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

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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

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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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Hate speech, Euroscepticism, citizenship. Comparative research report on Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania

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The aim of this international study, in which the Human Rights Monitoring Institute participated, is to analyse  hate discourses and practices in terms of concepts, European and national standards, objectives, actors, anti-discrimination policies and good practices. It examines the emergence and manifestations of Euroscepticism in countries where Euro-optimistic and Euro-realist sentiments prevail. It also examines …

Hate speech, Euroscepticism, citizenship.
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Training curriculum for Training of Trainers on the topic of hate crime and how to tackle it

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This Training Curriculum  for Training of Trainers in the Baltic region on the topic of hate crime and how to tackle it from the civil society perspective “Capacity and Network Building Through Knowledge Sharing to Address Racism, Xenophobia and Other Forms of Intolerance” and the accompanying guidelines on how to prepare and run the aforementioned training was …

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Lithuanian Parliament Aims to Criminalize Stalking

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The Human Rights Monitoring Institute has provided its opinion on this Parliamentary draft bill, noting that stalking is dangerous, with serious consequence for the victim. Stalkers often seek unwanted contact with their targets, disrupting their lives, creating constant tension and anxiety, and restricting their freedom of action. Victims sometimes need to change their address and contact details, …

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Human rights and mental health: contextual insights at the start of a new project

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Dainius Pūras, Director of HRMI. It is recognized today that mental health is as important as physical health, and that there is a need to seriously invest in mental health of society and each of its member. There are attempts globally to come to an agreement on the main principles about how to most effectively …

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First Women’s Mutual Assistance Forum Launched in Lithuania

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A mutual assistance forum for women who have suffered domestic violence, www.MoterysMoterims.lt was recently launched in Lithuania. The forum is a virtual platform for women to share personal stories about violence they have suffered at the hands of their partners, how to escape from violence, and what kind of support is available to victims of domestic abuse. …

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Amendments to Lithuanian Law Threaten Freedom of Expression

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The Lithuanian Parliament has started the new year by making fresh attempts to restrict the freedom of the media and the public to express their views. Proposed changes threaten freedom to challenge views and criticise authorities Amendments to the Law on the Provision of Information to the Public, which were tabled on 2 January by …

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Human rights in Lithuania 2016-2017 Overview

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Human Rights Monitoring Institute presents 2016-2017 human rights overview. This is the ninth review assessing the implementation of human rights requirements in Lithuania in recent years. It looks at where we have made progress and where we are stuck and where we do not respect the dignity of others. The Review is aimed at professionals …

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Sekmadienis Ltd. v. Lithuania: When Freedom of Expression is Restricted on a Whim

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By banning ads featuring characters resembling Jesus and St. Mary, Lithuania unreasonably restricted free speech and the freedom of expression, concluded the ECtHR in the case of Sekmadienis Ltd. v. Lithuania. The Lithuanian authorities acted unreasonably when they fined Sekmadienis Ltd. for ads with people resembling religious characters, ruled the European Court of Human Rights. The State’s …

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