Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson

Disabled voters didn't have equal access in 2016 general elections

People with disabilities did not have an equal opportunity to cast their ballots in Lithuania's parliamentary elections last October as more than a half of...

Lithuanians grow more aware of discrimination

People in Lithuania have become more forthcoming in reporting discrimination. The Seimas Office of Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson has received 260...

Bullying in Lithuanian schools: Gender sneers for girls, intelligence insults for boys

Bullying remains a pandemic problem in Lithuanian schools and can sometimes lead to tragic consequence, including suicide. The Equal Opportunities...

Polish organizations in Lithuania under criticism for homophobic T-shirts (1)

LGBT groups on Thursday expressed regret over the choice of Polish organizations in Lithuania to wear homophobic T-shirts with slogans Vilnius on Bicycles...