Szpila Collective

Solidarity with the Five!
Read more about the trial against five people who provide humanitarian aid at the poland-belarus border and now face serious criminal charges. Up to 5 years in prison!

The Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, in cooperation with the Szpila Collective, presents the latest report on the criminalisation of humanitarian aid. The report documents:

  • actions of the justice system against activists and volunteers,
  • testimonies of Podlasie residents who have been facing the consequences of the humanitarian crisis for years,
  • legal and social analyses prepared by a team of experts.

This publication sums up an important period – the years 2021–2024 – and highlights the consequences that systemic criminalisation of solidarity has for society.