Belarusian Human Rights Defenders and BKDP Appeal to the UN with Report on Labor Rights Violations

A coalition of Belarusian human rights organizations and the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions (BKDP) has submitted a comprehensive report to the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus. The document outlines a wide range of systemic labor rights violations — from the liquidation of independent trade unions to forced labor and discrimination. The authors urge the United Nations and the ILO to intensify pressure on the Belarusian authorities to restore the rights and freedoms of workers.

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About Salidarnast

Who we are

Salidarnast e.V. is an organization founded by trade union leaders and activists from Belarus, who were forced to leave the country because of repression and liquidation of democratic trade unions.

Demand to bring freedom of association back to Belarus was voiced in front of UN building in Geneva

June 5, 2025, Geneva. An action of solidarity with the independent trade union of Belarus took place in the Nations Square in front of the UN building. Under the slogan “Bring Freedom of Association Back to Belarus!”, the participants demanded to stop the repressions without delay, release all imprisoned union leaders, and restore workers’ right to freedom of association.

He believed in us when others stayed silent

We need to acknowledge a loss that touches not only Belarusian trade unionists, but the global labour movement as a whole. Dan Gallin passed away few days ago. He was a committed organizer, a mentor to many, and a friend to those who needed solidarity most.