Nasta Palazhanka

Nasta Palazhanka (2011 International Women of Courage Award)

Nasta Palazhanka is an activist in the opposition youth movement in Belarus, which she joined at the age of 14.[1][2] As of 2011 she is Deputy Chairperson of the Malady Front (Young Front), an NGO in Belarus.[1] She has advocated for freedom and human rights in Belarus despite threats, harassment, and imprisonment.[2]

She received a 2011 International Women of Courage award.[1] However, she was unable to attend the ceremony.[2]

As of September 2011, she was engaged to another Young Front activist, Zmitser Dashkevich.[3] The two married when Palazhanka visited him in Hrodno prison on 26 December 2012. Authorities stated that the couple would be allowed one more two-hour visit before Dashkevich's release, scheduled for August 2013.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Secretary Clinton To Host the 2011 International Women of Courage Awards". U.S. Department of State.
  2. 1 2 3 http://www.awiu.org/2011/05/18/belarus-nasta-palazhanka/
  3. ↑ "'Conditional Release' Demanded For Jailed Belarusian Activist". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 12 September 2011. Archived from the original on 31 October 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
  4. ↑ Claire Bigg (28 December 2012). "Belarusian Opposition Activist Ties The Knot In Prison". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Archived from the original on 2 January 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2013.
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