International Accountability Platform for Belarus
@iapbelarus.org
The IAPB is a consortium of Belarusian and international NGOs that collects, consolidates, verifies, and preserves evidence of gross human rights violations allegedly committed in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election and its aftermath.
The IAPB was pleased to present our report 'Paths to Accountability for Belarus' at a side event during the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference.
🙏 to all the panellists and Germany, Lithuania, and Poland for co-sponsoring this important event.
▶️Read the report (EN/BE): iapbelarus.org/resources/
🙏 to all the panellists and Germany, Lithuania, and Poland for co-sponsoring this important event.
▶️Read the report (EN/BE): iapbelarus.org/resources/
October 10, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The IAPB was pleased to present our report 'Paths to Accountability for Belarus' at a side event during the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference.
🙏 to all the panellists and Germany, Lithuania, and Poland for co-sponsoring this important event.
▶️Read the report (EN/BE): iapbelarus.org/resources/
🙏 to all the panellists and Germany, Lithuania, and Poland for co-sponsoring this important event.
▶️Read the report (EN/BE): iapbelarus.org/resources/
Since the disputed presidential elections of August 2020, Belarus has faced one of the gravest human rights crises in Europe in decades.
But accountability is possible.
The IAPB’s report outlines pathways to truth, redress, and justice for the people of Belarus. ⬇️
iapbelarus.org/app/uploads/...
But accountability is possible.
The IAPB’s report outlines pathways to truth, redress, and justice for the people of Belarus. ⬇️
iapbelarus.org/app/uploads/...
October 6, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Since the disputed presidential elections of August 2020, Belarus has faced one of the gravest human rights crises in Europe in decades.
But accountability is possible.
The IAPB’s report outlines pathways to truth, redress, and justice for the people of Belarus. ⬇️
iapbelarus.org/app/uploads/...
But accountability is possible.
The IAPB’s report outlines pathways to truth, redress, and justice for the people of Belarus. ⬇️
iapbelarus.org/app/uploads/...
⏰ Happening soon!
Join us for the launch of ‘Paths to Accountability in Belarus’ (14.00–15.30 CET).
🗣️ English and Belarusian.
🖥️ Watch the webinar on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
📺 Or follow it live on the IAPB LinkedIn account (English only): www.linkedin.com/events/launc...
Join us for the launch of ‘Paths to Accountability in Belarus’ (14.00–15.30 CET).
🗣️ English and Belarusian.
🖥️ Watch the webinar on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
📺 Or follow it live on the IAPB LinkedIn account (English only): www.linkedin.com/events/launc...
October 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM
⏰ Happening soon!
Join us for the launch of ‘Paths to Accountability in Belarus’ (14.00–15.30 CET).
🗣️ English and Belarusian.
🖥️ Watch the webinar on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
📺 Or follow it live on the IAPB LinkedIn account (English only): www.linkedin.com/events/launc...
Join us for the launch of ‘Paths to Accountability in Belarus’ (14.00–15.30 CET).
🗣️ English and Belarusian.
🖥️ Watch the webinar on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
📺 Or follow it live on the IAPB LinkedIn account (English only): www.linkedin.com/events/launc...
How can victims find accountability in contexts like Belarus?
Join us this Friday to learn more, at the launch of our new report The IAPB is launching its new report “Paths to Accountability in Belarus."
🗓️ 3 October| 14:00–15:30 CET
🗣️ English/Belarusian.
🖥️ on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
Join us this Friday to learn more, at the launch of our new report The IAPB is launching its new report “Paths to Accountability in Belarus."
🗓️ 3 October| 14:00–15:30 CET
🗣️ English/Belarusian.
🖥️ on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
October 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM
How can victims find accountability in contexts like Belarus?
Join us this Friday to learn more, at the launch of our new report The IAPB is launching its new report “Paths to Accountability in Belarus."
🗓️ 3 October| 14:00–15:30 CET
🗣️ English/Belarusian.
🖥️ on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
Join us this Friday to learn more, at the launch of our new report The IAPB is launching its new report “Paths to Accountability in Belarus."
🗓️ 3 October| 14:00–15:30 CET
🗣️ English/Belarusian.
🖥️ on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
Why do international trials matter for victims?
For @doughtystreet.bsky.social barrister Megan Hirst it is not only about the verdict, but the opportunity to publicly recognise the harms that victims have suffered, contributing to the victims’ healing process.
For @doughtystreet.bsky.social barrister Megan Hirst it is not only about the verdict, but the opportunity to publicly recognise the harms that victims have suffered, contributing to the victims’ healing process.
October 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Why do international trials matter for victims?
For @doughtystreet.bsky.social barrister Megan Hirst it is not only about the verdict, but the opportunity to publicly recognise the harms that victims have suffered, contributing to the victims’ healing process.
For @doughtystreet.bsky.social barrister Megan Hirst it is not only about the verdict, but the opportunity to publicly recognise the harms that victims have suffered, contributing to the victims’ healing process.
Stay tuned for the launch of our new report ““Paths to Accountability in Belarus” on the available mechanisms to address human rights and international criminal law violations taking place in Belarus.
