News

2021 m. May 11 d.

Trainings based on human rights principles received a record number of participants and their sincere thanks

2021 m. March 30 d.

The Seimas Ombudsmen‘s Office – National Human Rights Institution – has Submited the Activity Report of the year 2020

2021 m. March 17 d.

Involuntary hospitalized people will be able to benefit from an independent assessment of their mental health status

2021 m. March 8 d.

Story of a person who crossed the border of Lithuania: instead of granted asylum – actions equivalent to detention, hunger and harsh behavior of the officials of State Border Guard Service

2021 m. February 18 d.

Investigation: in the majority of care institutions psychological assitance is not available to people with mental or intellectual disabilities

2021 m. January 21 d.

After conducting an investigation on providing assistance to people who have experienced domestic violence, the Seimas Ombudsman calls for ratification of the Istanbul Convention.

2021 m. January 4 d.

Seimas Ombudsman: it is necessary to increase the availability of social services in municipalities for persons with disabilities and the elderly

2020 m. December 10 d.

At the National Human Rights Forum the Seimas Ombudsman focuses on investigations into fundamental human rights violations

2020 m. November 27 d.

Amendments to the Law on Domestic Violence drew the attention of the Seimas Ombudsman

2020 m. November 17 d.

Investigation: Did the measures taken by the executive during the quarantine period comply with the principles of human rights and freedoms?

2020 m. October 5 d.

Human rights violations in social care homes were discussed at the Seimas Committee on Human Rights

2020 m. September 4 d.

After the inspection of the Seimas Ombudsmen, a pre-trial investigation was launched in Skemai Social Care Home and the director of the institution was removed from office

2020 m. September 2 d.

Following the recommendations of the Seimas Ombudsman, the rates of catering expenses for the residents of the Foreigners Registration Centre are being increased

2020 m. June 4 d.

At the meeting of the Committee on Human Rights – attention to ensuring the rights of convicts during quarantine period and gratitude to the Seimas Ombudsmen’s Office for cooperation

2020 m. June 3 d.

Public health and discrimination – where is the line?