The International Working Group of Former Political Prisoners and Experts is an independent task force created under the auspices of the Belarusian Representative Assembly (BRA).
Its primary mission is to save human lives and secure the immediate release of political prisoners in Belarus through direct international diplomacy.
Key Priorities & Principles
Human Lives First
We demand that the release and medical care of prisoners take absolute precedence over political games and diplomatic delays.
Direct Advocacy
We work directly with decisionmakers in the United States, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union without political gatekeepers or bureaucratic intermediaries.
Survivor & Expert Representation
Former political prisoners drive our decisions and hold full veto power over key advocacy strategies.
Safety & Privacy
Members can participate publicly as spokespersons or anonymously as protected experts to keep themselves and their families safe.
Transparency & Accountability
We maintain complete independence from grant-funded monopolies, focusing strictly on practical results, direct victim support, and open reporting.