Halina Liashkevich
Activist, political scientist, promoter of historical memory in emigration
Civic activist, Head of Secretariat at TVP Belsat
Ran as a candidate for the "European Choice" faction in the 2024 CC elections. Recognised as an extremist for her activism.
Background
Has lived in Warsaw since 2004. Studied at the University of Warsaw, Faculty of Journalism and Political Sciences (political science, international studies, local government administration). Participant of the Kastus Kalinouski Scholarship Programme.
Descends from an ancient noble family that fought for Belarusian independence since the tsarist era.
Languages: Belarusian (fluent), Polish (fluent), English (B1), Spanish (A2).
Political and civic activity
Since 2006 — active participant in civic initiatives, cultural and educational programmes, and actions for democratic change in Belarus.
Most recent position: Head of the Secretariat of three editorial offices of the Foreign Media Centre of Polish Television (TVP Belsat) — coordination of processes, teams, and communications between departments.
Volunteer of the Coordination Council secretariat (2024): meeting moderation, documentation, and preparation of meetings.
Worked at Fundacja Prospect (economics department), international kindergarten.
Sang in the Warsaw Free Choir. Appeared in the film "Belarusian Resistance". Performed in a theatre studio.
Member of: the Union of Poles in Belarus (2002–2007), "Zubr", and the Union for Democracy in Belarus.
Personal
Raising a 9-year-old bilingual daughter Alisa, who has talents in programming and art.
Interests: genealogy, American studies, philosophy, science fiction.