"My story is unlikely to be of interest to you. I was not beaten or raped," - this is how many Belarusians who have gone through prison sentences on political charges begin their story.
Does this mean that they were not tortured? Not at all.
June 26, at the initiative of the UN, was declared International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. The Belarusian Women's Fund invited women who became victims and witnesses of the lawlessness of the security forces in Belarus to listen to what these brave Belarusians had to go through during their arrest and imprisonment and what consequences of torture they had to face. We will talk about what support victims of torture in Belarus need and try to outline what can stop torture in our country.
We invite you to share your stories - confidentially and securely. Your testimony will form the basis of criminal cases in international courts and help bring those responsible to justice. Contact Us | Belarus Women's Foundation
BWF's psychological helpline (belaruswomen.org)
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