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23 June 2021

The Seimas Ombudsman ascertained that residents of the Foreigners Registration Centre are provided only with minimum conditions

23 June 2021

In the context of the forthcoming Universal Periodic Review conducted by the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Seimas Ombudsman Augustinas Normantas presented relevant human rights issues at the Parliament

9 June 2021

The Seimas Ombudsmen received the Ambassador of the Republic of South Korea, who is currently visiting Lithuania

11 May 2021

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

30 March 2021

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

17 March 2021

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

8 March 2021

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

18 February 2021

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

21 January 2021

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

4 January 2021

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

10 December 2020

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

27 November 2020

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

17 November 2020

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

5 October 2020

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

4 September 2020

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