"Nasta Palazhanka is an activist in the opposition youth movement in Belarus, which she joined at the age of 14. As of 2011 she is Deputy Chairperson of the Malady Front (Young Front), an NGO in Belarus. She has advocated for freedom and human rights in Belarus despite threats, harassment, and imprisonment. She received a 2011 International Women of Courage award. However, she was unable to attend the ceremony."@en .