The exhibition was originally displayed in Brussels on the occasion of #BelarusDays 2024. Entitled Voices from Prison. Art as Resistance: Drawings and Letters by Political Prisoners in Belarus, it shows artworks and letters of political prisoners in Belarus. The exhibition has been put together by the EEAS in cooperation with Belarusian partners: UTC Office for National Revival, BySOL,  A Country to Live In and Voices Across Borders.

It consists of drawings and letters of political prisoners, the prominent ones and those unknown to the world. Each poster tells a story of a prisoner who, even behind bars, continues to resist.

The exhibition is now on display at the EU Delegation to the United Nations in Geneva. 

The EU has for long been outspoken on the dire human rights situation in Belarus. It leads a resolution at the Human Rights Council on the situation in Belarus. The severity and magnitude of widespread and systematic gross violations of human rights in Belarus have been well documented across the UN. Justice for victims of crimes against humanity and other human rights violations must be ensured. The HRC adopted in April 2025 a resolution extending the Group of Independent Experts on the Human Rights Situation in Belarus established last year. Their investigations and evidence gathering are indispensable. The resolution also extended the mandate of the Special Rapporteur to continue monitoring and providing recommendations on Belarus’ compliance with its international human rights obligations and as one of the last resorts for the Belarusian civil society. With the adoption of this resolution, the Council firmly stands by the victims and express a loud, clear NO to absolute impunity.

The EU acknowledges the release of 14 political prisoners on 21 June, including Siarhei Tsikhanouski, who we understand has been held under deplorable conditions, as a positive step after prolonged injustice. We continue to urge for the immediate and unconditional release and effective rehabilitation of all political prisoners in the country. The EU stresses the obligation to uphold the rights of political prisoners, including the right to due process and a fair trial, and to safeguard their human dignity, while ensuring they have access to legal representation, medical care and contact with their families.