The Head of the International Accountability Platform for Belarus (IAPB), Andrea Huber, delivered a keynote address at the OSCE Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on Preventing Torture and Ill-Treatment: Strengthening Co-operation and Implementation, held in Vienna on 29–30 June 2026. In her remarks, she highlighted the importance of multilateral cooperation, survivor-centred documentation, and accountability mechanisms in combating torture and advancing justice and redress for victims, drawing on the experience of the IAPB. The recording of the keynote is available below, and the full text of the speech can be downloaded here.

The meeting, organised by the Swiss Chair-in-Office of the OSCE and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), brought together participating States, civil society, international organisations and experts to discuss practical measures to prevent torture and ill-treatment, strengthen safeguards, and improve accountability and redress for victims. The conference agenda is available here.

This report, first published in September 2025 and updated in May 2026, provides an in-depth mapping of accountability mechanisms capable of addressing serious human rights violations and breaches of international criminal law in Belarus. It distinguishes between mechanisms that address state responsibility, those focused on individual criminal liability, and hybrid approaches that serve both functions. By setting out practical steps for engagement and clarifying the potential impact of each option, it serves as a guide for States and other actors seeking to advance accountability. The report outlines actions taken to date, identifies gaps in the current accountability landscape, and assesses the roles foreseen for victims and civil society organizations within each mechanism.