Declaration of Like-minded Embassies in Lithuania on the Occasion of the IDAHOBIT
On the occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia, we recognize and respect human diversity.
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The 2020 Community Solutions Program application is OPEN!
The Community Solutions Program (CSP), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and implemented by IREX, provides community leaders from around the world with an intensive, professional development exchange program in the United States from August to December 2020.
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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – 2019 Report Released
Today, Tuesday, July 30th, is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights. Every year, thousands of men, women and children fall into the hands of traffickers, in their own countries and abroad.
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Impressions from IVLP on “Regional Response to Refugee and Migration Issues” by E.Gudžinskaitė
On June 20, the World Refugee Day is observed all around the world. The day is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world.
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Ambassador Hall’s Opening Remarks at #That’s Harassment Panel Discussion at Vilnius University Library
Thank you for joining us this afternoon to discuss an incredibly important topic – sexual harassment and sexual violence. We began this conversation last year and as we have seen worldwide, it is vital that we continue addressing this issue.
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights 70th Anniversary – English Writing Competition
The U.S. Embassy in Lithuania in cooperation with Lithuanian state institutions invites all students from grades 9-12 to participate in an English writing competition to mark the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This is a chance to express your personal views or stories about the importance of …
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Ambassador Hall Remarks at Symposium “Diplomats Who Saved Jewish Lives” in Kaunas
It is a great honor and privilege for me to take part in this symposium, and to pay my respects to Chiune Sugihara, to Jan Zwartendijk, and to all those who assisted them in their efforts to save lives. As a career diplomat, the stories of these brave officials, who defied the odds, often defying …
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Notice of Funding Opportunity – Social Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities Program
The U.S. Embassy in Vilnius announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals to carry out a Social Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities Program in Lithuanian municipalities. The initial period of performance will be for 12 months.
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Ambassador Hall’s Remarks for #ThatsHarassment Panel Discussion at Vytautas Magnus University
Dear students, faculty, and experts: Thank you for joining us this afternoon to discuss such an important topic – sexual harassment and sexual violence. The topic of sexual harassment may make people uncomfortable, as it is not always easy to talk about, but we have seen – in the United States, in Lithuania, and across …
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Ambassador Hall’s Opening Remarks at #ThatsHarassment Panel Discussion
Dear students, faculty, and experts, thank you for joining us this afternoon to discuss such an important topic. Every year at this time, the United States, Lithuania, and the rest of the world commemorate 16 Days of Activism to address the issue of violence against women. For too long, this subject was rarely discussed in …
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Latest Civil Society Organization Sustainability Index on Lithuania: 2016
USAID’s Civil Society Organization (CSO) Sustainability Index for Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe & Eurasia reports on the strength and overall viability of the NGO sector in these regions’ countries. The Index measures the sustainability of each country’s CSO sector based on the CSOSI’s seven dimensions: legal environment, organizational capacity, financial viability, advocacy, …
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Latest Religious Freedom Report on Lithuania: 2016
The International Religious Freedom Report describes the status of religious freedom in each foreign country, government policies violating religious belief and practices of groups, religious denominations, and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world. It is submitted in compliance with the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. You can find the …
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Latest Trafficking in Persons Report on Lithuania: 2017
The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is the U.S. Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking. It is also the world’s most comprehensive resource of governmental anti-human trafficking efforts and reflects the U.S. Government’s commitment to global leadership on this key human rights and law enforcement issue. It represents an updated, …
Read More» Human Rights Report 2016
On March 6th, U.S. Department of State released 2016 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. Reports cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the international agreements.
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