According to the system introduced in 2005, the vehicle registration plates in Lithuania contain three capital letters, which are selected alphabetically in accordance with the sequence of registration. 15min.lt reports that the current attempt to introduce vehicle registration plates containing the letter combination GEJ (closely resembling the Lithuanian equivalent for the word “gay”) has caused
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An essay on the situation of LGBT rights in Lithuania by Kjetil Duvold & Inga Aalia*, published in the Baltic Worlds, analyzes the recent political and cultural developments in the Lithuanian society through the lens of public discourse on sexual orientation issues. The comprehensive analysis of legal and policy consideration regarding LGBT community is accompanied
Lithuanian Gay League (LGL) is a non-profit, non-governmental advocacy organisation for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Lithuania. LGL fights against homo-, bi- and transphobia and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Lithuania. Established in 1993, LGL is the oldest NGO in Lithuania dedicated to LGBT rights.
Vladimir Simonko, the chair of the Lithuanian gay League (LGL), has visited the United States for the first time after the restoration of independence of Lithuania. 15min.lt reports that he is still longing for the Texas Cowboys and has left a piece of his heart in San Francisco. The LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender)
This week the European Parliament released a study on a potential EU roadmap for LGBT equality. Such an EU action plan would draw together new laws and policies to strengthen equality and non-discrimination for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in the EU. The research was requested by the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties,
During a 15min.lt pre-electoral debate with the Minister of Justice, representative of the Liberal Movement Remigijus Simasius, Chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Lithuania Algirdas Butkevicius stated that he is categorically against same-sex marriages. “My personal position is even stronger. I am a believer and I am not afraid to tell that. Many people
In its ambitious election programme, the conservative Lithuanian party Homeland Union promises to further strengthen the family institute. Irena Degutiene, Chairman of the Parliamentary Group of the Homeland Union and Speaker of Parliament, claimed that she will actively oppose the legalization of homosexual partnerships, which would purportedly help civilization to destroy itself and humanity. “That
The Chair of Lithuanian Gay League will participate in a tour of the United States on a US State Department-sponsored program entitled “Advocating for Human and Civil Rights for the LGBT Community”. The program is part of the State Department’s ongoing efforts to promote human rights for LGBT people around the world. LGBT activists from
A survey reaching around 180,000 gay men across Europe has revealed that less than a quarter of gay men in Lithuania are open about their sexuality, which is well under the European average of around 40%. The results of the survey were published on 27 August, and reported by delfi.lt. In total 595 gay men
The Liberal and Centre Union, which is part of the ruling coalition, is against the legalisation of same-sex partnerships, reports delfi.lt. This statement was given by the Chairman of the Party Mr. Algis Čaplikas in a press release, stating that: “The Civil Partnership Legislation, prepared by the Ministry of Justice, does not concern homosexual persons
Many thanks for making it possible for me to participate in the review of Lithuania before the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva last week and taking care of my accreditation and other logistical issues. I appreciate having the opportunity to meet members of the Human Rights Committee, establishing valuable contacts and participating in discussions.
Two representatives from LGL participated in the ANSO (Association of Nordic and Pol-Balt LGBTQ Student Organizations) conference titled Queer Angle: A Look at Queer Society held in Reykjavik, Iceland 5–13 August 2012. During the conference participants had the chance to learn about and discuss varied topics such as sports, politics and pedagogy – all from