Belarusian identity
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Belarusians’ struggle to save their language despite discrimination
Why are Belarusian speakers faced with daily discrimination in their home country, ranging from verbal abuse to arrests? Can Belarusian be saved in spite of systemic discrimination? The new film…
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Articles
From dictatorship to democracy: What is the strategy of transition to New Belarus?
Only the fall of the regime will give Belarusians a chance to establish democracy and protect human rights. The democratic forces have developed a strategy for transition to the New…
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Videos
Nina Bahinskaya, an icon of the Belarusian protest movement
Nina Bahinskaya is a prominent figure in the Belarusian pro-democracy movement. In this short film, she speaks about her principles, motivation, background and the future of Belarus.
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Articles
Who speaks Belarusian? It depends on who you ask
The International Mother Language Day, celebrated annually on February 21, invites us to reflect on the languages we speak, but also those we don’t speak, and, most importantly, why this…
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Articles
In 2020 Belarusians abroad recognized themselves as Belarusians
Sociologist Henadz Korshunau spoke about the transformation of the Belarusian diaspora after 2020, its goals and challenges, and the importance of solidarity and protest actions taking place in the streets…
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News
Absurd or reality: one can be detained for speaking Belarusian in Belarus
One has to protect one's rights in our country. This is especially true when the right to use the Belarusian language is concerned as history shows that there will be…
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Articles
Are Russians, Belarusians, and Ukrainians “one people”?
Belarusian journalist, historian and writer Siarhei Ablameika has published an open letter to Boris Akunin, a well-known historical fiction author, in response to his statement that Russians, Belarusians, and Ukrainians…
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World Association of Belarusians Batskaushchyna shut down
The Supreme Court has ruled to liquidate the NGO Association of Belarusians of the World Batskaushchyna.