🗓️ 3 October| 14:00–15:30 CET
🗣️ English and Belarusian.
🖥️ on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
🗓️ 3 October| 14:00–15:30 CET
🗣️ English and Belarusian.
🖥️ on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
September 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Stay tuned for the launch of our new report ““Paths to Accountability in Belarus” on the available mechanisms to address human rights and international criminal law violations taking place in Belarus.
🗓️ 3 October| 14:00–15:30 CET
🗣️ English and Belarusian.
🖥️ on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
🗓️ 3 October| 14:00–15:30 CET
🗣️ English and Belarusian.
🖥️ on Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
🤔 Why are international trials so important? In contexts like Belarus, where those in power are committing serious human rights violations, domestic accountability may be impossible.
International trials can combat impunity and secure justice to victims.
▶️ Hear what the experts have to say.
International trials can combat impunity and secure justice to victims.
▶️ Hear what the experts have to say.
September 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🤔 Why are international trials so important? In contexts like Belarus, where those in power are committing serious human rights violations, domestic accountability may be impossible.
International trials can combat impunity and secure justice to victims.
▶️ Hear what the experts have to say.
International trials can combat impunity and secure justice to victims.
▶️ Hear what the experts have to say.
🚨 WEBINAR | "Paths to Accountability in Belarus"
📅 3 Oct, 14:00–15:30 CET
💻 Zoom & LinkedIn Live
Join a panel of regional and international human rights experts for the launch of new IAPB report on pathways to accountability in Belarus
🔗 Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
📅 3 Oct, 14:00–15:30 CET
💻 Zoom & LinkedIn Live
Join a panel of regional and international human rights experts for the launch of new IAPB report on pathways to accountability in Belarus
🔗 Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
September 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
🚨 WEBINAR | "Paths to Accountability in Belarus"
📅 3 Oct, 14:00–15:30 CET
💻 Zoom & LinkedIn Live
Join a panel of regional and international human rights experts for the launch of new IAPB report on pathways to accountability in Belarus
🔗 Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
📅 3 Oct, 14:00–15:30 CET
💻 Zoom & LinkedIn Live
Join a panel of regional and international human rights experts for the launch of new IAPB report on pathways to accountability in Belarus
🔗 Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/j/89433806860
📢 #HRC60 Side Event: Crimes Against Humanity in Belarus
Join IAPB’s Head Andrea Huber and other leading experts to discuss documentation, assessment and pathways to justice for alleged crimes against humanity in Belarus.
🗓️ Monday 15 Sep, 14:00
📍 Palais des Nations, Room Concordia 1
#Belarus
Join IAPB’s Head Andrea Huber and other leading experts to discuss documentation, assessment and pathways to justice for alleged crimes against humanity in Belarus.
🗓️ Monday 15 Sep, 14:00
📍 Palais des Nations, Room Concordia 1
#Belarus
September 12, 2025 at 8:18 AM
As part of our efforts to combat impunity for international crimes committed in Belarus since 2020, we recently facilitated a mock trial to strengthen our Belarusian partners’ skills in evidence collection and interviewing techniques.
▶️ Hear what the legal experts had to say.
▶️ Hear what the legal experts had to say.
August 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
As part of our efforts to combat impunity for international crimes committed in Belarus since 2020, we recently facilitated a mock trial to strengthen our Belarusian partners’ skills in evidence collection and interviewing techniques.
▶️ Hear what the legal experts had to say.
▶️ Hear what the legal experts had to say.
Principles of a survivor-centred approach should be applied during all phases of the documentation process.
June 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Principles of a survivor-centred approach should be applied during all phases of the documentation process.
Applying a survivor-centred approach to documentation can facilitate survivors' participation, reduce their risk of further harm, and reinforce their agency.
June 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Applying a survivor-centred approach to documentation can facilitate survivors' participation, reduce their risk of further harm, and reinforce their agency.
Documenting serious human rights violations is vital to securing justice for survivors and holding perpetrators accountable, in Belarus and in other contexts.
June 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Documenting serious human rights violations is vital to securing justice for survivors and holding perpetrators accountable, in Belarus and in other contexts.
🚨New publication!
Our new practice note outlines best practices for civil society organisations and other documenting initiatives on how to conduct documentation in a survivor-centred, trauma-informed, and holistic way.
Read it here: iapbelarus.org/resources/a-...
Our new practice note outlines best practices for civil society organisations and other documenting initiatives on how to conduct documentation in a survivor-centred, trauma-informed, and holistic way.
Read it here: iapbelarus.org/resources/a-...
June 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🚨New publication!
Our new practice note outlines best practices for civil society organisations and other documenting initiatives on how to conduct documentation in a survivor-centred, trauma-informed, and holistic way.
Read it here: iapbelarus.org/resources/a-...
Our new practice note outlines best practices for civil society organisations and other documenting initiatives on how to conduct documentation in a survivor-centred, trauma-informed, and holistic way.
Read it here: iapbelarus.org/resources/a-...
