Description: (Belarusian Educator and Politician)
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is a prominent Belarusian political activist who rose to prominence as a key opposition leader after the 2020 presidential election. She has been at the forefront of the political opposition against authoritarian rule in Belarus, setting up alternative government structures and actively engaging in diplomatic efforts with global leaders to address the crisis in the country. Tsikhanouskaya is a vocal advocate for democratic reform, free and fair elections, and has shown strong support for increased Western assistance to Ukraine during the Russian invasion. Despite facing persecution and being forced into exile from Belarus, she remains committed to her cause.