Commissioner for Human Rights

Country visit report

Lithuania should strengthen the protection of women and children against violence and build a more inclusive society for persons with disabilities

“While considerable progress has been achieved in protecting human rights in recent years, the Lithuanian authorities still have to address some remaining shortcomings, in particular as regards the protection of women, children and persons with disabilities” said Nils Muižnieks, Council of Europe...

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Letter to Speaker of the Parliament of Lithuania

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Visit to Lithuania

Lithuania: ensure better protection for persons with disabilities, children and victims of domestic violence

“I welcome the commitment expressed by the authorities to move away from the practice of placing children without parental care and people with disabilities in institutions. However, many persons continue to live in an institutional environment. The authorities should intensify their efforts to...

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Commissioner Hammarberg continues dialogue with Lithuanian authorities on discrimination issues and minority rights

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Letter to the Prime Minister of Lithuania

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Letter to the Speaker of the Seimas

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The Commissioner discussed minorities’ rights and discrimination issues during his visit to Lithuania

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Memorandum

Commissioner presents memoranda on Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden

Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg presented memoranda on the state of human rights in Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden to the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers. Prepared after a visit by members of his office, the memoranda contain an assessment of progress in implementing the previous...

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Memorandum to the Lithuanian Government

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Report on visit to Lithuania

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