The IAPB remains firmly committed to supporting justice for victims and ensuring accountability for human rights violations and international crimes in Belarus.
📖Read our Progress Report to learn how we’re supporting victims and advancing accountability in #Belarus: iapbelarus.org/app/uploads/...
📖Read our Progress Report to learn how we’re supporting victims and advancing accountability in #Belarus: iapbelarus.org/app/uploads/...
June 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The IAPB remains firmly committed to supporting justice for victims and ensuring accountability for human rights violations and international crimes in Belarus.
📖Read our Progress Report to learn how we’re supporting victims and advancing accountability in #Belarus: iapbelarus.org/app/uploads/...
📖Read our Progress Report to learn how we’re supporting victims and advancing accountability in #Belarus: iapbelarus.org/app/uploads/...
During the reporting period 88 additional survivors benefitted from the mental health and psychosocial support services, bringing the total number to 652 since the establishment of the IAPB.
June 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
During the reporting period 88 additional survivors benefitted from the mental health and psychosocial support services, bringing the total number to 652 since the establishment of the IAPB.
🤝We strengthened cooperation with the UN Group of Independent Experts on Human Rights in Belarus, providing over 1,500 files of interview transcripts and supporting materials.
June 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🤝We strengthened cooperation with the UN Group of Independent Experts on Human Rights in Belarus, providing over 1,500 files of interview transcripts and supporting materials.
We filed a submission following Lithuania’s referral of the situation in Belarus to the ICC, addressing potential crimes against humanity, and supported prosecutors in two jurisdictions.
June 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We filed a submission following Lithuania’s referral of the situation in Belarus to the ICC, addressing potential crimes against humanity, and supported prosecutors in two jurisdictions.
We collected vital evidence to support judicial investigations — including 76new witness testimonies. Our databases reached 30,000+ witness-related documents, and 1.5 million open-source record.
June 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
We collected vital evidence to support judicial investigations — including 76new witness testimonies. Our databases reached 30,000+ witness-related documents, and 1.5 million open-source record.
The IAPB is dedicated to collecting, verifying and preserving evidence of gross human rights violations in Belarus in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election and its aftermath.
Some key achievements from Oct 2024 – Mar 2025 🧵
🔗Read our statement for more: iapbelarus.org/press-statem...
Some key achievements from Oct 2024 – Mar 2025 🧵
🔗Read our statement for more: iapbelarus.org/press-statem...
June 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The IAPB is dedicated to collecting, verifying and preserving evidence of gross human rights violations in Belarus in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election and its aftermath.
Some key achievements from Oct 2024 – Mar 2025 🧵
🔗Read our statement for more: iapbelarus.org/press-statem...
Some key achievements from Oct 2024 – Mar 2025 🧵
🔗Read our statement for more: iapbelarus.org/press-statem...
Press freedom and legal representation were severely curtailed, with 41 journalists imprisoned and at least five lawyers disbarred.
May 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Press freedom and legal representation were severely curtailed, with 41 journalists imprisoned and at least five lawyers disbarred.
Violations documented include physical and psychological ill-treatment, sexual and gender-based violence, potentially unlawful killings, inhumane detention conditions, and violations of due process rights and other fundamental rights.
May 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Violations documented include physical and psychological ill-treatment, sexual and gender-based violence, potentially unlawful killings, inhumane detention conditions, and violations of due process rights and other fundamental rights.
In January, Aleksandr Lukashenko secured a seventh term in a presidential election, amid widespread allegations of electoral fraud and political repression.
May 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
In January, Aleksandr Lukashenko secured a seventh term in a presidential election, amid widespread allegations of electoral fraud and political repression.
Repression intensified, with almost 3,000 politically motivated arrests & trials. Over 1,200 political prisoners remain detained, some in inhumane conditions, including human rights defenders Ales Bialiatski, Valiantsin Stefanovic, Uladzimir Labkovich, Maria Rabkova, Andrei Chapiuk & Nasta Loika.
May 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Repression intensified, with almost 3,000 politically motivated arrests & trials. Over 1,200 political prisoners remain detained, some in inhumane conditions, including human rights defenders Ales Bialiatski, Valiantsin Stefanovic, Uladzimir Labkovich, Maria Rabkova, Andrei Chapiuk & Nasta Loika.
Human rights violations persist in Belarus at an alarming level. Between October 2024 and March 2025, individuals were systematically targeted for their real or perceived dissent.
🧵Here’s a snapshot of #WhatsHappeningInBelarus
🔗Read our statement to learn more: iapbelarus.org/press-statem...
🧵Here’s a snapshot of #WhatsHappeningInBelarus
🔗Read our statement to learn more: iapbelarus.org/press-statem...
May 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Human rights violations persist in Belarus at an alarming level. Between October 2024 and March 2025, individuals were systematically targeted for their real or perceived dissent.
🧵Here’s a snapshot of #WhatsHappeningInBelarus
🔗Read our statement to learn more: iapbelarus.org/press-statem...
🧵Here’s a snapshot of #WhatsHappeningInBelarus
🔗Read our statement to learn more: iapbelarus.org/press-statem...