Geneva Academy of IHL and Human Rights & CCPR Centre organized the first public presentation of the candidates to the UN Human Rights Committee. It was a constructive-interactive two-hour 'question and answer' session ! Thank you for the initiative

Another stellar achievement: Rocket Lab successfully launches a #NanoAvionics satellite bus made in #Lithuania carrying #NASA ’s innovative Solar Sail System!

🚨The process of strengthening UN Treaty Bodies system is continuing since 2012. What are expectations, promises & challenges of the reform today? Join the discussion w/ Dr Lena Holzer, Markus W Gehring 🇪🇺 & Dalia Leinarte
on 2 May at 4pm at Lauterpacht Centre for International Law:

🔗lcil.cam.ac.uk/press/events/2…

Proud of Lithuanian boxer Ana Starovoitova, who refused to fight an athlete from Russia in the #EUBC semi-finals & in support of Ukraine didn't take part at the awards ceremony!
International sport events shall be no place for athlets from aggressor states!   #WhateverVictoryTakes

Turning wardrobe frustrations into a £3⃣billion secondhand brand, @Vinted's story is more than just #fashion —it's a testament to innovation&sustainability in consumer culture♻️💼

Discover more🔗tinyurl.com/yfpxkrn7

#Vinted #SustainableFashion #Lithuania #Cocreatesolutions

1⃣0⃣0⃣ years of harmonious heritage!

🎉 #Lithuania proudly marks the centenary of its iconic Song Celebration in 2024🎶

Here's to a century of cultural resonance&unity through music! 🎶

#SongCelebration #Centenary

Explore #Vilnius , the captivating 'city in a forest', where abundant greenery merges with a rich tapestry of co-created histories. 🌳📖 Immerse yourself in its enchanting stories and uncover the depth of its cultural heritage📜! #LithuaniaCoCreate #CoCreateExperiences

Exciting news 📢Today Lithuania has been elected to the UN Commission on the Status of Women 🎉
🇱🇹 reaffirms its commitment to the protection and advancement of women's rights on a 🌎 scale

📣 #HRC 55 concludes!
🇱🇹welcomes:
🔹Spec.Rapporteur mandate renewal➕forming 3⃣independent-expert group on #Belarus
🔹adoption of resolution on #humanrights in🇺🇦 due to #Russia 's war
🇱🇹Vice-President of #HRC bureau thanks all partners for cooperation during the longest session!

🇱🇹Lithuania welcomes the adoption of two important resolutions in United Nations Human Rights Council on #humanrights situations in #Ukraine stemming from #Russia 's full-scale invasion & in #Belarus .
It is a significant step towards #accountability !

#HRC55

#HRC55 | Draft resolution A/HRC/55/L.24 on the situation of human rights in #Belarus was ADOPTED.

#HRC55 | Draft resolution A/HRC/55/L.25 on the situation of human rights in #Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression was ADOPTED.

“The tragedy in Ukraine has gone on for too long.'

— UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk calls for an end to the war and occupation amid harrowing stories of human suffering and violations of international humanitarian & human rights law.

news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

The Nordic-Baltic States are gravely concerned by dire #HumanRights & humanitarian crisis in Haiti.

An inclusive Haitian-led political transition is critical to re-establish democratic structures, rule of law & safeguard human rights.

Full statement👉 bit.ly/3vAFa31

Today at #HRC55 , 🇮🇸 on behalf of 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪🇮🇸 voiced grave concern about serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in the DRC. 🇮🇸 called for the cessation of all hostilities and expressed strong opposition to the death penalty in the DRC.

#HRC55 : On behalf of 🇱🇹🇪🇪🇮🇸🇸🇪🇩🇰🇱🇻🇫🇮, Norway🇳🇴 commends Colombia for its efforts towards peace.

The situation for #HRD ’s and signatories to the Peace Agreement in Colombia remains worrying. We urge 🇨🇴 to ensure accountability for #HumanRights violations.
👉bit.ly/3vHUPO0

At #HRC55 🇱🇹Deputy FM Egidijus Meilūnas on behalf of 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰🇮🇸🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹reiterated full support for🇺🇦independence. RU continues to kill&torture. Investigation&accountability for🔟years of RU violations in occupied territories of #Ukraine must be ensured.
Full stm➡️ bit.ly/3vHSh2o

20y ago, Lithuania🇱🇹 joined the #EU and #NATO .
Join FM Gabrielius Landsbergis🇱🇹 in the walking challenge 'Around the EU and NATO'.
Let's walk for free, secure and stronger Europe.
Start your challenge here 👉 walk15.app/challenge/10314

During United Nations Human Rights Council High-Level dialogue on CAR, 🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪🇮🇸🇩🇰🇳🇴🇸🇪🇫🇮 expressed alarm about the prevalence of sexual&gender-based violence and other #HumanRightsViolations . All perpetrators, including armed forces&its 🇷🇺allies, must be held accountable.
Full stm➡️ bit.ly/3TyznmJ