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| headquarters = {{flagicon|Lithuania}} [[Vilnius]]
| headquarters = {{flagicon|Lithuania}} [[Vilnius]]
| field = [[Human Rights]]
| field = [[Human Rights]]
| established = [[2010]]
| established = 2010
| location = Liepkalnio str. 103, Vilnius LT-02121
| location = Liepkalnio str. 103, Vilnius LT-02121
| website = [http://www.efhr.eu/ Official website]
| website = [http://www.efhr.eu/ Official website]
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'''European Foundation of Human Rights''' (EFHR) ([[Lithuanian language|lt.]] ''Europos žmogaus teisių fondas'', [[Polish language|pl.]] ''Europejska Fundacja Praw Człowieka'', [[Russian language|rus.]] ''Европейский Фонд Прав Человека'') is an organization established in [[2010]] in [[Lithuania]] in response to the increasing number of human rights violations within the country of Lithuania, and more specifically regarding the rights of [[Ethnic minorities in Lithuania|ethnic minorities]].
'''European Foundation of Human Rights''' (EFHR) ([[Lithuanian language|lt.]] ''Europos žmogaus teisių fondas'', [[Polish language|pl.]] ''Europejska Fundacja Praw Człowieka'', [[Russian language|rus.]] ''Европейский Фонд Прав Человека'') is an organization established in 2010 in [[Lithuania]] in response to the increasing number of human rights violations within the country of Lithuania, and more specifically regarding the rights of [[Ethnic minorities in Lithuania|ethnic minorities]].

