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EFHR Training on Recognising and Responding to Hate Speech
On 22 December, representatives of the European Foundation of Human Rights (EFHR) were again present at Vilnius St. John Paul
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Preventing Hate Speech: Three Training Sessions at Vilnius Žvėrynas Gymnasium
On 19 December, the European Foundation of Human Rights (EFHR) conducted three training sessions for 12th-grade students at Vilnius Žvėrynas
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EFHR Training Session for Students of Vilnius St. John Paul II Gymnasium
On 17 December, the European Foundation of Human Rights (EFHR) conducted a training session for students of third classes at
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Four Educational Training Sessions for Students Held at Jan Śniadecki Gymnasium in Šalčininkai
On 15 December, the European Foundation of Human Rights (EFHR) held a series of four training sessions on recognising hate
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EFHR Training on Identifying and Countering Hate Speech
On 12 December, representatives of the European Foundation of Human Rights (EFHR) visited Vilnius „Sostinės“ Gymnasium. A training dedicated to
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Learn about human rights with a quiz
Human rights are fundamental standards that ensure a safe, dignified and free life for every individual. They help protect a
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Proposed amendment to the education law – marginalization of minority languages?
In April 2025, representatives of the opposition Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) registered a draft amendment to the
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Lithuanian Supreme Court Rejects Cassation Appeal Over Spelling of Polish Name
On 13 February 2025, the Supreme Court of Lithuania has issued its final decision in the high-profile case concerning the
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Together for a better tomorrow: a message from the European Foundation of Human Rights for
Each new year brings new hopes, goals, and challenges. In the face of dynamic social and political changes, 2024 was
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Bilingual signs in Šalčininkai comply with the law – ruling of the Supreme Administrative Court
The Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania (LVAT) has issued a landmark ruling, overturning the decision of the State Language Inspectorate
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Lithuanian Bar Association: Disciplinary Penalty for a Hateful Post Against a Lithuanian Pole
The Court of Honor of the Lithuanian Bar Association, after examining the circumstances of the case during a hearing on
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10th December – International Human Rights Day
International Human Rights Day is observed on 10th December. It was established on the day the Universal Declaration of Human
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The Act on National Minorities in Lithuania adopted – a symbolic step without comprehensive solutions
On November 7, 2024, the Lithuanian Seimas passed the Act on National Minorities. The adoption of the act had been
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The European Foundation of Human Rights (EFHR) supports the restoration of the Polish language high
After a 25-year break, students from schools with Polish as the language of instruction in Lithuania have taken the state
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Conference on the original spelling of first and last names. Next steps in the fight
The European Foundation of Human Rights (EFHR) is actively working to restore the original spelling of first and last names
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Welcome to the newest member of our team, Dariusz Zagrodzki!
Dariusz Zagrodzki successfully completed his law studies with honors. Currently, he is a lecturer in the field of public international
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We invite you to read the latest publication which provides an overview of the situation
European Foundation of Human Rights volunteer Oksana Baitala prepared the overview „Prospects of inclusion national minorities into Lithuanian society and
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Practical Guide How To Protect Your Rights in Lithuania, presented by Oksana Baitala, a volunteer
“Just recently arrived in Lithuania? Or have been living here for a couple of years or even longer? Still struggling
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New volunteer – Nicole Marchetti – in our Foundation’s team
Nicole Marchetti is a former student of languages and international relations and a digital health specialist. She completed her bachelor’s
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