The Working Group will maintain a dedicated public portal under the BRA domain providing: openletter.belarusian.org Registry of Demands & Responses Transparent tracking of all formal inquiries sent to international bodies and Belarusian state organs. Transatlantic Policy Briefings Bi-monthly updates delivered to international diplomatic missions in Washington, Geneva, London, Brussels, and Bern. Status Reports Regular factual … Read more
To prevent non-signatory entities or opportunistic actors from co-opting the work of the former political prisoners, the following binding protocols apply. Baseline Commitment Verification Entities or public figures who actively sat out, criticized, or refused to support the October 2026 Open Letter and the BRA Statement of Claim & Support cannot assume governance roles or … Read more
Consensus & Qualified Majority Policy recommendations, official reports, and diplomatic statements are adopted by consensus. Where consensus is unattainable, adoption requires a 2/3 qualified majority of active members. Former Prisoners’ Institutional Veto No initiative, compromise proposal, or policy statement concerning prisoner release terms may be issued if opposed by a majority of Category A members … Read more
To eliminate political centralization and prevent individual co-optation, the Working Group adheres to a non-hierarchical governance model. No Permanent Single Leader The Working Group rejects central command structures. Rotational Coordination Council Executive oversight is shared among a panel of Co-Coordinators serving six-month rotational terms. Secretariat Support Operational logistics, diplomatic mailings, event scheduling, and media management … Read more
To protect participants, their families, and sensitive information from state retaliation and external interference, the Working Group operates under a strict two-tier participation structure: Public Core – Designated Spokespersons Composed of members residing in secure jurisdictions who are publicly designated to speak on behalf of the Working Group during diplomatic hearings, press conferences, and international … Read more
Membership is open to individuals committed to the unconditional prioritization of human life and the operational objectives of the Working Group and Eligibility Categories. Category A (Former Political Prisoners) – individuals with lived experience in Belarusian penitentiary facilities, with priority given to signatories and supporters of the October 20, 2026 Open Letter. Category B (International … Read more
Bypass internal political monopolies and grant-dependent infrastructures to ensure international humanitarian and legal support reaches victims directly.
Establish structured, open channels to examine and demand public clarity regarding the exact terms, conditions, and requirements for prisoner releases from state authorities in Minsk, ensuring Belarusian society is fully informed without third-party geopolitical gatekeeping.
Coordinate policy initiatives across Washington, Geneva, London, Brussels, and Bern to mandate that the immediate, unconditional release of political prisoners and the termination of state repression remain non-negotiable prerequisites in all multilateral engagements.
Serve as an unmediated expert platform delivering verified assessments, legal analyses, and direct testimony on the conditions of Belarusian political prisoners to international stakeholders, including the U.S. Department of State, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), EU institutions, and UN human rights mechanisms (OHCHR, UN … Read more