Ales Beliatski

Ales Beliatski is a prominent human rights defender and the president of the Viasna Human Rights Centre in Belarus. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022 for his efforts in advocating for democracy and human rights in Belarus. Beliatski was arrested on July 14, 2021, following a crackdown on his organization, facing serious charges that included tax evasion and financing protests. In March 2023, he was sentenced to 10 years in a high-security prison. His health has deteriorated significantly while incarcerated, raising concerns about his well-being.