In northwestern Belarus, just 40 kilometers from Vilnius, two massive cooling towers dominate the landscape—the Ostrovets Nuclear Power Plant (BelNPP). On the surface, nuclear energy is often presented as a low-carbon solution, but this...
Imagine a river that has flowed freely for thousands of years, shaping its banks, nourishing the forests and meadows along its course. This river—the Neris (Viliya)—is one of the last large, untamed rivers in...
Thousands of young Belarusians are unaware that they are already under the tight control of the Belarusian military system. It knows their names, addresses, phone numbers, parents, weaknesses, and fears. It waits for them...
Belarusians, Lithuanians, and Ukrainians have experienced firsthand the devastating consequences of radioactive contamination. On April 26, 1986, the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant released a catastrophic wave of radiation that poisoned thousands...
On February 23, 2025, at Kudirki Square in Vilnius, a protest was held, organized by Belarusian organizations in exile – Our House, Dapamoga, and other initiatives. The event, which began precisely at 13:00, gathered...
Three years ago, Russia launched a war against Ukraine, leading to massive destruction and tragedies. However, alongside these events, hundreds of thousands of people in Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine have refused to participate in...
The United Nations (UN) has published Special Procedures communications addressed to the Government of Belarus, highlighting widespread human rights violations in the country. These communications were submitted under the mandate of the UN Special...
On 16 February 2023, in the resolution ‘One year of Russia’s invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine’, the EU Parliament demanded that Member States provide protection for conscientious objectors and deserters fleeing Belarus, Russia...
As militarization and conflict escalate in Eastern Europe, traditional security approaches fail to ensure stability. The “Peace Line” strategy proposes demilitarization, denuclearization, building Peace infrastructure and permanent negotiation mechanisms to prevent further war. This...
Wartime reshapes society in profound and often devastating ways, disproportionately impacting women by undermining their agency, autonomy, and justice. This article explores the systematic objectification of women during conflict, the normalization of violence, their...