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
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
The International Working Group of Former Belarusian Political Prisoners and Experts on Institutional Advocacy (hereinafter referred to as the Working Group) is an independent, expert-driven body established under the institutional framework of the Belarusian Representative Assembly (BRA). The Working Group operates on the fundamental principle that human lives, physical integrity, and freedom supersede all political … Read more