# New Belarus implements Vocdoni Protocol for transparent Coordination Council elections

## tl;dr

With the **integration of the Vocdoni Protocol into the New Belarus app**, all Belarusians can now **participate in votes after registering and validating their citizenship**. This integration offers verifiability, transparency, censorship resistance, and scalability in governance.

The **first vote conducted** with our protocol was **to elect the Coordination Council**, a body **representing Belarusian democratic forces and civil society**. The voting was a success, with **6,723 votes** cast and **international observers**.

Vocdoni Protocol remains a **reliable solution for any entity aiming to enhance democracy** and participation in communities, organizations, and governments. **Especially when there is a threat to the integrity of the vote and censorship**.

## What is New Belarus?

**New Belarus envisions a democratic, prosperous future for Belarus, emphasizing democracy, rule of law, and social justice**. The society aims for accountable governance, protected human rights, and equal opportunities for all citizens. Key focuses include education, healthcare, a free-market economy, a strong civil society, cultural diversity, and European integration.

The New Belarus platform, accessible via an app, offers a comprehensive range of services including medical and legal assistance, online education, job opportunities, and business advice.

Recently, the **Vocdoni voting protocol was integrated into the platform to facilitate secure and transparent voting**, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of the electoral process.

## The Importance of the Coordination Council

The Coordination Council, initiated by [Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sviatlana_Tsikhanouskaya) in August 2020, **serves as a representative body for democratic forces and civil society in Belarus**. It aims to address the political crisis, ensure social cohesion, and protect the sovereignty of Belarus. Operating remotely due to government repression, **the Council is a unifying platform for various political and civil organizations, fostering collaboration and democratic change**.

![](/blog/images/2026/01/new_belarus_1.webp)

Real screenshots from the New Belarus app showing the Coordination Council vote, conducted on top of the Vocdoni Protocol.

**The election had a group of 7 independent observers** led by a French parliament representative, [Frédéric Petit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric_Petit_\(21st_century_politician\)).

## The Role of Vocdoni in the Elections

The elections to the Coordination Council, held from May 25 to May 28, 2024, finished with [6,723 votes cast](https://app.vocdoni.io/processes/6b342d99f21875cf9c7da3d567bfcf099275bfdc5249727ad3bc030c00000001). **Given the challenging political environment in Belarus, ensuring the integrity and security of the voting process is paramount**. Vocdoni's blockchain-based voting protocol provides the ideal solution for this critical task.

- **Security**: Vocdoni ensures that every vote is securely recorded and protected from tampering.
- **Transparency**: The blockchain ledger provides a transparent and auditable record of all votes cast. This transparency helps build trust among voters, as they can independently verify that their votes have been correctly recorded and counted.
- **Censorship Resistance**: In an environment where the government may attempt to suppress democratic processes, Vocdoni's decentralized nature ensures that the voting process cannot be easily blocked.
- **Scalability**: Vocdoni can handle a large number of votes efficiently, making it suitable for elections of this size.

![](/blog/images/2026/01/new_belarus_2.webp)

A screenshot showing how the voting looks in our app, [Vocdoni.app](https://vocdoni.app). Since the protocol is decentralized and open, the voting can be visualized from any frontend.

**By utilizing Vocdoni, the Coordination Council elections can proceed with a high level of confidence in the security and integrity of the process**. This helped to ensure that the election results genuinely reflect the will of the people, laying a strong foundation for future democratic governance in Belarus.

To know more about [New Belarus](https://newbelarus.com/index_en.html) [visit their site](https://newbelarus.com/index_en.html) and watch this video explaining how it works (subtitles not available):

[Як прагаласаваць? Рэгіструемся ў прыладзе. / Каардынацыйная рада](https://www.youtube.com/embed/H6Xm3UBMJjM?feature=oembed)