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EFHR 2026/01/16

“The Right Balance” – Ruling of The Supreme Administrative Court of Lithuania and the Dilemma

The beginning of the year brought a landmark decision in the years-long debate over the form of national minority education in Lithuania. The ruling

EFHR 2025/12/31

Looking Ahead to 2026

EFHR training 2025/12/22

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

Hate Speech 2025/12/19

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

EFHR 2025/12/17

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

EFHR 2025/12/16

Increasing the Number of Lithuanian Language Lessons in National Minority Schools – Stance on the

The new Government of the Republic of Lithuania, led by Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė, presented a plan in December that

EFHR 2025/12/15

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

EFHR 2025/12/12

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

Competitions 2025/12/10

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

EFHR 2025/05/08

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

EFHR 2025/02/17

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

EFHR 2024/12/31

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

EFHR 2024/12/27

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

EFHR 2024/12/16

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

EFHR 2024/12/10

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

EFHR 2024/11/08

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

EFHR 2024/06/21

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

Spelling of names and surnames 2024/03/15

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

Traineeships & Volunteering 2024/01/19

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

EFHR 2023/04/13

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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