A day of remembrance for Roman Bondarenko (1990–2020), a Belarusian artist whose death became a symbol of the struggle for freedom, dignity and justice in Belarus.
On 11 November 2020, Roman Bondarenko died after being brutally beaten in Minsk following his opposition to the removal of protest symbols in his neighbourhood. His final words, “I’m going out,” became a powerful symbol of courage and solidarity.
This day honours Roman’s memory and remembers all those who have suffered repression for standing up for freedom and human dignity in Belarus.