==Foundation mission==
==Foundation mission==
The activity of the EFHR focuses mainly on protecting and promoting the rights of [[Ethnic minorities in Lithuania|ethnic minorities]] living in [[Lithuania]], particularly the [[Polish minority in Lithuania|Polish minority]] which numbers at 6.6% of the total population<ref name="Lithuania Census 2011">[http://www.stat.gov.lt/uploads/Lietuvos_gyventojai_2011.pdf Lithuania Census 2011]</ref>. From the very beginning, the EFHR
The activity of the EFHR focuses mainly on protecting and promoting the rights of [[Ethnic minorities in Lithuania|ethnic minorities]] living in [[Lithuania]], particularly the [[Polish minority in Lithuania|Polish minority]] which numbers at 6.6% of the total population.<ref name="Lithuania Census 2011">[http://www.stat.gov.lt/uploads/Lietuvos_gyventojai_2011.pdf Lithuania Census 2011]</ref> From the very beginning, the EFHR
has struggled against laws forbidding the [[Polish minority in lithuania|Lithuanian Poles]] using the original Polish spelling of their names in passports and other official documents, or of putting up [[Polish language|Polish-language]] street signs. The Foundation also takes measures to prevent all forms of [[discrimination]] with special regard to the [[Employment discrimination|employment discrimination]].<br />
has struggled against laws forbidding the [[Polish minority in lithuania|Lithuanian Poles]] using the original Polish spelling of their names in passports and other official documents, or of putting up [[Polish language|Polish-language]] street signs. The Foundation also takes measures to prevent all forms of [[discrimination]] with special regard to the [[employment discrimination]].<br />
The European Foundation of Human Rights was established during the growing legal uncertainty around the situation of [[Ethnic minorities in Lithuania|ethnic minorities in Lithuania]]. As of [[January 1|1 January]] [[2010]], the Law on National Minorities from 1989<ref>{{cite web|title=Law on Ethnic Minorities|url=http://www.minelres.lv/NationalLegislation/Lithuania/Lithuania_Minorities_English.htm|website=Minority Electronic Resources "MINELRES"|language=en|accessdate=7 January 2015}}</ref>, which previously regulated minority rights, is no longer in force and no law has been adopted to fill the legal vacuum<ref>{{cite book|title=The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) Report on Lithuania|date=13 September 2011|publisher=Council of Europe|page=14|url=http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/monitoring/ecri/Country-by-country/Lithuania/LTU-CbC-IV-2011-038-ENG.pdf|language=en|}}</ref>. However, Lithuania in [[2010]] ratified the [[Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities]] with no [[Reservation (law)|reservations]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Status of ratification of Convention (Feb. 27, 2008)|url=http://conventions.coe.int/Treaty/Commun/ChercheSig.asp?NT=157&CM=8&DF=2/27/2008&CL=ENG|website=Council of Europe Treaty Office|accessdate=7 January 2015}}</ref>. Attempts undertaken by the [[Seimas|Lithuanian parliament]] to enact the relevant provisions have not yielded results<ref>{{cite web|title=Lithuanian parliament puts off national minority bill and will consider name spelling in autumn|url=http://en.delfi.lt/lithuania/politics/lithuanian-parliament-puts-off-national-minority-bill-and-will-consider-name-spelling-in-autumn.d?id=65300886|website=DELFI|accessdate=7 January 2015|date=15 June 2014}}</ref>. On the other hand, the controversial amendments to the Law on Education were adopted on [[March 17]], [[2011]]. According to Polish organizations operating in [[Lithuania]] new law restricts the right of minorities to receive education in their native language<ref>{{cite web|author1=Rokas M. Tracevskis|title=Poland’s war against Lithuania over education law|url=http://www.baltictimes.com/news/articles/28383/|website=The Baltic Times|accessdate=7 January 2015|date=6 April 2011}}</ref>. These events were the impetus for the creation of the EFHR.<br />
The European Foundation of Human Rights was established during the growing legal uncertainty around the situation of [[ethnic minorities in Lithuania]]. As of 1 January 2010, the Law on National Minorities from 1989,<ref>{{cite web|title=Law on Ethnic Minorities|url=http://www.minelres.lv/NationalLegislation/Lithuania/Lithuania_Minorities_English.htm|website=Minority Electronic Resources "MINELRES"|accessdate=7 January 2015}}</ref> which previously regulated minority rights, is no longer in force and no law has been adopted to fill the legal vacuum.<ref>{{cite book|title=The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) Report on Lithuania|date=13 September 2011|publisher=Council of Europe|page=14|url=http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/monitoring/ecri/Country-by-country/Lithuania/LTU-CbC-IV-2011-038-ENG.pdf|}}</ref> However, Lithuania in 2010 ratified the [[Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities]] with no [[Reservation (law)|reservations]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Status of ratification of Convention (Feb. 27, 2008)|url=http://conventions.coe.int/Treaty/Commun/ChercheSig.asp?NT=157&CM=8&DF=2/27/2008&CL=ENG|website=Council of Europe Treaty Office|accessdate=7 January 2015}}</ref> Attempts undertaken by the [[Seimas|Lithuanian parliament]] to enact the relevant provisions have not yielded results.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lithuanian parliament puts off national minority bill and will consider name spelling in autumn|url=http://en.delfi.lt/lithuania/politics/lithuanian-parliament-puts-off-national-minority-bill-and-will-consider-name-spelling-in-autumn.d?id=65300886|website=DELFI|accessdate=7 January 2015|date=15 June 2014}}</ref> On the other hand, the controversial amendments to the Law on Education were adopted on March 17, 2011. According to Polish organizations operating in [[Lithuania]] new law restricts the right of minorities to receive education in their native language.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Rokas M. Tracevskis|title=Poland’s war against Lithuania over education law|url=http://www.baltictimes.com/news/articles/28383/|website=The Baltic Times|accessdate=7 January 2015|date=6 April 2011}}</ref> These events were the impetus for the creation of the EFHR.<br />
The Foundation provides free legal advice to all those who have become victims of [[discrimination]], [[intolerance]], or believe that their human rights were violated. Most attention is given to cases concerning the original spelling of names and surnames and discriminatory job offers. It also runs educational workshops and training in the field of human rights, specifically targeting high school students with [[Polish language]] of instruction. The EFHR also monitors media and the Internet in search of statements and comments inciting [[Hate speech|hatred]] and complaints to the [[Law enforcement agency|law enforcement agencies]].<br />
The Foundation provides free legal advice to all those who have become victims of [[discrimination]], [[intolerance]], or believe that their human rights were violated. Most attention is given to cases concerning the original spelling of names and surnames and discriminatory job offers. It also runs educational workshops and training in the field of human rights, specifically targeting high school students with [[Polish language]] of instruction. The EFHR also monitors media and the Internet in search of statements and comments inciting [[Hate speech|hatred]] and complaints to the [[Law enforcement agency|law enforcement agencies]].<br />
As a result of the efforts of the European Foundation of Human Rights, one of the world’s biggest organization for democracy, [[Freedom House]], has changed its report ''Freedom in the World 2013''<ref>{{cite web|title=Freedom in the World 2013. Lithuania|url=https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2013/lithuania#.VK0KjHu0eoI|website=Freedom House|accessdate=7 January 2015}}</ref>. In the section on [[Lithuania]] the statement "The rights of ethnic minorities,(...), are ''legally protected''" was removed. Instead of that, [[Freedom House]] underlined that discrimination against [[Ethnic minorities in Lithuania|ethnic minorities]] ''remains a problem'' in [[Lithuania]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Kolejny sukces Europejskiej Fundacji Praw Człowieka. Freedom House zmienia raport o Litwie|url=http://zw.lt/wilno-wilenszczyzna/kolejny-sukces-europejskiej-fundacji-praw-czlowieka-freedom-house-zmienia-raport-o-litwie/|website=Znad Willi|accessdate=7 January 2015|language=pl|date=3 June 2013}}</ref>.
As a result of the efforts of the European Foundation of Human Rights, one of the world’s biggest organization for democracy, [[Freedom House]], has changed its report ''Freedom in the World 2013''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Freedom in the World 2013. Lithuania|url=https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2013/lithuania#.VK0KjHu0eoI|website=Freedom House|accessdate=7 January 2015}}</ref> In the section on [[Lithuania]] the statement "The rights of ethnic minorities,(...), are ''legally protected''" was removed. Instead of that, [[Freedom House]] underlined that discrimination against [[Ethnic minorities in Lithuania|ethnic minorities]] ''remains a problem'' in [[Lithuania]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kolejny sukces Europejskiej Fundacji Praw Człowieka. Freedom House zmienia raport o Litwie|url=http://zw.lt/wilno-wilenszczyzna/kolejny-sukces-europejskiej-fundacji-praw-czlowieka-freedom-house-zmienia-raport-o-litwie/|website=Znad Willi|accessdate=7 January 2015|language=pl|date=3 June 2013}}</ref>

