News and updates on human rights developments in Lithuania and Europe
At the end of September 2024, 114 million people around the world had fled their homes due to war, natural disasters and violence. 1.6 million people have been displaced by conflict and violence. 6 million more than in 2022. The new European Union Pact on Migration and Asylum, adopted on 14 May 2024, aims to …
New EU pact on migration and asylum spurs changes in Lithuania Read More »
With wars, conflicts, disease outbreaks and climate change disasters, human mobility has increased dramatically, and migration and integration have become key issues. Europe’s strategic location and higher standard of living make it an attractive continent for migration. The northern countries are at the top of the list for those seeking new opportunities or fleeing danger …
Challenges and good practices in migrant integration in Finland Read More »
In recent years, migration policy has become one of the most important issues both in Lithuania and across Europe. In the context of war, political persecution, climate and other crises, Lithuania, located at the external border of the European Union, is facing new challenges that require quick, effective and humane solutions. After extensive research and …
One of the fundamental provisions guaranteeing the protection of families is the right to family life, a universal value that the State must protect and promote. Some migrants and asylum seekers, fleeing or voluntarily leaving their home countries, are separated from their families, not knowing when they will see them. The Directive on the right …
Bridging the gap: migrants’ right to family reunification in Europe Read More »
Migration in Europe is a pressing problem, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The war in Ukraine has highlighted the problem and forced European Union countries such as Finland and Lithuania to take swift action. Finland, with its progressive policies and long-standing focus on the effective integration of migrants and refugees, has often …
On Tuesday, 10 December, we invite the public to participate in the 7th National Human Rights Forum (NHRF), which will take place at the Lithuanian National Martynas Mažvydas Library. The annual event traditionally invites various groups of society to come together to discuss human rights challenges and opportunities to achieve a better quality of life …
7th National Human Rights Forum on International Human Rights Day Read More »
The Human Rights Monitoring Institute, together with independent experts, has prepared the 12th Review of the Human Rights Situation in Lithuania, analysing the situation in the country in 2022-2023. The Review provides a detailed analysis of the state of human rights protection in Lithuania, the situation of vulnerable groups, changes in the legal framework, the …
The 2020 Fundamental Rights Survey revealed that only 42% of Lithuanians are familiar with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, i.e. y. 11% below the EU average. These results show the need to strengthen public awareness and capacity. Limited knowledge hinders the effective exercise of rights and strategic use of litigation in …
The national election results in the European Union show that Europe’s political compass is moving to the right. In many EU Member States, such as Italy, Finland, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia and the Czech Republic, right-wing parties have been elected to power, while left-wing parties have suffered further defeats, including in the recent European Parliament elections. …
How fear of immigrants has led to the rise of the far right in Europe Read More »
The aim of this paper is to examine the economic impact of migration, with a particular focus on how the effective integration of migrants into the labour market and society can boost economic growth. While the media often focuses more on refugees, most of the media coverage, i.e. y. Two thirds of all migrants in …
The Key to a Successful Economy Lies in the Hands of Skilled Migrants Read More »
