About LIBERECO
We are an independent European NGO committed to the protection of human rights in Belarus and Ukraine.
Current Projects
Life-Saving Evacuations from Kupiansk
The eastern Ukrainian city of Kupiansk is under heavy fire. Older people and those in need of care are particularly unable to save themselves. Please support the evacuation our efforts.
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Order our 2026 calendar and support Ukraine
Together with eight Ukrainian illustrators, we bring their interpretation of Home into your four walls: holiday celebrations, the aroma of beloved meals, and landscapes that now live on only in the heart. Order our 2026 Ukraine Calendar now and support our humanitarian work for people affected by the war in Ukraine!
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How to support political prisoners in Belarus
It is becoming increasingly difficult to support political prisoners in Belarus, as the authorities are trying everything they can to break solidarity. Nevertheless, there are still ways in which you can support these people even from abroad!
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#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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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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News
Important changes in Germany regarding humanitarian visas
The German government has tightened the conditions for admission under Section 22.2 of the Residence Act (so-called humanitarian visas), which also affects Belarusian nationals. At...
All imprisoned human rights defenders must be released!
The recent mass release of political prisoners in Belarus is a necessary but insufficient step.
Kalesnikava, Bialiatski and many other political prisoners finally free!
The Belarusian regime has once again released dozens of political prisoners. In order to help a large number of people immediately upon their arrival in exile, LIBERECO and Viasna ...
Support Life-Saving Evacuations from Kupiansk
The eastern Ukrainian city of Kupiansk is under heavy fire. Older people and those in need of care are particularly unable to save themselves. Please support the evacuation our eff...
Blog
What is the price of a human life?
Since 2023, I have been working together with the X‑Traverse team in the Kupiansk region. During this time, many things have changed – the situation on the ground, the needs of the people, and also our own work. Despite ongoing attacks and severe destruction, there are people there who do not give up. One of them is Ruslan.
Ira Ganzhorn
Humanitarian Aid Officer
Letters of hope: what former prisoners want you to know
We spoke with former political prisoners from Belarus to find out if postcards matter to them. Their answers are moving and show how much a simple act of solidarity can mean. Read their thoughts and join our upcoming letter-writing events!
Kseniia Levadna
Public Relations Officer