The Lithuanian Gay League on July 12 asked Dalia Grybauskaitė, the president of Lithuania, to veto the Parliament‘s decision to transpose an EU directive without granting family rights to civil partners. The proposed amendments to the Law on Equal Opportunities names only spouses and children up to the age of 21 as family members. Such a law would discriminate against other EU nationals who have registered partnerships in their country, and would prevent them from claiming social and tax benefits available to Lithuanians.
Tech & Rights
Call to Veto Lithuanian Law Denying Family Rights to Civil Partners
The Lithuanian Gay League on July 12 asked Dalia Grybauskaitė, the president of Lithuania, to veto the Parliament‘s decision to transpose an EU directive without granting family rights to civil partners. The proposed...
by Human Rights Monitoring Institute
Donate to liberties
Your contribution matters
As a watchdog organisation, Liberties reminds politicians that respect for human rights is non-negotiable. We're determined to keep championing your civil liberties, will you stand with us? Every donation, big or small, counts.
We’re grateful to all our supporters
Your contributions help us in the following ways
► Liberties remains independent
► It provides a stable income, enabling us to plan long-term
► We decide our mission, so we can focus on the causes that matter
► It makes us stronger and more impactful
Your contribution matters
As a watchdog organisation, Liberties reminds politicians that respect for human rights is non-negotiable. We're determined to keep championing your civil liberties, will you stand with us? Every donation, big or small, counts.
Subscribe to stay in
the loop
Why should I?
You will get the latest reports before anyone else!
You can follow what we are doing for your rights!
You will know about our achivements!