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The Conference of Belarusians Worldwide opens today in Warsaw. Participants from different countries will meet both offline and online to discuss key issues facing the diaspora and to strengthen cooperation among Belarusian communities around the world. The conference will be opened by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.
The first day’s programme includes a roundtable on the self-identification of Belarusians abroad, a presentation of research on the number of Belarusians worldwide, a pitch market of successful diaspora projects, a discussion on cooperation between diasporas and donors, as well as a debate among representatives of the Coordination Council on its role for Belarusians abroad.
The second day, May 2, will be devoted to practical work: a panel discussion on political advocacy, a presentation of a project mapping the problems of Belarusians abroad, group work sessions, and an awards ceremony. The conference will conclude with closing remarks by Tsikhanouskaya.