A European Parliament committee has approved a new version of the Dublin Regulation, bringing new hope that a new and improved EU asylum system is on the way.
A recent report of Amnesty International states that suspects of terrorism are detained under inhumane conditions in the Netherlands. It concerns two detention centers in the country: de Schie and Vught. Amnesty...
EU Justice Commissioner Vera Jourova said this week that the EU should consider more strongly linking the disbursement of cohesion funds with member states' respect for the rule of law. During a speech in Helsinki,...
The fine given to a fast food eatery for denigrating religious symbols in its ads sparked a discussion on the limits of freedom of expression in Lithuania.
According to the Gender Equality Index 2017, published by the European Gender Equality Institute, out of 28 EU countries Lithuania managed to rise from 22nd to 20th place between 2012 and 2017. Still, it is...
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Homosexual, bisexual and transgender individuals in Lithuania are more likely to complain to NGOs than to state institutions when facing discrimination. This creates a vicious cycle, where officers lack the competence...
A Dutch court has unfortunately dismissed the second appeal by PILP-NJCM, PAX and Stop Wapenhandel against the government's arms trade agreement with Egypt, when the human rights situation is grave.
To serve readers of The New York Times from countries with internet censorship in place, it's now made available via Tor Onion Service. "Some readers choose to use Tor to access our journalism because they’re...
A new report debunks some myths about foreign workers: far from stealing the jobs of Italian citizens, migrants are actually beneficial for Italy's economy and pension system.
This October saw the launch of 'Month in a Wheelchair', a social experiment in Lithuania. The project aims to bring about much needed changes in Lithuanian society, including people’s attitudes towards the disabled...
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