The National Human Rights Forum discussion “Is There Space for LGBTIQ+ People in Municipalities?” which took place on December 10, 2024, highlighted systematic problems: growing community distrust in government institutions, strengthening of anti-democratic forces particularly in regions, and limited inclusion of LGBTIQ+ people in social life. Dr. Vytautas Valentinavičius from Kaunas University of Technology presented
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On 28 November 2024 representatives of LGBTIQ+ friendly businesses and diplomatic representations were invited to take part at the presentation of Baltic Pride 2025 and discussion. The participants were greeted by IEVA DIRMAITĖ, Chairperson of the Vilnius City Human Rights Commission, and MARIANO ANDRADE GONZALEZ, Director of Johnson Matthey. VLADIMIR SIMONKO, Executive Director of LGL,
On August 30th, the Office of the Seimas Ombudsmen in Lithuania hosted a significant discussion titled “Facts Can Overcome Hate: Strengthening LGBTIQ+ Rights in Lithuania.” This event brought together representatives from state institutions, agencies, law enforcemement, researchers and academia as well as non-governmental organizations to address critical issues facing the LGBTIQ+ community. Seimas Ombudswoman and
On 17 August 2024 a delegation of representatives of the National LGBT rights organization LGL participated in the Tartu Pride March. Together with representatives of partner organizations Mozaika (Latvia), Estonian LGBT Association (Estonia), Latvian Human Rights Centre, Estonian Human Rights Centre, and Samtokin 78 (Iceland), a group of motivated LGL volunteers emersed in a colorful
On June 15 2024 a delegation of representatives of the National LGBT rights organization LGL participated in the Baltic Pride 2024 march in Riga. A large, joint delegation of LGL volunteers and representatives of the Tolerant Youth Association was clearly visible at the march in Riga. From the first moments of the march, the group
On 8 June 2024 the Lithuanian Pride March for Equality culminated with a gala concert in Vingis Park featuring live performances of national and international stars of the LGBTQI+ community: DJs, drag performers Cheddar Gorgeous (United Kingdom), LaDiva Live (Belgium-France), Rita Baga (Canada), Catherine d’Oex (Switzerland). The show was hosted by Sederginne (the Netherlands), Edma
On 8 June 2024 the traditional March for Equality was held in Vilnius under the framework of the Lithuanian Pride festival. The march, organized by the National LGBT rights organization LGL, was attended by more than 15 000 participants. The traditional March for Equality, which has been taking place since 2010, was enlivened by 10
On 7 June 2024, on the eve of the Lithuanian Pride March For Equality, a reception was held at the residence of H.E. Ole T. Horpestad, Ambassador of Norway. The reception was attended by the drag queens of the Lithuanian Pride concert. Catherine D’oex (Switzerland) performed to a large LGBTQI+ friendly audience, including Rita Baga
On 7 June 2024 the National LGBT rights organization LGL organized an international Lithuanian Pride conference “LGBTQI+ Inclusive Education for a Change in Diverse Society”, which took place in Vilnius City Municipality Conference Hall. During the international conference, the need to ensure education without discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, the right to
On 3 June 2024, the Pride month was festively opened in the garden of the British Embassy in Vilnius. During the reception Lithuanian Pride festival partners and friends were presented with awards for standing strong as an ally in the journey towards equality. Many stars of the music world dressed up colorfully for the occasion
On 4 April 2024, the premiere of the film Femme took place in the Apollo cinema in cooperation with Lithuanian Pride and charming sharp-tongued drag queens Luka Mokka and Edma. The film was presented in cooperation with LT Pride by the distributor “Garsų pasaulio įrašai” and the Apollo cinema center. Guests of the premiere did
On 15 March 2024 the National LGBT organization LGL organized the final conference of the Counter Hate project “Fight Hate: A Victim-Oriented and Intersectoral Approach in the Fight Against Hate Crimes”, held at the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania. During the event, the perspective of the needs of victims of hate crimes