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.

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

The workshop focused on issues surrounding the Russian aggression against Ukraine and implications of the crisis on the situation in 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.

The Minsk Forum workshop provided a platform for insightful discussions and valuable insights into the challenges surrounding gender equality and LGBTQI+ rights in Belarus.

The workshop aimed to explore various aspects of Belarusian identity and address the challenges faced by Belarusians in preserving their language, culture, and heritage.

The second event of this year’s Minsk Forum took place in Warsaw on 2 October 2023.

On Monday, 11 September, the first event of this year’s Forum took place in Vilnius.

Belarusians should formulate positive messages: Belarus is not “entering” Europe but “returning” to Europe