Amnesty International Chair

Hanna Liubakova has been awarded the 2026 Amnesty International Chair at Ghent University in recognition of her work as a journalist, political analyst, and human rights defender, particularly her reporting on authoritarianism and democratic resistance in Belarus. The award ceremony will take place on October 1, 2026.

“Her courageous and relentless work reporting on authoritarianism, repression, and democratic resistance in Belarus has significantly shaped global conversations on truth, democracy, and state accountability. Even in exile, she has continued to amplify the voices of political prisoners, persecuted journalists, and silenced civil society actors, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to freedom of expression and democratic solidarity.”

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