Discrimination of the Belarusian language in Belarus: a systemic problem with a multi-level historical context
Guest article by Dr. Kiryl Kascian
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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: Key Take-Aways
Vilnius – Warsaw – Brussels – Berlin:
The general context of Minsk Forum in 2023 can be briefly outlined as follows: The first shock of political migration and repression is over, and civil society is facing the challenge not only of balancing the situation but also of developing further.
Minsk Forum XXI Berlin: “Raising the Belarusian Voice in Europe”
Problems with and in Belarus in the fields of politics and economics were discussed in two panel discussions. In a third panel, the results of a two-and-a-half-day retreat for members of the Belarusian diaspora were presented.
Video streams of the event on 4 Dec.
We will have two streaming videos on our channel on 4 Dec.: in Belarusian and German
Minsk Forum XXI Berlin Main Event 4 Dec. 2023
Program Draft 3 Dec. 2023
Raising the Belarusian Voice in Europe
Format: hybrid; Languages: German – English – Belrusian
Location: KAS Academy (Tiergartenstr. 35, 10785 Berlin)
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