The ILGA-Europe Annual Conference came to a joyful close on 25 October 2025 with a lively gala dinner that perfectly captured the spirit of celebration and community. Set against the scenic backdrop of Vilnius, the evening brought participants together to relax, reconnect, and reflect on several inspiring days of dialogue, solidarity, and shared purpose. Guests

At this year’s ILGA-Europe Annual Conference, the National LGBT rights organisation LGL presented insights from the newly released transnational desk research report “Mapping Realities of Rainbow Families: Challenges and Needs.” The session, Rainbow Families: Stories of Resilience and Advocacy, brought together activists, researchers, and advocates from across Europe to discuss the lived realities of rainbow

On 23 October 2025, during the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference, representatives of the National LGBT Rights Organization LGL, the Tolerant Youth Association, and Freedom to Marry Global met with Laurynas Šedvydis, Chair of the Seimas Committee on Human Rights, to discuss the prospects for legal recognition of same-sex partnerships in Lithuania. The discussion highlighted the importance

At the 2025 ILGA-Europe Annual Conference, LGL co-hosted two key events spotlighting a turning point for LGBT family rights in Lithuania. Following the Constitutional Court’s ruling that the lack of partnership regulation violates the Constitution—and the Vilnius District Court’s historic registration of a same-sex couple—politicians can no longer delay action. With amendments to the Civil

On 22 October 2025, the Opening Reception of the ILGA-Europe Annual Conference took place at the National Museum—Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. This special evening brought together LGBTQ+ leaders, activists, and allies from across Europe to mark the beginning of an important week of discussion, connection, and action for equality. As co-hosts, LGL

From 20 to 22 October 2025, Vilnius hosted the Bi+ Equal Conference and Founding General Meeting — a vibrant, inspiring, and historic gathering for the Bi+ community across Europe. The three-day event brought together activists, community leaders, and allies for panels, workshops, discussions, and social activities dedicated to advancing Bi+ visibility, inclusion, and rights. National

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.

On June 7, 2025, the meadow near the White Bridge in Vilnius transformed into a vibrant celebration of equality, inclusion, and freedom as the main Baltic Pride 2025 open-air concert took place. The free event followed the inspiring March for Equality and became one of the most anticipated highlights of the entire festival. The concert brought together

On June 7, 2025, Vilnius hosted the most significant event of the year for the LGBTQ+ community in Lithuania – the Baltic Pride March for Equality. The main event of the Baltic Pride festival drew an unprecedented 20,000 participants, marking the largest gathering in the history of Lithuania’s LGBTQ+ rights movement. From early afternoon, people from across Lithuania

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

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.