Building on more than thirty years of experience in advocacy, awareness raising, and community empowerment, the new strategic plan of the association LGL has been prepared for 2026–2030. The strategy has been developed in light of the changing political and social environment, as well as new challenges and opportunities. During this period, particular attention will
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During this year’s Baltic Pride, the festival was enriched by the Pride House initiative – a series of workshops, discussions, performances, and other events created by young queer people for young queer people. Hundreds of visitors experienced the program and took part in creating a space that felt like home: one where self-expression thrived, community
We are thrilled to announce a landmark achievement in Lithuanian human rights history. For the first time ever, on August 8, 2025, a Lithuanian court has officially recognized the family relationship between two women in the form of a partnership and ordered the state to register their relationship as a civil status act. The Vilnius
The Lithuanian Gay League invites you to participate in an important scientific study dedicated to researching the experiences of trans and non-binary individuals in the workplace. About the project: Vytautas Magnus University, together with the Lithuanian Gay League and international partners, is conducting an EU-funded project “Transcending Barriers: Promoting Transgender Inclusion in the Workplace” from
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
LGL Representatives Present Partnership Regulation Priorities On July 18th, 2025, LGL (Lithuanian Gay League) representatives Executive Director Vladimir Simonko and lawyer Monika Antanaityte met with Ministry of Justice officials, academia and NGOs to discuss and present their priorities and expectations for the upcoming Partnership Institute legislation. Following the Constitutional Court’s April ruling that declared the
Vilnius, July 2, 2025 – The Lithuanian Gay League (LGL) is participating in an important European initiative “Transcending Barriers: Promoting Trans Inclusion in the Workplace” (call: CERV-2023-EQUAL), which started on February 1, 2025, and is dedicated to combating discrimination faced by transgender and non-binary individuals. The two-year project will equip human resources specialists with essential
A series of workshops across six European countries has brought together diverse stakeholders to tackle one of society’s most pressing challenges: supporting victims of anti-LGBTQI+ hate crimes. The ENACT project (Enhancing the capacity of civil society organizations to support victims of anti-LGBTQI hate crimes) recently completed national workshops in Italy, Spain, Hungary, Greece, Lithuania, and
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 20–21, 2025, Eglė Kuktoraitė, Communication Manager at the National LGBT Rights Organization LGL, took part in the kick-off meeting of the international project “CLICK”, which took place in Girona, Spain. This meeting marks an important start to a new international initiative aimed at improving the well-being of LGBTIQ children, reducing the violence they face, and
The official Baltic Pride 2025 aftermovie has been released — capturing the spirit, emotion, and energy of the largest Pride event in Lithuanian history. On June 7, more than 20,000 people marched through the streets of Vilnius in the March for Equality. Under the slogan “Free to Be (Yourself),” the event brought together the LGBTQ+
“When marriage equality was adopted in Estonia, life went on, society did not collapse – it simply became a little more equal,” said Christian Veske, Estonia’s Commissioner for Gender Equality and Equal Treatment. In an interview with LRT.lt, he said marriage equality brought same-sex couples not only legal security but also emotional support and a