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Third Congress of the World Association of Belarusians "Backauscyna"Over 200 representatives of Belarusian diaspora convened in Miensk on July 5-6, 200The congress was attended by delegates from 18 countries: U.S.A, Canada, Belgium, Australia, United Kingdom, Poland, Baltic republics, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakstan, Moldova, Uzbekistan, who represented 72 diaspora organizations. Among guests were the U.S. ambassador Michael Kozak, representatives of Ukraine, Armenia and of international organizations - OSCE and the United Nations. Following governmental structures were also represented: ministries of education, culture and justice, and the State Committee on religion and nationalities. The congress adopted following documents: * "The Belarusian Community Abroad in the 21st Century" ( program of consolidation and support of Belarusian diaspora in the years 2001 - 2005). According to this program, Belarusian diaspora expects the state of Belarus to undertake these concrete steps: creation of a state committee on diaspora, adoption of the law "On Belarusian Diaspora", defense of rights of Belarusian minorities in other countries by concluding corresponding international agreements. * resolution, expressing support of the Act of Independence, adopted by the All-Belarusian Congress on July 29, 2000 * resolution on activity and support of World Association of Belarusians "Backauscyna" * declaration on Belarusian language. Despite the efforts of Belarus' embassies in the countries of the former Soviet Union and of the State Committee on Religion and Nationalities, who tried to dissuade diaspora from attending, 2/3 of the nominated delegates took part in its proceedings, Professor Anatol Hryckievic was elected the president of "Backauscyna", and Mrs. Alena Makouskaja - the chairperson of the Association's Council. This article appeared in Belarusian ReviewVol. 13, Issue 3 --------------------------------------------- c 2001 Belarusian Review, All rights reserved. E-Mail: BelReview@aol.com
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