Constitutional Court Refuses to Address 18-Year Trans Rights Gap

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

Could Courts Finally End 17 Years of Legal Limbo for Transgender Rights?

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