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Mar 4 • 10 tweets • 5 min read
We are calling to mark the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus on March 25. This day is also known as "Freedom Day" in Belarus. This time, we want to use it to show support for the freedom of Belarus & Ukraine. Here are some ideas on what you can do to #StandWithBelarus.
Organize public, virtual, or offline events on Belarus in your country, discussing possible solutions & what the international community can do to help. Belarusians abroad can hold solidarity pickets on this day.
Organize the appearance of visual symbols of support for Belarus #StandWithBelarus in your cities. It can be graffiti, banners, posters, hashtags on public transport info-boards, or placing flags on administrative buildings.
Hold discussions about the importance of officially renaming our country's name in your language (Weissrussland, Baltarusija, Hviterussland) to "Belarus”.
Launch media, offline and online campaigns: informing about the situation in Belarus, declaring that Belarusians are not equal to Lukashenka's regime, supporting Belarus' independence. You can also help by sharing news on social media using the hashtag #StandWithBelarus.
Support the Kastus Kalinouski regiment of Belarusian military volunteers fighting in Ukraine. Donate to foundations that raise funds & humanitarian aid, purchase medicines, protective gear & vehicles for Ukraine's speedy victory.
The foundations & initiatives you can support include: @bysolfund, #BYMEDSOL, Free Belarus Center, @BYHUBorg, Center for Belarusian Solidarity, @BelaruskiDom, Partyzanka & FreeShop Partyzanka.
Solidarity with political prisoners & their families: Write letters or become "godparents" of political prisoners in Belarus. Visit the website of the Human Rights Center "Viasna" to learn more about political prisoners: prisoners.spring96.org/en. See also libereco.org/en/how-support….
Donate to political prisoners & get a postcard, shopper, T-shirt or mug from the "Freedom Postcards" initiative @v_pashtouki. Support Belarusians by donating to the funds to help political prisoners & their families - en.stranafund.org, @bysolfund, #BY_help.
Emergency assistance to journalists: legal & financial support, assistance in moving & staying abroad; support through Media Solidarity Belarus @MediaSOL_BY, Reporters Without Borders, @RSF_inter, International Media Support (Safety Fund) @IMSforfreemedia.

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