LGL’s EVS volunteers held a workshop about gender identity and sexual orientation in the Vilnius Gediminas Technical University this Tuesday. The target group was mainly the English-speaking students of the University. The workshop consisted of two main parts: gender identity and sexual orientation. While the presentation was prepared by João , the activities were done
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LGL’s second game night event was definitely as fun as our previous Valentine’s Day game night. The participants greatly enjoyed spending some quality time together. Even though the number of participants was significantly less compared to the previous event, it did not hinder us in having a blast. The most popular board games of the
Join LGL on June 9th and come to one of the biggest LGBT* community events in the Baltic States with the specially reserved LGL bus. Let’s celebrate diversity and freedom together representing Lithuania while marching in the Baltic Pride 2018 parade in Riga under LGL’s flag together with a cool company: staff, volunteers and friends of
The National LGBT* rights organization LGL is growing! We are recruiting for a position of project manager (eligible to work in Vilnius for a period of 1 year with possible prolongation). JOB DESCRIPTION Main responsibilities Manage cross-border projects; Be responsible for overall project ownership; Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time, ensuring deadlines
On the very last day of February, 2018 a Bi-questionnaire was launched. Two bisexual activists Aliona Nova and Kotryna Avsiukevičiūtė created it by thinking that although two brains are better than one, dozens of brains should work even better in letting everyone know what should bisexual activist focus on. “In other words, we are trying
As strong advocates for human rights, Canada and Chile are committed to promoting and protecting LGBTI communities around the world. The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs; His Excellency (H.E.) Heraldo Muñoz Valenzuela, Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs; and Randy Boissonnault, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Special Advisor on LGBTQ2 issues, today announced Chile will
TrustLaw, the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s global pro bono service and IGLYO, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Queer & Intersex (LGBTQI) Youth & Student Organisation launch, ‘Expression Abridged: Legal Analysis of Anti-LGBT Propaganda Laws’ today. The report discusses in detail the various legislations aimed at banning LGBT ‘propaganda’ to minors which have been enacted or
On 22nd March, 2018 the fifth annual National Equality and Diversity Awards took place at the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. A jury and online voters selected people, organizations and initiatives to be honoured for their contributions in the field of human rights in 2017. This event has become a symbol of appreciation
My mid-term training took place in Trakai, 9-13 April. Our team consisted of two Lithuanian trainers and 12 EVS volunteers from Germany, Austria, Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine, Spain, Portugal and Romania. The main aim of the workshops was to make us reflect on our past, present and future. This allowed us to take a more holistic
Coming out is an important step in queer people’s lives. The wish to live fully and proudly is often clouded by the fear of alienation or of putting our safety at risk. Moreover, the weight of hiding part of our identity is frequently wrapped around feelings of shame and self-doubt. It is important to find
On the evening of March 22nd at the Palace of the Grand Dukes, the National Equality and Diversity Awards took place. A commission and online voters selected people, organizations and initiatives to be honored for their contributions in the field of human rights in 2017. Individuals and initiatives were awarded in eight categories: The Breakthrough
Mental health is instrumental during every stage of life, from childhood, adolescence and through adulthood. It compasses our emotional, psychological and social well-being. The way of thinking, mood, behaviour and social interaction are some of the areas affected by Mental Health. For LGBTI+ individuals, being mentally and emotionally healthy can sometimes be a difficult mission.