Independent MSP John Mason supports Mikalai Khila, unjustly jailed for his faith and work with the EU. The Lukashenko regime must end its oppression and free all political prisoners. #WeStandBYyou @freeviasna.org

24 May, 16:30 – Utrecht | Belarusian Meet-Up Meet the Belarusian community, share stories & build solidarity. With Hanna Komar, human rights groups & diaspora voices. Let’s connect & support each other. @freeviasna.org

Join us in Zurich for Zekameron – a theatre show based on prison writings by Belarusian political prisoner Maksim Znak. 📅 May 31, 17:00 | Theater Stok 🎟 Tickets: eventfrog.ch/de/p/theater...

As part of the #WeStandBYyou campaign by Libereco, Latvian MP Antoņina Ņenaševa (PROGRESĪVIE) has taken on godparenthood for Anastasiya Pakatashkina. Anastasiya was imprisoned in Belarus for alleged support of “extremist formations.”

Students from the Scholars at Risk conference for Human Rights Advocacy create the largest ever pro-Belarus in Scotland. @freeviasna.org

We thank Clare Haughey @haughey_clare for supporting Zhanna Volkava, who was detained on May 11, 2023, at her child’s school. She is now in Homiel pre-trial detention, separated from her two young children. #FreeZhannaVolkava #Belarus #WeStandByYou

"Great to see so many Scottish MPs stand for human rights & democracy in Belarus! Over 20 showed interest in the godparent campaign—soon, 1/4 of Parliament could back Belarusian political prisoners!" 🤍❤️🤍 Ken McBain, Libereco Representative in Edinburgh #WeStandByYou

Thank you, SarahBoyack MSP @scottishgov.bsky.social , for standing in solidarity with Belarusian political prisoners! Your support means a lot. #FreeBelarus #StandWithBelarus #WeStandByYou

🕊️ The One World film festival opens in Prague, where the Homo Homini Award honors the fight for dignity. In 2006, Václav Havel handed it to Ales Bialiatski and Viasna. Now, five of our colleagues remain behind bars in #Belarus. Their fight is not forgotten, and ours is not over. #FreeViasna

Maksym Butkevych at #CafeKyiv in Berlin: Human rights, war and our future @liberecophr.bsky.social

Maksym Butkevych sprach auf dem Panel moderiert von @liberecophr.bsky.social über seine langjährige Menschenrechtsarbeit, die Entscheidung, sich den ukrainischen Streitkräften anzuschließen, die Zeit in russischer Gefangenschaft und die Herausforderungen der Rückkehr in die Freiheit.

"Freedom is a natural state of a human being, and captivity is not... But probably the most difficult was the atmosphere of fear and violence." — Maksym Butkevych, Ukrainian human rights activist, journalist, on his unjust captivity by Russian forces. #StandWithUkraine

💔 2 years ago, a grave injustice was committed. On 3 March 2022, Viasna human rights defenders were sentenced for helping people in #Belarus: ▪️ Ales Bialiatski – 🔟 years ▪️ Valiantsin Stefanovic – 9️⃣ years ▪️ Uladzimir Labkovich – 7️⃣ years Read their statements, share their stories, stand in solidarity.

"Even in the darkest times, it's important to keep faith in freedom." —Ihar Losik, political prisoner in Belarus. We stand in solidarity with all Belarusian political prisoners and will not stop until they are free. #WeStandByYou

"Freedom is worth fighting for." Maria Kalesnikava

Libereco stands with Ukraine! We have been supporting Ukraine since 2014, and we will continue to do so for as long as necessary! Yesterday, our members from Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the UK took to the streets of their cities to join demonstrations in solidarity with Ukraine.

Today is Yulia's birthday. my biggest wish is: let her free. @liberecophr.bsky.social

Order the stickers via our shop and mark “Subscribe to our newsletter” during the order process and get free stickers #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 Ukraine still fights for its freedom, and international solidarity is more important than ever! surl.li/qkeliq

We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended our Ukrainian events in Mengen and Hechingen. 🎶 €790 raised for the Children's Centre in Kharkiv at Oksana Stechyshyn’s piano concert in Mengen. 🚌 €417 remaining for the evacuation bus from donations at Ukrainian Sunday in Hechingen.

Daugavpils, Latvia, near the Belarus border, hosts one of Europe’s harshest prisons. At the Where is the Border? premiere, WeStandBYyou’s Aija S. joined a discussion on Belarusian exiles, human rights & their fight for freedom. #WeStandBYyou

Kharkiv has faced 2,122 air raid alerts—civilian attacks can happen anytime. Trained responders and first aid kits save lives. We've trained 69 people and equipped 6 cafés and public spaces.

Today is Eduard Babaryka’s birthday—his 5th in prison. A political prisoner in Belarus, he has been behind bars since June 2020 for supporting democracy. We stand with him and all unjustly detained. Freedom for Eduard! #FreeEduardBabaryka #FreeBelarus

Today at the Latvian Parliament, we introduced MPs to #WeStandBYyou, supporting Belarusian political prisoners. We also met with current godparents to thank them & discuss new ways to help, including foreign nationals. @freebelaruslv.bsky.social @hannaliubakova.bsky.social @freeviasna.org

Great interest among members of parliament in Latvia to get in touch with political prisoners in Belarus. Serveral are active already. Political support for democratic forces in BY continues via special group in Saeima. @freebelaruslv.bsky.social @hannaliubakova.bsky.social @liberecophr.bsky.social

📣 "I Can! How to Cope with Stress, Overcome Challenges and Handle Conflict!" 📒The Comic is a manual for all those who want to improve their health, stress resilience, communication and conflict management.

On this Day of the Endangered Lawyer, we draw attention to the dire situation in Belarus, where lawyers defending political prisoners face persecution, disbarment and imprisonment. We stand in solidarity with Belarusian lawyers and call for justice and accountability!

"The Martyrology of Belarus" 🖼 — Portraits of Belarusian political prisoners by Ksisha Angelova. 📅 17–31 Jan 📍 St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh A powerful exhibition telling stories of courage and resilience. #Belarus #HumanRights #LiberecoWithBelarus

Today, Marfa Rabkova turns 30—but she’s spending her birthday in prison, serving 15 years for her human rights work. We demand her immediate release. Share her story and call for freedom. #FreeMarfa #StandWithBelarus

Today, on Human Rights Day, we gather in Zurich to demand freedom for Belarus' 1250+ political prisoners. Stand with us and show solidarity for those silenced for their courage 🤍❤️🤍 #FreeBelarus #HumanRightsDay #FreedomForAll

What can a single postcard change in the life of a political prisoner in Belarus? It can bring a smile, offer support, create a sense of belonging to a larger community, and take away the loneliness. Write a message and send your support to a political prisoner in Belarus today!

"I stay here because I love Belarus. I want free people to live in our country, not those afraid of the truth." – Maria Kalesnikava. On International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, we honor the courage of all Belarusian women political prisoners.

1000 days today since the start of the major war against Ukraine by Russia. On the occasion, @liberecophr.bsky.social calls on German politicians to expropriate all Russian-owned real estate and use the proceeds for the reconstruction of Ukraine, www.libereco.org/en/symbolisc... 1/

Atkal kārtējo savu dzimšanas dienu Siarhei pavadīja cietumā, jo viņš uzdrošinājās stāties pretī lukašenka režīmam, kas palīdz un atbalsta Krieviju karā. Sūtu savus vislabākos vēlējumus, lai ir spēks, izturība un nepazūd cerība uz brīvību! @liberecophr.bsky.social