Ales Bjaljazkij

Ales Bjaljazkij is a prominent Belarusian human rights advocate and the founder of the Viasna Human Rights Centre. He has been a leading figure in the country's opposition movement, advocating for democracy and the rights of political prisoners. Bjaljazkij was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022 for his efforts to promote human rights and democracy in Belarus, particularly during the political turmoil following the 2020 presidential elections. He is currently imprisoned as a political prisoner, with ongoing concerns regarding his health and treatment in custody.