October 2011 – Minority database on Lithuania

Recommendations by Russia to Lithuania: UPR 1st round, 2011

Accepted by Lithuania – 88.2. Strengthen mechanism for the implementation of legislation in force including laws against discrimination and the manifestation of racism (Russia); Accepted by Lithuania – 88.21. Intensify the fight against social stereotypes, which cultivate prejudices against national minorities (Russia); Accepted by Lithuania – 88.39. Support and develop educational programs and institutions for … Continue reading

Recommendation by the USA to Lithuania: UPR 1st round, 2011

Accepted by Lithuania – 88.23. Develop public awareness campaigns to combat manifestations of discrimination and racism, including xenophobia, homophobia , anti-Semitism, and other forms of intolerance in order to further protect and strengthen the rights of members of minority groups, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender individuals and the Roma community (United States of America); … Continue reading

Recommendations by Poland to Lithuania: UPR 1st round, 2011

Rejected by Lithuania – 90.4. Sign, ratify and implement the provisions of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages (Poland); Considered by Lithuania to be in the process of implementation already – 90.8. Adopt a new Act on National Minorities in order to precisely stipulate the rights and obligations of persons belonging to national … Continue reading