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Uladzimir Matskevich’s video reports “Political techniques of the third generation” — Part Two

The second report of the philosopher and methodologist Uladzimir Matskevich is dedicated to the process of the political techniques’ emergence and “generations” change in the post-Soviet space. 26.12.2015 | 14:00

Uladzimir Matskevich’s video reports “Political techniques of the third generation” — Part One

The first report of the Belarusan philosopher and methodologist is dedicated to the introduction of the concept of “political techniques of the third generation”. 25.12.2015 | 14:00

Gintautas Mažeikis: Political sphere and arena ratio in light of information wars and propaganda

Modern political strategists got caught in their own trap. Society’s inertia makes them depend on the performative nature of political life and participate in the “race of information armory”. 24.12.2015 | 09:35

Belarusan society’s solidarity potential

We present a research results report of the Belarusan society’s solidarity potential. 23.12.2015 | 14:12

Iryna Mahouskaja: How the story of a man fits in the history of the country?

Modern researchers of oral history are first of all interested in such subjects as memory and overcoming difficult situations. 18.12.2015 | 14:49

Culmination. People in the airport welcomed Sviatlana Alexievich with flowers and books (photos)

Belarusans demonstrated civic self-organization and gave the Nobel Laureate a hearty, sincere, and emotional welcome. 17.12.2015 | 09:07

Climatic pledges are not enough to prevent the earth from heating

The Paris Climate Change Conference has finished. Belarus undertook obligation not to exceed the percentage of emissions, which we have not even reached yet. 16.12.2015 | 08:38

Sviatlana Karasiova: On “Orthodox atheists”, religious nature of Belarusans, and religious studies

The question of what lies beyond the earthly has always worried humans and still remains a mystery. However, we still have those, who “encroach on the sacred things”, i.e. sort the religiousness out. 11.12.2015 | 08:31

The dialog between the disabled and the state: A seemingly present, but at times relative

At least now the authorities admit that there are “cases of discrimination” of persons with disabilities in Belarus. And will still be until the generation changes. 10.12.2015 | 08:27

#NobelRazam: Let’s celebrate the Nobel Prize Award to Sviatlana Alexievich together!

The Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony 2015 is to take place at the Stockholm Concert Hall on December 10. 06.12.2015 | 08:41

Belarusan National Platform of the Civil Society assessed the election campaign 2015

The participants of the conference “The National Platform development: new challenges, new strategies”, which took place on November 28-29 in Minsk, summed up the results of the presidential election. 04.12.2015 | 08:17

Work on zero report on realization of Convention on the rights of the disabled starts today

On the International day of people with disability a Memorandum on cooperation takes effect. The Office for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities initiated it in order to prepare a “Zero” report. 03.12.2015 | 09:19

Experts: Criticizing the state isn’t enough; we should change the discourse of situation perception

The real resistance - is the production of one’s own civilization product, not just a criticism of the authorities on the part of the regime fighters, who are frozen in time. 02.12.2015 | 14:09

Political techniques of authoritarian regimes: from natural to artificial

Authoritarian regimes at the post-Soviet area are artificially manipulating the processes that are going on in the society, thus creating real competition for more natural democracies. 30.11.2015 | 11:00

“CHOICE-Belarus: Legacy and modernity”: First stage of the selection of participants is over

The coordinating board of the international program “CHOICE — Cultural Heritage” sums up the 1st stage of project proposals: 15 out of 60 applications are admitted to the 2nd round. 26.11.2015 | 08:46

Andrei Yahorau: Nothing changed as to Belarus’ human rights situation but for geopolitical situation

Why did the EU decide to change its policy towards Lukashenka and what ability does it have to change Belarus’ political system? 25.11.2015 | 08:04

Ulad Vialichka is elected to be the National Coordinator of the EaP CSF for Belarus

On November 20-21 in Kyiv the 7th annual meeting of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum was taking place. Belarusan delegation took active part in it. 23.11.2015 | 09:57

The Civil Society Forum in Kyiv

The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, which started on November 20 in Kyiv, has become very fruitful on loud statements from the very beginning. 23.11.2015 | 08:25

Belarusan authorities continue attacking the rights and freedoms of the academic community

The Independent Bologna Committee states lack of progress in implementation of the roadmap of reforms in the higher education of Belarus in the part of fundamental academic values. 21.11.2015 | 09:17

“CHOICE-Belarus: Legacy and modernity”: First stage of the selection of participants is finished

The coordinating board of the international program “CHOICE — Cultural Heritage” sums up the 1st stage of project proposals: 15 out of 60 applications are admitted to the 2nd round. 20.11.2015 | 08:06

Appeal of the Belarusan National Platform of the Eastern Partnership CSF in view of attacks in Paris

Belarusan National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum calls upon all civilized countries to unite in standing for democratic values and counteraction to wanton, savage terrorism. 19.11.2015 | 07:58

The results of the first stage of “CHOICE-Belarus” competition will be announced on November 18,2015

The organizing committee of “CHOICE-Belarus”: Legacy and modernity” project notifies about postponement of the date of selection results at the first stage of the competition. 18.11.2015 | 15:26

“Advocacy and influence on decision-making in the work of civic actors: in search for effectiveness”

International Consortium “EuroBelarus” invites activists and leaders of Belarusan non-state civic organizations, initiatives, and projects to take part in the expert seminar. 16.11.2015 | 11:07

Belarus. PrayForParis (photo)

On the night of 13th-14th of November this hashtag became one of the top in social networks. Belarusians are solidary with France offline, too. On the morning of November 14 Belarusans were bringing f 16.11.2015 | 08:03