Words Against Violence: Culture and Human Rights in Belarus

At the Free Belarus Museum, we reflected on the power of words and solidarity, on repression and personal experience, and on memory and its reflection in culture.

We also held the first guided tour of our exhibition of new and iconic artifacts, "Point of Entry," introducing visitors to the stories behind the objects and the people who once owned them. During the event, the museum's collection was enriched with another new artifact.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We extend our special gratitude to our distinguished guests, Ales Bialiatski and Katsiaryna Andreyeva. We also thank our partners — PEN Belarus, PEN Flanders, Tatsiana Niadbaj, and Alicja Gesteńska — for an important conversation and inspiring discussion. Our sincere appreciation also goes to the General Representation of Flanders, led by Matthias De Moor, for supporting Belarusians in their pursuit of freedom.

During the guided tour, we realized that even an hour is not enough to tell the story of every object featured in "Entry Point." We invite you to visit the Free Belarus Museum and explore the exhibition in greater depth. You can also book a private guided tour by sending us a direct message—we would be delighted to welcome you.

* The event was organized by the General Representation of Flanders in partnership with PEN Belarus, PEN Flanders, and the Free Belarus Museum.

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