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The 2025 edition of the International Day of the Endangered Lawyers spotlights the persecution of lawyers in Belarus, who face systematic harassment and interferences with their professional activities. In the aftermath of the presidential elections in 2020,numerous lawyers who represented political opposition candidates publicly criticized the government have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms and subjected to relentless harassment, including disciplinary proceedings and disbarment. This government-led crackdown on legal professionals continues to this day and severely undermines the right to access to justice and the rule of law in Belarus. During this joint event, speakers will address the plight of lawyers in Belarus and aims to highlight the critical importance of continuous international support.