On August 6-9, 2026 the LGL team is heading to WorldPride Amsterdam 2026. During the visit we will not only take part in the festival’s main events and meet our partners from the European Pride Business Network (EPBN), but also, during the Pride conference, co-host a discussion on workplace inclusion, the implementation of EU non-discrimination principles,
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Over the past few months, the ACTIVEAID project has reached an important implementation stage, working closely with professionals across Europe to improve the inclusion of trans and intersex people in healthcare and employment. Through training activities, policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement, the project continues to turn research into practical action. Training reaches 500 professionals A
Together with ILGA World, LGL has filed a stakeholder submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review, ahead of Lithuania’s fourth-cycle review in 2027. The submission assesses Lithuania’s record on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics from January 2022 to June 2026. Every UN member state has its human
One of the most memorable moments of Lithuanian Pride 2026 was the spectacular performance by Spain’s Eurovision stars Nebulossa at Kalnų Park in Vilnius. Bringing together thousands of Pride participants, the concert marked a powerful and joyful finale to this year’s celebrations, filling the evening with music, solidarity, and a shared commitment to equality. If
From 17–19 June 2026, Eglė Kuktoraitė, Communications Manager at the Lithuanian Gay League (LGL), participated in the Council of Europe’s No Hate Speech Week events in Strasbourg. The event brought together human rights experts, civil society organisations, policymakers, and technology specialists from across Europe to strengthen democratic resilience and explore effective ways to combat hate
Lithuanian Pride 2026 has come to an end, but the sense of community it fosters, the visibility it brings to the LGBT community, and the positive social change it inspires will continue long after the festival itself. This year, Lithuania’s largest LGBT event once again demonstrated that the vision of a more open, safer, and
The March for Equality! held in Vilnius on June 6 as part of Lithuanian Pride 2026 brought together around 18,000 people. The festival was not only a vibrant celebration in the streets of Vilnius, but also a powerful statement about the importance of LGBTQ+ human rights, equality, and respect. Thousands of participants, community members, allies,
On 6 June 2026, the grand Lithuanian Pride 2026 concert took place at Kalnų Park in Vilnius, serving as the highlight and culmination of the festival. Held immediately after the March for Equality, the free open-air event brought together thousands of people to celebrate diversity, equality, and human rights. The concert was organised by the
On 6 June, 2026 18,000 people gathered at the March for Equality in Vilnius to remind society of a simple yet still urgent truth: every family in Lithuania deserves equal dignity, respect and protection. As part of Lithuanian Pride 2026 festival, participants came together not only to celebrate diversity and community, but also to call
On 5 June 2026, on the eve of the Lithuanian Pride march “For Equality!”, members of the LGBTQ+ community, representatives of the diplomatic corps, and partners gathered at the Residence of the French Ambassador to Lithuania for an evening dedicated to solidarity, equality, and inclusion. The event was hosted by H.E. Lucie Stepanyan, Ambassador of France
On 5 June 2026, the international Lithuanian Pride 2026 conference, “Rainbow Families: Towards Legal, Social and Institutional Equality”, took place at the Vilnius City Municipality. The event brought together experts, policymakers, researchers, human rights advocates and community representatives from Lithuania, the Nordic and Baltic countries, and Ukraine. The conference aimed to strengthen dialogue on the rights,
On the evening of 4 June, the Estradà venue came alive with music, humour, creativity and the unmistakable spirit of queer cabaret. The event became one of the highlights of the Lithuanian Pride 2026 programme, bringing together community members, allies and everyone eager to celebrate diversity and queer culture. Throughout the evening, audiences enjoyed an