights Committee. However, for the first time a Belarusian complains about forced fingerprinting. 13 Jan 2012 »

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