Welcome to the official Press & Media Center of the Belarusian Representative Assembly (BRA) and the International Working Group. We provide international journalists, policy analysts, and media outlets with accurate, vetted commentary, official press releases, and direct access to authorized spokespersons. Media Resources Available Official press releases and crisis advisories. Expert commentary from former political … Read more
The Transparency & Governance section reflects the commitment of the Belarusian Representative Assembly (BRA) to complete operational integrity, anti-populism safeguards, and financial transparency. We operate under strict institutional protocols designed to prevent political monopolies, eliminate conflicts of interest, and protect civic initiatives from bureaucratic sabotage. Key Governance Principles Anti-Populism Safeguards: Enforcing strict entry criteria and … Read more
The Reports & Evidence section provides objective, factual documentation regarding detention conditions, medical emergencies, and systematic rights violations in Belarusian penitentiaries. Anchored in the lived experience of former political prisoners, our reports deliver unvarnished data directly to international monitoring mechanisms and legal experts. What We Publish: First-hand testimonies and verified evidence of prison conditions. Critical … Read more
The International Working Group of Former Political Prisoners and Experts is an independent task force operating under the auspices of the Belarusian Representative Assembly (BRA). The group was established to overcome political barriers and the monopoly surrounding the distribution of influence, as well as the spread of rumors and speculation. It provides international institutions in … Read more
The Statements & Appeals section serves as the primary repository for official positions, legal claims, and international demands issued by the Belarusian Representative Assembly (BRA). Moving away from decorative declarations, our statements are structured as formal institutional claims (Statements of Claim & Support). We demand that transatlantic decision-makers prioritize human life and medical emergency cases … Read more
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