Legal Initiative
A human rights organization in Belarus.
Defending human rights since 1996.
About Us
The Legal Initiative is a non-profit, non-governmental human rights organization. We've been protecting human rights in Belarus since 1996.
Our mission:
- Legal education
- Protecting victims of human rights violations
- Improving legislation and changing law enforcement practices
- Informing international organizations about the human rights situation in Belarus
What we do:
Documenting Torture
In 2020, we established the International Committee for the Investigation of Torture in Belarus. The organization documents torture cases, collects, and preserves evidence of regime crimes.
- The International Committee for Investigation of Torture in Belarus
- Map of Torture
- Week against torture
Promoting human rights:
- YouTube channel
- Human rights films
- Quizzes
Human Rights Education
We believe that people can defend their rights only if they are aware of them. That’s why we actively engage in educational initiatives: we organize courses, host quizzes, and create educational videos about human rights.
- Online courses
- Offline courses
- Awareness campaigns
Other Activities:
- Preventive self-defense programs
- Domestic violence prevention program
- Migration and human rights