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    Alternative Civil Society Reports on the Implementation of SDG 16 and the 2030 Agenda in the Republic of Belarus — 2025

    In short: Belarus ranks high in the global SDG Index, but there is a major “BUT.” The human rights situation — especially under Goal 16 — continues to deteriorate, and alternative civil society reports highlight this gap. //
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    On the Unacceptability of Criminalizing Freedom of Expression and Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ People

    A statement by human rights defenders regarding the draft law "On Amendments to the Codes of Administrative Responsibility", which introduces Article 19.16: "Propaganda of Homosexual Relations, Sex Reassignment, Childlessness, and Pedophilia" //
  • Report to the Special Rapporteur on Belarus on Human Rights Violations in the Sphere of Labour

    Legalization of ideological pressure in the workplace, legislative “filters” for the disloyal, the de facto emergence of a discriminated group of people who are gradually being pushed out of the labor market and public life. //
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    Human Rights in Belarus: Key Trends in Public Policy: January— April'25

    The authorities continue to pursue a dual-track strategy: a planned and comprehensive review of legislation involving positive changes on the one hand, and, on the other, the parallel formalisation of repressive practices. //
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    The time for release is now. Manifesto on the occasion of the Day of Political Prisoners

    We urge all parties to explore possible paths for initiating a genuine dialogue on the release of prisoners. //
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