#7 (41) – What happened in Belarus?

“Can You Hear My Voice?” is a feminist podcast platform for anyone who shares the idea of equality, has something to say, or is willing to listen.

In the seventh episode of the new podcast series, environmental activist, journalist, and researcher from Belarus, Alexei Ovchinnikov, talks about the protest wave in Belarus during 2020-21, its impact on the country’s political life, the environmental consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the effects of political events on global climate change policies.

• Content:

00:00:16 – 00:01:33 – Introduction, about the podcast
00:01:35 – 00:04:49 – How the processes started in Belarus and leaving the country
00:04:51 – 00:07:38 – The fate of non-governmental organizations in Belarus
00:07:39 – 00:11:19 – Elections, protests, and the repressive apparatus
00:11:20 – 00:12:16 – The situation in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion
00:12:17 – 00:15:14 – The growth of Russia’s influence and its impact on environmental activities
00:15:17 – 00:16:34 – The importance of non-governmental organizations
00:16:36 – 00:18:25 – What does moving towards Europe mean?
00:18:28 – 00:19:33 – The positive aspects of environmental activism

Listen also on:

• Youtube: https://youtu.be/uVITi_EybPc
• Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y7zu2m4f
• Soundcloud: https://tinyurl.com/3mpb6yu4

The podcast was created by “Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) Georgia” with the support of the International Office (WECF International).