Research performed by the Human Rights Monitoring Institute
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 …
Analytical study: the situation of migrants and asylum seekers in Lithuania Read More »
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 …
After assessing the human rights of foreigners in places of temporary accommodation, the Seimas Ombudsman, Head of the Office Augustinas Normantas submitted a report recommending the Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonyte to pay attention to violations identified in the report and take all measures to ensure that admission of foreigners fully complies with the European and international law, …
We are inviting you to read a summary of the research HATE-CRIMES-AND-HATE-SPEECH-OVERVIEW-OF-THE-SITUATION-IN-LITHUANIA carried out by European Foundation of Human Rights, together with the Human Rights Monitoring Institute, Lithuanian Centre for Human Rights and Lithuanian Police School. This publication is in the framework of the implementation of the project “#PoliceAcademy_LT: Promoting Effective Response to Hate Crime and Hate Speech in …
HATE CRIMES AND HATE SPEECH: OVERVIEW OF THE SITUATION IN LITHUANIA Read More »
The Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture (OPCAT) has established the obligation of the state parties to create visiting bodies for the prevention of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, i.e. the National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs). Most of the Baltic and Nordic countries have ratified this protocol, with the …
An Overview of Torture Prevention Systems in Russia, Lithuania, Sweden and Norway Read More »
The police interview of a suspect is often crucial to his case. In order to ensure that the data collected during interviews are legitimate and reliable, the rights of suspects – the right to know, the right to translation, the right to a defence and others – must be guaranteed. These rights of suspects are …
In the interview room: procedural rights of suspects in Lithuania Read More »
The Comparative Report “Tackling Hate Crime and Hate Speech in Europe” was elaborated as one of the outputs of the project titled Tackling Hate Crime and Hate Speech that has been jointly implemented by non-governmental organisations from Slovakia (People in Need), Czech Republic (In IUSTITIA), Hungary (Subjective Values Foundation), Lithuania (Human Rights Monitoring Institute), and Malta …
Violence against women in the domestic environment is a significant societal problem and a violation of inherent human rights, both globally and in Lithuania. This crime is a very widespread phenomenon in Lithuania, which must be combated in order to contribute to the creation of a more open and mature society that respects and upholds …
Research report: ‘Intimate Partner Violence in Lithuania – Women’s Perspective’ Read More »
The Human Rights Monitoring Institute has concluded a study on the use of the European Arrest Warrant in Lithuania. The EAW is a simplified system for surrender of persons suspected or convicted of criminal offences between EU Member States, intended to prevent the EU’s open borders from being exploited by those seeking to evade justice. …
Beyond surrender: European Arrest Warrant in Lithuania Read More »
The #MeToo movement has also made an impact in Lithuania. The results of one survey show an average level of support from the populace towards the women speaking up, though some continue blaming them, claiming that they should’ve spoken up sooner. Shortly after the start of the #MeToo movement in the US, sexual harassment stories …
Sexual Harassment Survey: To Speak or Not to Speak? Read More »
