This summer, Pride House became the beating heart of Baltic Pride—a welcoming, vibrant hub where the LGBTQ+ community and allies came together to connect, express themselves, and celebrate diversity. From June 2 to 8, Pride House opened its doors to hundreds of visitors, creating a space that felt like home: one where self-expression thrived, community
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On the eve of the Baltic Pride March for Equality, the remarkable Catherine D’Oex enchanted audiences with her soulful interpretations of classic French chanson. From the raw emotion of Édith Piaf to the timeless elegance of Charles Aznavour, each performance was a moving tribute to love, memory, and pride. The evening was further illuminated by
6 June 2025 marked a pivotal moment for equality and diversity in the workplace as the international Baltic Pride 2025 Conference took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva in Vilnius. The conference, which attracted over 100 participants, successfully united business leaders, policymakers, and LGBTI+ advocates to address challenges and innovations in inclusive employment practices.
On June 5th, 2025 the historic Vilnius Old Theatre transformed into a vibrant and inspiring space where art met activism. The Pride Voices Gala, part of the Baltic Pride 2025 program, brought together performers, activists, and allies in an unforgettable evening dedicated to amplifying LGBTQ+ voices, stories, and creative expression. The event showcased a diverse
On the evening of June 3rd, 2025 the British Ambassador to Lithuania, Liz Boyles, hosted a special reception at the British Embassy Garden in Vilnius to officially open Baltic Pride 2025 week. The event brought together members of the LGBTQ+ community, civil society leaders, diplomatic representatives, business partners, and human rights defenders in a celebration
On June 2, 2025, the Baltic Pride 2025 festival — the largest human rights event in the Baltic region — was officially launched with a press conference held at the Pride House at Estradà in central Vilnius. The National LGBT rights organization LGL invited members of the media to learn more about the festival’s program,
From June 2 to 8, 2025, Vilnius will host the Baltic Pride festival, organized by the National LGBT Rights Organization LGL. Under the slogan “Free to Be (Yourself),” the festival invites the LGBTQ+ community and its allies to come together in a week-long celebration of diversity, unity, and pride. The program includes the community space
Vilnius is preparing for the most vibrant human rights event of the year as the Baltic Pride 2025 festival returns to the capital for the third time. On June 7, the city center will host the traditional Pride March, which is expected to attract over 20,000 participants. Among them will be members of the LGBTIQ community from Lithuania, Latvia,
On May 30, 2025 the Office of the Seimas Ombudspersons became a hub of collaboration, hosting an interinstitutional discussion focused on protecting the rights of LGBTI individuals. The event was initiated by LGL, Lithuania’s national LGBT rights organization, and brought together representatives from government bodies, NGOs, and civil society. The discussion opened with remarks by
The newly released IGLYO LGBTQI Inclusive Education Index and Map 2025 offers a sobering look at the state of LGBTQI inclusion in schools across Europe. While some countries made commendable advances, others have seen setbacks or stagnation. Lithuania presents a complex case—one of important legal milestones, but persistent gaps in implementation and support for LGBTQI