LGBT rights

  • Politics

Lithuanian parliament speaker ‘not ready’ for same-sex partnerships

The Lithuanian society is not ready for same-sex partnerships, Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas Loreta Graužinienė believes. [...]

9 years ago
  • Society

Strasbourg court ruling on same-sex unions relevant for Lithuania, lawyer says

The new practice of the European Court of Human Rights on regulation of same-sex relationships is significant for Lithuania, says…

9 years ago
  • Society

Brussels to hear complaint on restricted broadcast of LGBT video in Lithuania

The European Commission (EU) plans to look into the complaint filed by the Lithuanian Gay League, an LGBT rights NGO,…

9 years ago
  • Opinion

A very good week for President Obama

On Friday morning whilst he was preparing the eulogy for the nine murdered black people in Charleston, South Carolina, United…

9 years ago
  • Society

Lithuania grapples with homophobia

Lithuania has recently started discussing its attitudes towards homosexuality, in what remains a novelty for a country ranked among the…

9 years ago

Riga hosts EuroPride march of 5,000

The capital of Latvia, Riga, hosted EuroPride on Saturday with 5,000 people flying in from around the world to take…

10 years ago
  • Defence

Lithuanian army claimed to discriminate against gay servicemen

Lithuania's defence minister has been forced to reassure that the country's military does not discriminate against gay men after an…

10 years ago
  • Society

Lithuanian parliament speaker speaks out against same-sex marriage

Lithuania's Parliamentary Speaker Loreta Graužinienė says she opposes same-sex marriages, giving no clear answer about partnership. [...]

10 years ago
  • Society

Lithuania’s civil partnership bill to be reviewed by catholic church

Final adjustments to a bill on registered partnership, drafted by the Lithuanian Ministry of Justice, are being made with the…

10 years ago
  • Society

Human Rights Watch criticizes Lithuanian justice minister’s stance on same-sex partnership

The Lithuanian justice minister’s blanket rejection of a gender neutral bill to allow civil partnerships contravenes European standards, Human Rights…

10 years ago
  • Opinion

Opinion: Homophobia and the ambiguous problem of individual freedom

The recent sensation around the homophobic Facebook post written by the Lithuanian DJ “Ten Walls” (Marijus Adomaitis) has generated –…

10 years ago
  • Society

Lithuanian president comments on homophobic Facebook rant by DJ Ten Walls

The recent homophobic rant by Lithuanian DJ and producer Marijus Adomaitis, known internationally as Ten Walls, and the following outcry…

10 years ago
  • Politics

Lithuanian justice minister: Same-sex couples are more propaganda than reality

Lithuania's Ministry of Justice has drafted a bill that, if passed, would introduce the institution of partnership into the country's…

10 years ago
  • Society

Lithuania might violate human rights convention by legalizing opposite-sex partnership only, expert says

By treating opposite-sex and same-sex partnerships differently, Lithuania might violate the European Convention of Human Rights, Vilnius University Professor of…

10 years ago
  • Politics

Lithuanian president snaps at Latvian journalist after being asked about gay rights and basketball

A Latvian journalist has felt the wrath of the Lithuanian president after asking several questions that "have not been agreed…

10 years ago
  • Society

Lithuanian LGBT* activists ride down streets of Vilnius on Rainbow bus

At noon on Sunday, the Lithuanian Gay League, LGBT* rights organization, took a ride on a rainbow bus down the…

10 years ago
  • Society

LGBT individuals in Lithuania afraid to report discrimination at work for fear of losing job

Although Lithuania is on the bottom of the European Union (EU) list in terms of the situation of LGBT people,…

10 years ago
  • Society

Homophobic lawmakers and restrictions on free expression mar Lithuania’s LGBTI rights record

Azerbaijan, Russia and Armenia are the worst countries in Europe for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) rights, according…

10 years ago
  • Opinion

Opinion: Who are these people?

They were burned at the stake, “treated” with electroshock therapy, but represented and do represent 7-15% of the population. [...]

10 years ago
  • Society

Lithuanian LGBT community to celebrate IDAHOT and Rainbow Days

From the 14th to the 20th of May, the National LGBT* Organization LGL is ready to lead off the dance…

10 years ago