Nasta Palazhanka (Dashkevich) (Belarusian: Наста Палажанка, romanized: Nasta Pałažanka; born 1990) 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]
Nasta Palazhanka | |
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Наста Палажанка | |
 Nasta Palazhanka at the 2011 International Women of Courage Award | |
| Born | 1990 (age 33–34) |
| Nationality | Belarusian |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Known for | Young Front |
| Spouse | Zmitser Dashkevich (m. 2012) |
She received a 2011 International Women of Courage award.[1][3] However, she was unable to attend the ceremony.[2]
As of September 2011, she was engaged to another Young Front activist, Zmitser Dashkevich.[4] The two married when Palazhanka visited him in Hrodno prison on 26 December 2012.[5]
In July 2022, Nasta and Zmitser Dashkevich were sentenced for participating in the 2020 protests.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Secretary Clinton To Host the 2011 International Women of Courage Awards". U.S. Department of State.
- ^ a b c "AWIU » Belarus – Nasta Palazhanka". Archived from the original on 2014-09-05. Retrieved 2014-09-05.
- ^ "Secretary Clinton To Host the 2011 International Women of Courage Awards". 2011-06-30. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
- ^ "'Conditional Release' Demanded For Jailed Belarusian Activist". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 12 September 2011. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 20 July 2012.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Измена государству, комментарий, фото и протест. Главные суды в Беларуси за неделю". BBC News Russian (in Russian). 2022-07-15. Retrieved 2023-03-25.