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General trends in legislation on non-profit organizations in Belarus since 2021

On 18 November 2025, by presidential decree, the plan for the preparation of draft legislative acts for 2026 was approved.

Repressions in Belarus show no signs of abating. Despite selected acts of pardon (during the monitoring period, two Catholic priests

Despite the ongoing attempts by the Belarusian authorities to restrict access to information, it can be stated with confidence that

Despite the early release of several political prisoners (representatives of civil society organizations, including trade unions), repression against Belarusian civil

Freedom of association in Belarus is practically nonexistent. Despite the campaign for the mass liquidation of non-profit organizations (except religious

The campaign of mass liquidation of non-profit organizations in Belarus has come to an end.

Repressions against Belarusian civil society organizations and individuals, both within the country and those in exile, continue.

This presentation is based on the report submitted by Lawtrend within the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review.

Repressions against Belarusian civil society organizations and individuals both within the country and those forced into exile continue.