President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko signed Decree 1, which declares 2026 the year of Belarusian women.
The document was adopted with a view to forming a national image of working women and promoting the role of women in the preservation and development of society.
The government with the participation of Belarusian women, the Minsk City Executive Committee is tasked to develop and approve a republican plan of activities for the 2026 Year of Belarusian Woman. The Government will also coordinate the activities of public bodies and other organizations to implement this plan.
The decree shall take effect upon its official publication.