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Belarus is among the world’s eight worst-rated countries by level of press freedom
Belarus is among the world’s eight worst-rated countries by level of press freedom
Of 197 countries assessed during 2012, a total of 63 were rated Free, 70 as Partly Free, and 64 as Not Free at all. Less than 14% of the world’s inhabitants lived in countries with a free press.  05.05.2013 | 09:51
Special Rapporteur Report 2013 on the situation of human rights in Belarus
Special Rapporteur Report 2013 on the situation of human rights in Belarus
Human rights in Belarus remain systemically and systematically restricted, especially in case of freedoms of association, assembly, expression and opinion, guarantees of due process and fair trial.  03.05.2013 | 10:50
Volha Smalianka: Decree No2 gives additional reasons to liquidate NGO
Volha Smalianka: Decree No2 gives additional reasons to liquidate NGO
The decree of the President of Belarus No.2 that came into force on May 1 and was adopted on January 24, 2013 is not clear and detailed, so its future usage still evokes lots of questions.  03.05.2013 | 09:28
The praise of Yanukovich by EU might be a signal for Lukashenko
The praise of Yanukovich by EU might be a signal for Lukashenko
On April 7 Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich signed a decree on pardon of the two ministers from the Julia Timoshenko’s government – Yuri Lutsenko and Georgy Filipchuk. Now it’s Timoshenko’s turn.  26.04.2013 | 11:46
Judge declares 2011 Belarus Press Photo book «extremist material»
Judge declares 2011 Belarus Press Photo book «extremist material»
A book featuring the best pictures selected for the 2011 Belarus Press Photo contest was declared "extremist material" by a judge of the Ashmiany District Court on Thursday.  24.04.2013 | 10:05
In new report, Amnesty decries death penalty but says it
In new report, Amnesty decries death penalty but says it's on the wane
The death penalty is dying. A slow death, to be sure, according to Amnesty International, but the use of capital punishment is waning worldwide, nonetheless.  16.04.2013 | 13:31
Publication of the OBS annual report 2013 for the protection of human rights defenders
Publication of the OBS annual report 2013 for the protection of human rights defenders
In its newly published Annual Report, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders focuses on a new setback impeding the work of human rights defenders, in Belarus in particular.  14.04.2013 | 12:57
Elena Tonkacheva: I hope that BSU is not training personnel for public prosecution only
Elena Tonkacheva: I hope that BSU is not training personnel for public prosecution only
The necessity to enhance the quality of juridical education obliges universities to cooperate with representatives from the whole spectrum of legal activity.  11.04.2013 | 09:28
Statement of the European youth denouncing human rights violations in Belarus
Statement of the European youth denouncing human rights violations in Belarus
On 18 March 2013, on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of Lukashenka’s condemned election victory, the representatives of European youth put forward an appeal for freedom and democracy in Belarus.  03.04.2013 | 10:13
Situation of Human Rights in Belarus in 2012. Review-chronicle
Situation of Human Rights in Belarus in 2012. Review-chronicle
The deputy chairman of HR “Viasna” Valiantsin Stefanovich on April 1 presented the analytical review “Human Rights Situation in Belarus in 2012”.  02.04.2013 | 11:51
Elena Tonkacheva: There are two ways to move towards institution of ombudsman in Belarus
Elena Tonkacheva: There are two ways to move towards institution of ombudsman in Belarus
The concept of creating a position of ombudsman in Belarus, suggested by the former Attorney General Gregory Vasilevich, under thorough discussion can become the basis for adoption a respective law.  02.04.2013 | 08:31
Crackdown on NGOs’ access to funding: Unprecedented resolution adopted at the UN
Crackdown on NGOs’ access to funding: Unprecedented resolution adopted at the UN
The UN Human Rights Council adopted the resolution, originally submitted by Norway, on March 21 together with the 70 cross-regional co-sponsors. It has a mentioning of the Ales Bialiatski’s case.  26.03.2013 | 14:07
Democracy Index 2012 positions Belarus near China and Yemen
Democracy Index 2012 positions Belarus near China and Yemen
The Economist Intelligence Unit prepared yet another index, measuring the state of democracy in 167 countries.  26.03.2013 | 12:00
Amendments to the law “On public associations”: NGOs’ opinions are not taken into account
Amendments to the law “On public associations”: NGOs’ opinions are not taken into account
For 16 years one of the expert zones of the Legal Transformation Center (Lawtrend) has been the legal regulation of NGO establishment and activities in the Republic of Belarus.  23.03.2013 | 08:03
FIDH and "Viasna" issue a report on situation with political prisoners in Belarus
FIDH and "Viasna" issue a report on situation with political prisoners in Belarus
FIDH and its Belarusan member organization Human Rights Center Viasna release a report detailing acts of repression upon political prisoners and urge the regime to cease its oppressive behaviour.  18.03.2013 | 10:26
New issue of the Human Rights Magazine "Lawtrend Monitor"
New issue of the Human Rights Magazine "Lawtrend Monitor"
The Legal Transformation Center continues to introduce the readers to the human rights issues in Belarus, as well as to the international norms and standards in this area.  14.03.2013 | 08:24
Dictatorship: it’s a man’s game
Dictatorship: it’s a man’s game
Lukashenka’s Belarus is a perfect example of the machismo and misogyny at the heart of authoritarian regimes, says Maryna Koktysh.  12.03.2013 | 13:21
Belarus media law offers no defence
Belarus media law offers no defence
Belarusan authorities do not keep away from employing violence, repressive legislation and economic discrimination to silence independent journalists.  24.02.2013 | 09:11
Belarusan human rights activists have worked out an observer’s diary
Belarusan human rights activists have worked out an observer’s diary
With the help of this diary anyone regardless of age and education will be able to monitor administrative trials.  20.02.2013 | 10:42
Ian Kelly: We urge Belarusan authorities to engage in a dialogue about human rights
Ian Kelly: We urge Belarusan authorities to engage in a dialogue about human rights
The US diplomat commented upon the report on human rights violations prepared recently by the Belarusan Foreign Ministry and told that the US reinstates its call for release of political prisoners.  19.02.2013 | 08:49
Volha Smalianka: The Ministry of Justice serves as an overseer
Volha Smalianka: The Ministry of Justice serves as an overseer
Law’s provisions permit the Ministry of Justice to refuse registration to any public association in Belarus.  13.02.2013 | 09:09
Andrei Yahorau: Belarus copies a “Big Brother” role
Andrei Yahorau: Belarus copies a “Big Brother” role
Belarusan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has borrowed the idea about the report on the situation with human rights in the Western countries from their Russian colleagues.  06.02.2013 | 08:35
Ales Bialiatski has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for the second time
Ales Bialiatski has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for the second time
Norwegian lawmakers nominated Belarusan imprisoned human rights defender Ales Bialiatski for the 2013 Nobel Prize again.  04.02.2013 | 15:20
Liubou Kavaliova got new information from the UN Human Rights Committee
Liubou Kavaliova got new information from the UN Human Rights Committee
The mother of Uladzislau Kavaleu who was executed in March 2012 has recently received a letter from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.  29.01.2013 | 18:59
Volha Smalianka: Anonymous donations have nothing in common with foreign aid
Volha Smalianka: Anonymous donations have nothing in common with foreign aid
To eliminate the divergence between legal regulations and real practice of anonymous donations in Belarus one should exclude the latter from the notion of foreign free aid.  22.01.2013 | 10:12
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