Antanina Kanavalava

37 years old. Born in Minsk in a military family. Holds a degree in political science from the Institute of Parliamentarism and Entrepreneurship.

In 2025, completed a psychological support course from the "Phoenix" team and a human rights course at the "Territory of Rights" school.

In 2006, first went to a protest — this marked the beginning of her conscious interest in politics. From 2011 to 2014, organised children's events and collected gifts for orphanages in Belarus.

In 2020, actively joined the civic-political processes: participated in pickets, served as a trusted person of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, volunteered for signature collection, and coordinated volunteers across Belarus.

Was repressed for her civic stance — a former political prisoner (released from a penal colony in 2024).

Today coordinates humanitarian aid and supports people in difficult life circumstances. Developing a programme for assisting elderly people.

• Supporting families and children in vulnerable situations.
• Developing systemic social assistance.
• Supporting elderly people.
• Strengthening civic solidarity.

Mother of six children, four of whom are adopted.