Discrimination of the Belarusian language in Belarus: a systemic problem with a multi-level historical context
Guest article by Dr. Kiryl Kascian
Aleś Čajčyc
Belarusian diaspora in Germany: past and present
Up to 50 thousand people of Belarusian descent live in Germany today. A notable Belarusian diaspora has been present in the country since the early 20th century
Minsk Forum XXI Brussels Session: Takeaways
In their presentations, participants oriented themselves based on the work conducted during the two previous Minsk Forum workshops this year (in Vilnius and Warsaw) and their own expertise and work experience. The conference took place on 5 and 6 November 2023.
Minsk Forum XXI Warsaw Session: Belarus in the context of the war in Ukraine
Despite the involvement of the Belarusian regime in this war, there remains an important question regarding how to address Belarusian society on a broader scale. Discussion paper by Dr. Hanna Vasilevich
Minsk Forum XXI Warsaw Session: Belarus and the War in Ukraine
The workshop focused on issues surrounding the Russian aggression against Ukraine and implications of the crisis on the situation in Belarus
Minsk Forum XXI Warsaw Session: Supporting Activists and Political Prisoners within Belarus
It is important to support the remainders of the civil society and activist groups existing inside Belarus, because political changes will most likely commence from within the country, according to the workshop results.
Minsk Forum XXI Warsaw Session: Advancing Gender Equality and LGBTQI+ Rights in Belarus
The Minsk Forum workshop provided a platform for insightful discussions and valuable insights into the challenges surrounding gender equality and LGBTQI+ rights in Belarus.
Minsk Forum XXI Vilnius Session: Exploring Belarusian Identity in the 21st Century
The workshop aimed to explore various aspects of Belarusian identity and address the challenges faced by Belarusians in preserving their language, culture, and heritage.