To protect participants, their families, and sensitive information from state retaliation and external interference, the Working Group operates under a strict two-tier participation structure: Public Core – Designated Spokespersons Composed of members residing in secure jurisdictions who are publicly designated to speak on behalf of the Working Group during diplomatic hearings, press conferences, and international … Read more
Membership is open to individuals committed to the unconditional prioritization of human life and the operational objectives of the Working Group and Eligibility Categories. Category A (Former Political Prisoners) – individuals with lived experience in Belarusian penitentiary facilities, with priority given to signatories and supporters of the October 20, 2026 Open Letter. Category B (International … Read more
Bypass internal political monopolies and grant-dependent infrastructures to ensure international humanitarian and legal support reaches victims directly.
Establish structured, open channels to examine and demand public clarity regarding the exact terms, conditions, and requirements for prisoner releases from state authorities in Minsk, ensuring Belarusian society is fully informed without third-party geopolitical gatekeeping.
Coordinate policy initiatives across Washington, Geneva, London, Brussels, and Bern to mandate that the immediate, unconditional release of political prisoners and the termination of state repression remain non-negotiable prerequisites in all multilateral engagements.
Serve as an unmediated expert platform delivering verified assessments, legal analyses, and direct testimony on the conditions of Belarusian political prisoners to international stakeholders, including the U.S. Department of State, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), EU institutions, and UN human rights mechanisms (OHCHR, UN … Read more
The International Working Group of Former Belarusian Political Prisoners and Experts on Institutional Advocacy (hereinafter referred to as the Working Group) is an independent, expert-driven body established under the institutional framework of the Belarusian Representative Assembly (BRA). The Working Group operates on the fundamental principle that human lives, physical integrity, and freedom supersede all political … Read more