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Lithuania's statement at the 8th session of the conference of state parties to the UN convention on the rights of persons with disabilities Added 2015-06-09 Five years passed since Lithuania has ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol. Today we can already make some assessment of what has been achieved in the area of social integration and project...
Lithuania's statement at the UN Security Council open debate on protection of journalists Added 2015-05-29 Let me start by expressing my sincere appreciation to Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson and Christophe Deloire for their briefings and valuable insights, and Marianne Pearl for sharing her very personal and deeply moving perspective with us...
UN Security Council adopted resolution on the protection of journalists in conflict zones drafted by Lithuania Added 2015-05-27 On 27 May, the United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution, drafted by Lithuania, on the protection of journalists in conflict zones. Scaling up efforts of the global community to ensure safety of journalists and media...
Panel discussion "Protection of journalists and media freedom - key to sustainable future" Added 2015-05-23 On May 27 Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Linas Linkevičius and Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Edgars Rinkēvičs will host panel discussion "Protection of journalists and media freedom - key to sustainable future". 
Lithuanian representative meets with the Chairman of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis, reiterates that Lithuania does not recognize the annexation of Crimea Added 2015-04-30 On 27 April in New York, Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the UN, Ambassador Raimonda Murmokaitė met with Refat Chubarov, Chairman of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis, who is participating in the Fourteenth Session of the UN Permanent Forum on...
Lithuania's statement at the UN Security Council debate on women, peace and security Added 2015-04-15 Madam President, I thank  the Jordanian Presidency for convening this open debate on conflict-related sexual violence. I also thank UN Secretary-General for his comprehensive report and the recommendations contained therein. Madam Bangura,...
At the UN Security Council, Lithuania voices concerns over the situation of Christians in the Middle East Added 2015-03-27 On 27 March, the United Nations Security Council discussed the situation of ethnic and religious minorities in the Middle East in the context of radical extremism and terrorist attacks. At the UN Security Council debate, Permanent...
Lithuania's statement at the UN Security Council open debate on children and armed conflict Added 2015-03-25 Mister President, I would like to thank the French Presidency of the Security Council for holding this debate. I also thank the briefers for their presentations and SRSG Leila Zerrougui for her dedication and passionate engagement for the sake...
Lithuania to host informal meeting of the members of the Security Council on situation in Crimea, Ukraine Added 2015-03-19 Permanent Mission of Lithuania to the United Nations organizes an informal meeting of the members of the Security Council (in Arria formula) on the situation in Crimea, Ukraine. The aim of the meeting is to provide an opportunity to hear firsthand...
At the United Nations – first-hand testimonies on violations of human rights in Crimea and eastern Ukraine Added 2015-03-19 On 19 March, the Permanent Mission of Lithuania to the United Nations held an informal meeting of members of the Security Council on the situation in Crimea and eastern Ukraine. According to Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the UN,...