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Year of Belarusian Woman became a symbol

The president called 2024 a landmark and unique year

President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko announced in April that 2024 will be celebrated as the "Year of the Belarusian Woman." At an official event, the head of state noted that for the first time in the country's history, they had chosen not just a theme for the year, but its symbol. "The Year of the Belarusian Woman should become special," emphasized Lukashenko, stating plans to make 2024 "special" and full of initiatives aimed at supporting women's creativity, professional development, and participation in public life.

Context

Defining annual themes has been a norm in Belarus for years, but the symbolic element was introduced only this year.

Summary:

Lukashenko announced that 2024 is the 'Year of the Belarusian Woman,' emphasizing that for the first time the country has chosen a symbolic theme for the year.