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Statement

Lithuania: human rights should be at the centre of the parliamentary debate on migration and asylum

24/04/2023 Strasbourg

“I call on the Lithuanian Parliament to reject the draft amendments to the Law on the State Border and its Protection, which would legalise the current practices that put persons in need of international protection at risk of pushbacks,” said the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights,...

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Letter

Lithuania: safeguards in asylum procedures and preventing pushbacks should be central to response to migration challenges

24/08/2021 Strasbourg

In a letter to the Prime Minister of Lithuania published today, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatović, calls for the response to migration-related challenges to be fully compliant with the country’s human rights obligations, in particular by ensuring fair asylum...

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Country visit report

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

19/04/2017 Strasbourg

“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

Letter from the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muižnieks, to Mr Viktoras PRANCKIETIS, Speaker of the Parliament of Lithuania, concerning the protection of children's rights. Read the letter: CommDH(2017)6 / 16 February 2017

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Visit to Lithuania

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

09/12/2016 Lithuania

“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

[17/02/10 09:30] The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Thomas Hammarberg, published today letters sent to the Prime Minister of Lithuania and to the Speaker of the Seimas (Parliament) on discrimination issues, minority rights and steps taken to investigate whether the CIA detained...

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Letter to the Prime Minister of Lithuania

Letter from the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights to Mr Andrius Kubilius, Prime Minister of Lithuania CommDH(2010)4 / 17 February 2010 Reply by Mr Andrius Kubilius, Prime Minister of Lithuania, to the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights CommDH(2010)5 / 17 February 2010

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Letter to the Speaker of the Seimas

Letter from the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights to Ms Irena Degutienė, Speaker of the Seimas CommDH(2010)6 / 17 February 2010 Reply by Ms Irena Degutienė, Speaker of the Seimas, Lithuania, to the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights CommDH(2010)7 / 17 February 2010

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

[22/10/2009] Commissioner Hammarberg visited Lithuania from 19 to 20 October for high level discussions with the Lithuanian authorities where a number of human rights issues were raised, including minority rights, the need to investigate the alleged existence in Lithuania of a secret detention...

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Memorandum

Commissioner presents memoranda on Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden

16/05/2007 Strasbourg

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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