On September 16, 2025, Lithuania’s Constitutional Court issued a decision that represents a significant setback for transgender rights in Lithuania. While we understand the Court’s stated jurisdictional concerns, we believe this decision perpetuates a grave injustice and fails to fulfill the Court’s constitutional duty to protect fundamental human rights. The Context: A System Designed to
Author Archive: Eglė
A historic milestone was reached in Vilnius this week as Eglė and Karolina, together for 13 years, exchanged rings in Vilnius Town Hall — the first officially recognised same-sex civil union in Lithuania. The celebration followed an August 8 Vilnius District Court ruling that recognised their partnership, a decision that took legal effect last week.
The National LGBT rights organization LGL, organizer of the Lithuanian Pride 2026 festival, has announced that the international electro-pop sensation Nebulossa will perform at the concert in Vilnius’s Kalnų Park, which traditionally crowns the March for Equality. The group’s highly anticipated show will take place on June 6, 2026, as part of the festival’s grand concert program. Nebulossa is known
We are thrilled to announce a landmark achievement in Lithuanian human rights history. For the first time ever, on August 8, 2025, a Lithuanian court has officially recognized the family relationship between two women in the form of a partnership and ordered the state to register their relationship as a civil status act. The Vilnius
The Lithuanian Gay League invites you to participate in an important scientific study dedicated to researching the experiences of trans and non-binary individuals in the workplace. About the project: Vytautas Magnus University, together with the Lithuanian Gay League and international partners, is conducting an EU-funded project “Transcending Barriers: Promoting Transgender Inclusion in the Workplace” from
The Ukmergė Chamber of Vilnius Regional District Court has issued a ruling suspending the examination of a civil case concerning the amendment of civil status documents indicating gender and referring to the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Lithuania with a request to resolve the compliance of laws applicable in the case with the fundamental
LGL Representatives Present Partnership Regulation Priorities On July 18th, 2025, LGL (Lithuanian Gay League) representatives Executive Director Vladimir Simonko and lawyer Monika Antanaityte met with Ministry of Justice officials, academia and NGOs to discuss and present their priorities and expectations for the upcoming Partnership Institute legislation. Following the Constitutional Court’s April ruling that declared the
Vilnius, July 2, 2025 – The Lithuanian Gay League (LGL) is participating in an important European initiative “Transcending Barriers: Promoting Trans Inclusion in the Workplace” (call: CERV-2023-EQUAL), which started on February 1, 2025, and is dedicated to combating discrimination faced by transgender and non-binary individuals. The two-year project will equip human resources specialists with essential
A series of workshops across six European countries has brought together diverse stakeholders to tackle one of society’s most pressing challenges: supporting victims of anti-LGBTQI+ hate crimes. The ENACT project (Enhancing the capacity of civil society organizations to support victims of anti-LGBTQI hate crimes) recently completed national workshops in Italy, Spain, Hungary, Greece, Lithuania, and
On 25–27 June 2025, the international “Proud Pupils” conference took place in Barcelona, focusing on LGBTQI inclusion in education. The event brought together representatives of youth, human rights, and educational organizations from across Europe. LGL was represented by Communications Manager Eglė Kuktoraitė, who contributed to discussions on creating safe and supportive environments for LGBTQI students.