A monthly round-up of Liberties' work: how not to talk about climate change, different types of activism, and why our right to privacy is more important than ever.

A recent report by the Lithuanian Ombudspersons' Office found that although living conditions are generally adequate in care homes in the country, the social care system is still plagued by many unaddressed problems.

Privacy is essential for democracy to function properly because it creates the space for citizens to debate social issues without censoring themselves. But protecting our right to privacy has become more challenging as technology pushes our lives online.

The recommendations follow an investigation into possible violations of the rights of an unaccompanied foreign minor, which found that the State Border Guard Service did not comply with existing legislation.

It's not that we don’t need to remind people of the speed or severity of the damage being caused to the planet. But if we want to bring people to our side, it can’t be the dominant ingredient in our messaging, Israel Butler writes.

From the 8-hour workday to women being able to vote, many of the rights and liberties we enjoy today weren't given to us voluntarily. Instead, we have activists to thank, who fought tooth and nail to challenge the status quo and demand social change.

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With antisemitism prevalent in Eastern Europe, HRMI was quick to assess public statements made by MP Remigijus Žemaitaitis about the Jewish community and recognise them as hate speech.

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