Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is a prominent Belarusian opposition leader and pro-democracy activist. She entered politics unexpectedly when her husband, a potential presidential candidate, was arrested. Tsikhanouskaya has since become a symbol of democratic aspirations in Belarus, advocating for political reform and human rights on the international stage. She has met with numerous world leaders and addressed various international forums, including the UN Security Council and the European Parliament. Tsikhanouskaya has received several human rights awards for her work, including the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.