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Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko (born 30 or 31 August 1954) became President of Belarus on 20 July 1994. Before his career as a politician, Lukashenko worked as director of a state-owned agricultural farm and spent time with the Soviet Border Troops and the Red Army. When he first entered politics... Болей »

The idea for this publication is based on the conviction that among foreign organizations there is little reliable information concerning Belarus, and in particular information regarding social organizations in this country. This results in a lack of understanding by foreign and international organizations... Болей »

We present the fifth National Human Development Report. It covers the events of 1998 and discusses the transition to sustainable development during the last five years. 1998 was a difficult year for the government and people. Despite a number of positive developments in the economy, social sector and... Болей »

The presidential election in March 2006, conducted by the Belarusian authorities in violation of basic democratic principles, were an important event which has changed the situation in Belarus. It was not a fundamental turning point but has resulted in changes inside the regime as well as in the opposition... Болей »

This book presents a range of materials about issues linked with economic transformation and creation of market institutions in the transition countries. A large part of publications deals with the results, problems and contradictions in Belarus’ economic policy. The authors give their vision of possible... Болей »

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During 2019, foreign factors continued to have a significant impact on the human rights situation in Belarus. The political situation was also affected by the launch of the process of “advanced integration”, steps to implement the 1999 high-level agreements between Belarus and Russia, which provided... Болей »

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Debates in the EP on Costs of Schengen Visas for Belarusians and Ukrainians On April 21, at the beginning of the European Parliament’s session in Strasbourg (France), the vice-president of the European Commission, Mr Jacques Barrot, presented a statement on cost of a Schengen visa for citizens of Ukraine... Болей »

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Conference: “Regional Cooperation in the Field of Energy Security: Challenges and Perspectives for Belarus" to Be Held in Minsk. On 29 October 2009, the Energy Club is going to hold its first session on Energy Security in Crown Plaza, Minsk. This event is part of a larger programme of the Club: meetings... Болей »

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Seminar “Interaction between the Labour Market and Education in Belarus” Takes Place in Minsk. On 24 June 2010, the European Training Foundation, in cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union to Belarus and the Office for Democratic Belarus (Brussels, Belgium), organised a joint seminar entitled... Болей »

W 2003 roku władze rozpoczęły kampanię delegalizacji organizacji pozarządowych. Pod rozmaitymi pretekstami i z naruszeniem procedur prawnych zdelegalizowanych zostało ponad 50 organizacji społecznych, a ponad 250 otrzymało tzw. "ostrzeżenia", zapowiadające delegalizację. Powoływane są quasi-organizacje... Болей »

The Polish writer Ryszard Kapuściński was born in Pinsk, a city in the former Soviet Empire and today The Republic of Belarus. Anders Bodegard and Maria Soederberg went there together with him.... Болей »

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We hereby present an advance edition of the Free Belarus Journal annual. The results of several years of scientific research conducted at the Free Belarusian University have prompted us to undertake a task aimed at creating a robust research foundation for the project led by the team under the guidance... Болей »

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The previous issue of the comparative study “Over the Hedge” analysed and compared a number of everyday aspects of living in Lithuania and Belarus ranging from territory and taxes to prices of apples and theatre tickets. The current issue focuses on ways people pursue and defend their interests, responsibility... Болей »

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Today, probably as never before, we need your support. We really had a hard season, in which we failed to fulfill our main task – promotion to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. But we shouldn’t sprinkle ashes upon our heads. We need to move on, learning from mistakes and building a strong team... Болей »

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The documentary book, “The Death Penalty in Belarus”, was prepared in the framework of the campaign, “Human Rights Defenders against the Death Penalty in Belarus”. The book contains information on the death penalty in Belarus from 1998 to 2016, as it was in 1998 when the mother of Ivan Famin, a man who... Болей »

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This report is the result of an assessment and advocacy mission carried out in Belarus from 20-24 September 2009. The mission was undertaken by a delegation of press freedom and media development organisations with longterm relations with media workers and institutions in Belarus. In Belarus, the mission... Болей »

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Тhe book was prepared on the basis of the short reviews of human rights violations for each month of 2009. It opens with a general analysis of the socio-political situation during the specified period, a description of important events and the reaction of the international community to them. This is... Болей »

With the recent eastward enlargement of the European Union, Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova have become immediate neighbours of this community. In close reach of the EU, merely on the other bank of the Bug and Prut rivers and just across the Carpathian Mountains, lies a rich and varied historical and cultural... Болей »

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In 2015, Article 128 of the Criminal Code was amended with a note, which defines the notion of "torture" in accordance with the understanding of the Convention. Currently, there are two articles in the Criminal Code that mention torture. Article 128 of the Criminal Code "Crimes against the security of... Болей »

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WOMEN IN EDUCATION, LABOUR AND BUSINESS: ATTITUDES AND REALITY The fields of education, labour and business are of crucial importance to every individual. Education usually provides them with a starting point and the necessary knowledge to get by in life, while also playing a socializing role. After... Болей »