Quantitative indicators of repression, and the number of political prisoners in particular, are no longer sufficient on their own to assess the state of the system. Qualitative indicators are essential for assessing genuine change. // 12.10.2026
Our analytics is for a better understanding of the trends and situation with human rights in Belarus and for the possibility of monitoring systemic and essential changes, as well as for expanding the human rights focus in related expert spheres (economic, political, social, etc.). It also can be used for justification of positions, opinions, policies, and strategies. // 24.09.2026
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Individual releases and other positive developments do not yet indicate a qualitative change in the human rights situation in Belarus. Repression remains systemic, while becoming less visible and increasingly difficult to monitor. // 19.09.2026
The conclusion of the third cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (2020–2025) and the beginning of the fourth (2025–2030) took place amid a significant decline in the State’s cooperation with international human rights mechanisms. As a result, the UPR has become particularly important as one of the few universal forums in which Belarus continues to participate in international dialogue on human rights. // 05.09.2026
