UN Human Rights in Belarus

The Senior Human Rights Advisor has supported the Government of Belarus in implementing its Interagency Human Rights Plan, which includes measures to implement recommendations made to Belarus during the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and by Treaty Bodies.. More broadly, the Advisor seeks to support national level cooperation with UN Human Rights Mechanisms.

The Senior Human Rights Adviser provides support towards a comprehensive review of legal aid legislation in Belarus, and, through partnerships with NGOs and Bar associations, supports the provision of free legal aid services for vulnerable groups. Promoting dialogue with civil society, including human rights defenders and journalists, will also be a focus of UN human rights work in the country. 

UN Human Rights Focus Areas:

• Mechanisms: Increasing implementation of the international human rights mechanisms outcomes
• Accountability: Strengthening rule of law and accountability for human rights violations
• Non discrimination: Enhancing equality and countering discrimination
• Participation: Enhancing & protecting civic space and people's participation