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The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in Lithuania: challenges, prospects and implications for strategic litigation

Human Rights Monitoring Institute presents an analytical study “The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in Lithuania: Challenges, Prospects and Implications for Strategic Litigation”. The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, which came into force in 2009, is a truly powerful instrument, bringing together not only the basic civil, political, economic …

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New EU pact on migration and asylum spurs changes in Lithuania

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 …

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Challenges and good practices in migrant integration in Finland

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 …

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Bridging the gap: migrants’ right to family reunification in Europe

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 …

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A migration dilemma for Finland and Lithuania: is it possible to balance national security and humanism?

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 …

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New project “Strengthening Fundamental Rights through Strategic Litigation in Lithuania” launched

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 …

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How fear of immigrants has led to the rise of the far right in Europe

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. …

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Analytical study: the situation of migrants and asylum seekers in Lithuania

When the so-called migration crisis hit Lithuania in 2021, it became clear that Lithuania was unprepared for the challenge of the migration phenomenon in various senses, both in the short and the long term. While attempts are still being made to paint the migrant crisis as a “well-managed hybrid attack crisis”, it is important to …

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Launching a new project on the rights of migrants and asylum seekers

We have launched a new project “Crossing the border – monitoring and advocating for the rights of migrants and asylum seekers”. The project aims to ensure the effective implementation of the rights of migrants and asylum seekers, with an emphasis on the human element, and the compliance of public policies, legislation, decisions and practices with …

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HRMI provided information on migrants’ rights to the UN Special Rapporteur

The Human Rights Monitoring Institute has provided the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants with up-to-date information on the rights of migrants in Lithuania. The Special Rapporteur is currently working on a report on “Human rights violations at international borders: trends, prevention and accountability”. In this document, HRMI provides an overview …

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