PEN International believes that Mackievič is being targeted for his views and writings critical of the Belarusian authorities. The organisation calls for his immediate and unconditional release and for all charges against him to be dropped.
TWITTER DAY OF ACTION – 14 MAY
Join the call to free Uladzimir Mackievič on social media #FreeMatskevich #philosopher_in_prison #Belarus
ENGLISH
#philosopher_in_prison Uladzimir Mackievič turns 66 today. He should spend his birthday with his family, not behind bars. The authorities of #Belarus must release him immediately and unconditionally #FreeMatskevich
#Belarus: the PEN Community stands with #philosopher_in_prison Uladzimir Mackievič. Today is his birthday. He must be freed #FreeMatskevich
RUSSIAN
Философу Владимиру Мацкевичу сегодня исполняется 66 лет. Владимир должен праздновать свой день рождения в кругу семьи, а не за решеткой. Власти #Беларуси должны освободить его немедленно и безоговорочно #FreeMatskevich #философ_в_тюрьме
#Беларусь: ПЕН-сообщество поддерживает Владимира Мацкевича. Сегодня Владимир празднует свой день рождения. Владимир должен быть на свободе #FreeMatskevich #философ_в_тюрьме
BELARUSIAN
Філосафу Уладзіміру Мацкевічу сёння спаўняецца 66 гадоў. Уладзімір павінен святкаваць свой дзень народзінаў разам з сям’ёй, а не за кратамі. Улады #Беларусі павінны вызваліць яго неадкладна і безумоўна #FreeMatskevich #philosopher_in_prison
#Беларусь: ПЭН-супольнасць падтрымлівае Уладзіміра Мацкевіча. Сёння Уладзімір святкуе свой дзень народзінаў. Уладзімір павінен быць на волі #FreeMatskevich #philosopher_in_prison
SEND APPEALS – ONGOING
Ask the Belarusian authorities to release Uladzimir Mackievič immediately and unconditionally and drop all charges against him.
Send appeals to:
Andrei Shved
Role: Prosecutor General of the Republic of Belarus
Address: Vul. Internatsianalnaya 22, 220030 Minsk, Belarus
Email: [email protected]
Vladimir Makei
Role: Minister of Foreign Affairs
Address: Vul. Lienina, 19, Minsk 220030, Belarus
Email: [email protected]
Send copies to the Embassy of Belarus in your own country. Embassy addresses may be found here.
SEND MESSAGES OF SUPPORT – ONGOING
Please send messages to:
Uladzimir Mackievič
Pre-trial detention center No. 1. 220030
Minsk, vulica Valadarskaha 2
Belarus
The prison administration is more likely to accept messages if written in Russian. Please find a model letter below:
Dear Uladzimir, we stand with you and celebrate your work and courage. We will keep advocating for your freedom.
Дорогой Владимир, мы c вами! Мы невероятно ценим ваш труд и мужество! Мы будем и дальше бороться за вашу свободу!