About us

Release N:OW is a joint initiative launched in 2025 by politzek.me, FreeBelarusPrisoners – Association of Relatives of Political Prisoners and Former Political Prisoners, Foundation “21st May”, Euro-Atlantic Affairs Agency and Taskforce Belarus.

Our shared goal is to secure the release of all political prisoners in Belarus. We work together to:

  • RAISE international awareness of the catastrophic situation in Belarusian prisons,
  • MOBILIZE public and political support,
  • ENGAGE in dialogue with decision-makers, and
  • PROVIDE concrete impetus for decisive action.

Our campaign started on May 21st, 2025, the Day of Belarusian Political Prisoners, with the publication of a joint Manifesto, that is supported by all major Belarusian human rights organizations.