A media outlet covering the lives and rights of the LGBTQ+ community. The platform publishes the latest news, analytical articles and interviews, as well as content on culture and health. The publication focuses particularly on issues of discrimination and human rights, as well as topics relating to LGBTQ+ migration and sex education.
A platform bringing together the human rights and expert communities to provide free assistance to Belarusians. The team provides advice on Belarusian law, as well as on certain areas of law in Poland. The organisation’s activities include advice on more than 60 topics: from termination of employment, administrative detention and court proceedings to inheritance, registration and distribution issues. The team ensures the anonymity of enquiries and does not require personal data.
An international therapeutic community providing support to activists, volunteers and human rights defenders. The organisation’s activities include free trauma-informed counselling and support groups. The team also runs training sessions, workshops and supervision sessions for teams, helping them to cope with challenges in their work.
A youth organisation promoting inclusion and tolerance. The organisation’s activities include compiling a database of inclusive practices and an online library for activists. The team also produces a podcast, runs anti-discrimination campaigns and publishes materials on human rights and gender equality.
A community that supports young people living with HIV. The organisation’s activities include counselling, educational programmes and mutual support, with the aim of ensuring that the voices of this group are heard.
The organisation operates in three main areas: protecting the rights of foreign nationals and stateless people, promoting anti-discrimination, and digital freedoms. The team helps to protect rights and organises educational events on human rights. Its work also involves comparing Belarusian laws with international standards.
The service provides free information, psychological and legal support to women and LGBTQ+ people who have experienced violence. The team offers consultations online and via the website, helping people to draw up a safety plan. You can seek support anonymously, whether you are in Belarus or abroad.
The organisation provides free legal assistance to victims of political repression and torture in Belarus. This assistance includes drafting individual complaints to the UN Human Rights Committee and providing advice on issues of universal jurisdiction. The team is engaged in documenting crimes against humanity.
The service provides round-the-clock emergency psychological support to adults and children. The helplines operate 24/7 and are designed to offer support in crisis situations and during periods of acute emotional distress. Contact details for Minsk and all regions of the country can be found on the website.
Important: When contacting state support services, please bear in mind that their activities are regulated by national legislation, which may impose certain conditions regarding the rules for maintaining anonymity and data confidentiality.
The state-run temporary shelter service provided by local social services centres (ТЦСОН). This service is available in virtually every town or city, based on your registered address or actual place of residence.
Important: this assistance is NOT anonymous and is NOT confidential. Information regarding your admission is passed on to the police, and if you have children, to the child welfare authorities. A passport is required for admission.