2026 declared the Year of the Belarusian Woman
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has signed Decree No. 1 declaring 2026 the Year of the Belarusian Woman.
The document was adopted in order to form a national image of a working woman, popularize the role of women in the preservation and development of society.
The government, with the participation of the regional executive committees and the Minsk City Executive Committee, was instructed to develop and approve a republican action plan for the Year of the Belarusian Woman in 2026.
The Government will also coordinate the activities of government agencies and other organizations to implement this plan.
The Belarusian woman is a hard worker, mother, professional, keeper of traditional values and moral guidelines. It makes a significant contribution to the development of the economy, law, education, science, culture, the public administration system and the strengthening of statehood.
