About LIBERECO
We are an independent European NGO committed to the protection of human rights in Belarus and Ukraine.
Current Projects
#WeStandBYyou: Godparenthoods for political prisoners in Belarus
We have launched the solidarity campaign #WeStandBYyou to support political prisoners and their families. As part of the campaign, several hundred MPs have already taken over a godparenthood for a prisoner in Belarus.
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Medical aid for released political prisoners
We support victims of state violence who need special assistance on their road to recovery. With donations and third-party funds, we organise medical treatments for released political prisoners in exile.
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Writing letters to prison: How to support Ukrainians in Russian captivity
More than 16,000 Ukrainian civilians are being held illegally in prisons in Russia and the occupied territories. We explain why every postcard counts and how you can reach these people even from abroad.
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Legal Help: Legal counselling for politically persecuted Belarusians
For Belarusians who have been forced to leave their home country due to political persecution and repression or who are planning to do so, we offer free support in matters of residence law.
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Events
News
What we have achieved in 2024
In our annual report, we provide detailed information about our work over the past year. This continued to be significantly influenced by Russia’s war against Ukraine and the ongoi...
#WeStandBYyou: New Godparents
Five more godparents from Scotland: Edward Mountain, Jackson Carlaw, Rachael Hamilton, Claire Baker and Kevin Stewart are taking on godparenthood.
Student Human Rights Advocacy Conference in Scotland
LIBERECO worked with students and academics from across Europe at the beginning of May, to share and support one another in their campaigns to support human rights across the world...
Three new godparents for political prisoners from Finland, Latvia and Germany
Within the framework of our #WeStandBYyou campaign, Oras Tynkkynen (Vihreä liitto, Finland), Andris Šuvajevs (PROGRESĪVIE, Latvia), and Terry Reintke (Die Grünen/EFA, European Parl...