Geneva, August 2025 – People who use psychoactive substances in Belarus face systematic harassment, surveillance, and persecution by state authorities, according to a United Nations report submitted ahead of the country's human rights review in November 2025.
The report critically examines Belarus's current approach to drug policy, which continues to rely heavily on criminalization and imprisonment rather than harm reduction and health-centered strategies.
The Legalize Belarus movement, founded in 2017 as an informal initiative by activists advocating for the humanization of Belarusian drug policy, has announced plans to formalize its activities at a founding meeting on December 8, 2024, in Poznań, Poland. The organization aims to ensure long-term sustainability and continuity of leadership by adopting a charter and introducing mechanisms to prevent conflicts of interest.
The proposed bill "On Amendments to the Codes on Criminal Liability" could significantly improve the situation for users of controlled substances in Belarus. However, Legalize Belarus expresses concerns about the practical application of these legislative changes, as procedural violations often lead to the wrongful classification of offenses under Article 328.
Mixing psychoactive substances significantly increases the risk of adverse effects and is one of the causes of fatal overdoses. With the help of a telegram bot, anyone can quickly check how safe it is to combine certain substances.
Each NFT contains the «Mother of God and Cannabis» and up to three additional Gods: Dazhboh, Piarun and Jaryla.
June 26 is the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking which was established in 1987 by the United Nations General Assembly.
As the number of refugees in Lithuania continues to grow, it is crucial to address the mental health needs of these individuals. Many refugees have experienced trauma, displacement, and loss, which can have a profound impact on their psychological well-being. Unfortunately, mental health services can be limited for refugees, leaving many struggling to manage their symptoms and find a path towards healing.
Legalize Belarus with Young Wave and UPRA invites everyone to this event on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Lithuania, Vilnius, Vilniaus g. 22.
Generation 328 is a story of mothers who are living everyday life with a single hope: to bring home their unfairly convicted sons. How far will the mothers go to find justice for their children?