Side Event during the 22nd UPR Session
When: Monday, 4 May 2015, 12:45-14-15
Where: Palais des Nations Room
While Belarus accepted a number of recommendations on improving the environment for freedom of association during its initial UPR review in 2010, little appreciable impact has been observed in this field. Accordingly, the legal conditions for freedom of association and civil society groups remain among the worst in the region. Moreover, from 2010-2014 several restrictive legal measures and laws have been adopted further imperiling the right to freedom of association.
The side event, which will be paneled by several prominent Belarusian activists, will provide an important opportunity to discuss restrictions on civil society in Belarus and assess Belarus’ examination under the second cycle of the UPR.
Speakers:
- Olga Smolianko, Director of Legal transformation center, Lawtrend
- Yury Chavusau, Legal Adviser from Assembly of pro-democratic NGOs
- Valiantsin Stefanovic, Deputy Chairman of Human Rights Center, Viasna
Moderator: Renate Bloem, Main Representative of CIVICUS, Geneva
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