1. Only Criminals Want Democracy - Young people react to election result and arrests in Belarus

Changemakers, peacebuilders, human rights defenders and youth activists, to all of you who are listening: a very warm welcome! This is the first episode EVER of the Change Rebels podcast! The podcast that brings you stories from the changemakers at the frontline of youth, peace and security.

This episode we are talking about mass-arrests and a possible change of regime in Belarus with two outspoken youth activists on KGB’s black list.

Two questions are on the agenda: How are the events in Belarus connected to young people’s security and what is the government doing to undermine youth who are organizing for a change in Belarus.

With us are youth activists Dzmitry Heryovich chairperson, and Lavon Marozo, international secretary of RADA - Belarus national youth council. Listen in to get some insight to how you can support their drive for democracy in Belarus.

Recorded on August 12, 2020.

Update:

RADA statement: Appeal in connection with the torture and inhuman treatment of the detained participants of peaceful actions related to the presidential elections in Belarus in 2020 (August 19, 2020)