On 22 October, the conference “A Bridge to Work for LGBTI+ People” was broadcast from Vilnius. It concluded “Connecting the Dots”, a two-year EU co-funded project, yet its main message was not about endings. It was about the fact that a bridge to work has to rest on solid economic and social foundations. Monday morning
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On 20 October 2026, the National LGBT Rights Organisation LGL held a focus group in Vilnius to discuss the experiences of the LGBTIQ+ community and pressing public policy challenges. The meeting explored the barriers LGBTIQ+ people face in everyday life and possible solutions to advance their rights and equality. The discussion addressed experiences of discrimination,
On 1–2 October 2026, the National LGBT Rights Organisation LGL hosted a partner meeting in Vilnius for the international project “CLICK: Connecting families, educators and policymakers to combat violence and enhance the wellbeing of LGBTIQ children through an intersectional approach.” During the meeting, project partners shared experiences, discussed ongoing activities and explored further cooperation to
On 1 October 2026, a reception for the international CLICK project was held at the residence of H.E. Fernando Fernández-Aguayo, Ambassador of Spain to Lithuania, in Vilnius, in collaboration with the National LGBT rights organization LGL. Organised to mark the CLICK partners’ meeting taking place in Vilnius on 1–2 October, the reception offered an opportunity
On 28 September 2026, the National LGBT Rights Organisation LGL, in cooperation with Valandėlė sau, held a focus group with LGBTIQ+ community members and young activists. The meeting in Šiauliai aimed to hear about the barriers people face in everyday life and the changes they expect from public institutions. Participants discussed the public policy issues
On 24–25 September 2026, Vilnius hosted INACH’s annual conference on digital violence and hate speech in the age of artificial intelligence. The conference and annual members’ meeting were jointly organised by the International Network Against Cyber Hate (INACH) and its member, the national LGBT rights organisation LGL. Representatives of civil society, policymaking, research and technology
On 16 September 2026, the National LGBT Rights Organisation LGL, together with the Office of the Seimas Ombudspersons of the Republic of Lithuania, organised an interinstitutional discussion titled “Protecting the Rights of Women and LGBTI People: Current Challenges and Joint Advocacy Priorities”. During the event, LGL Communications Manager Eglė Kuktoraitė presented the findings of research
From 6 to 8 August, the team of the National LGBT rights organisation LGL participated in WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 events in the Netherlands. During the visit, LGL representatives took part in the International Human Rights Conference, met with representatives of human rights organisations and LGBTIQ+ networks, and strengthened international partnerships. One of the key highlights
From 17–19 June 2026, Eglė Kuktoraitė, Communications Manager at the Lithuanian Gay League (LGL), participated in the Council of Europe’s No Hate Speech Week events in Strasbourg. The event brought together human rights experts, civil society organisations, policymakers, and technology specialists from across Europe to strengthen democratic resilience and explore effective ways to combat hate
On 6 June 2026, the grand Lithuanian Pride 2026 concert took place at Kalnų Park in Vilnius, serving as the highlight and culmination of the festival. Held immediately after the March for Equality, the free open-air event brought together thousands of people to celebrate diversity, equality, and human rights. The concert was organised by the
On 6 June, 2026 18,000 people gathered at the March for Equality in Vilnius to remind society of a simple yet still urgent truth: every family in Lithuania deserves equal dignity, respect and protection. As part of Lithuanian Pride 2026 festival, participants came together not only to celebrate diversity and community, but also to call
On 5 June 2026, on the eve of the Lithuanian Pride march “For Equality!”, members of the LGBTQ+ community, representatives of the diplomatic corps, and partners gathered at the Residence of the French Ambassador to Lithuania for an evening dedicated to solidarity, equality, and inclusion. The event was hosted by H.E. Lucie Stepanyan, Ambassador of France