Following the statistics in Lithuania, 96% of all perpetrators of domestic violence are men. Despite that, there is no comprehensive aid mechanism developed in the country while work with male...
Lithuania is seen as one of the most homophobic countries in Europe while according to FRA research (2012) more than 61% of LGBT+ persons in Lithuania felt discriminated due to their sexual...
There are less people who are willing to engage in activities solving problems. It is recognized that there is a lack of independent monitoring and comment of public policy on purpose to provide...
National Equality and Diversity Forum (NEDF) was established and is operating with the purpose of promoting human rights and equal opportunities in the Lithuanian society. Strengthening NEDF requires...
Child bullying in educational facilities in Lithuania is among highest in Europe. Project aims at fostering active citizenship through promoting volunteering and mobilizing local communities in fight...
Assessing the aid mechanism for families at risk (FAR) in Lithuania the following problems are evident: lack of interdisciplinary approach to the complex problems faced by FAR; lack of cross-sectoral...
After adoption of law on Protection against Domestic Violence in 2011 the real situation of this latent crime was revealed and specialized support centers for victims of DV/GBV were established in...
A major challenge of Lithuanian NGOs is accessing funding. This is becoming increasingly difficult when foreign donors withdraw funding while philanthropy traditions are still at embryonic stage and...
Lithuania has ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2010. Despite the fact that the convention entrenches provision that persons with disabilities should be involved...
Lithuania has one of the highest rate of divorces in Europe – this issue touches every second family and children. Nevertheless, there is little psychosocial support for children in suchlike situation...
According to the LSSU research (2012), more than 60% of school students have never been involved in any youth organization. It is presumed that passive attitude of school students towards engagement...
The need for advocacy training among Lithuanian NGOs is significant. Very few NGOs plan and conduct targeted and fact-based advocacy or have advocacy staff. NGOs usually limit themselves to scattered...