==See also==
==See also==
*[[Ethnic minorities in Lithuania]]
*[[Ethnic minorities in Lithuania]]

Revision as of 18:53, 19 January 2015

European Foundation of Human Rights
Europos žmogaus teisių fondas
Established2010
TypeFoundation
HeadquartersLithuania Vilnius
Location
  • Liepkalnio str. 103, Vilnius LT-02121
FieldHuman Rights
WebsiteOfficial website

European Foundation of Human Rights (EFHR) (lt. Europos žmogaus teisių fondas, pl. Europejska Fundacja Praw Człowieka, rus. Европейский Фонд Прав Человека) is an organization established in 2010 in Lithuania in response to the increasing number of human rights violations within the country of Lithuania, and more specifically regarding the rights of ethnic minorities.

Foundation mission

The activity of the EFHR focuses mainly on protecting and promoting the rights of ethnic minorities living in Lithuania, particularly the Polish minority which numbers at 6.6% of the total population.[1] From the very beginning, the EFHR has struggled against laws forbidding the Lithuanian Poles using the original Polish spelling of their names in passports and other official documents, or of putting up Polish-language street signs. The Foundation also takes measures to prevent all forms of discrimination with special regard to the employment discrimination.
The European Foundation of Human Rights was established during the growing legal uncertainty around the situation of ethnic minorities in Lithuania. As of 1 January 2010, the Law on National Minorities from 1989,[2] which previously regulated minority rights, is no longer in force and no law has been adopted to fill the legal vacuum.[3] However, Lithuania in 2010 ratified the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities with no reservations.[4] Attempts undertaken by the Lithuanian parliament to enact the relevant provisions have not yielded results.[5] On the other hand, the controversial amendments to the Law on Education were adopted on March 17, 2011. According to Polish organizations operating in Lithuania new law restricts the right of minorities to receive education in their native language.[6] These events were the impetus for the creation of the EFHR.
The Foundation provides free legal advice to all those who have become victims of discrimination, intolerance, or believe that their human rights were violated. Most attention is given to cases concerning the original spelling of names and surnames and discriminatory job offers. It also runs educational workshops and training in the field of human rights, specifically targeting high school students with Polish language of instruction. The EFHR also monitors media and the Internet in search of statements and comments inciting hatred and complaints to the law enforcement agencies.
As a result of the efforts of the European Foundation of Human Rights, one of the world’s biggest organization for democracy, Freedom House, has changed its report Freedom in the World 2013.[7] In the section on Lithuania the statement "The rights of ethnic minorities,(...), are legally protected" was removed. Instead of that, Freedom House underlined that discrimination against ethnic minorities remains a problem in Lithuania.[8]

See also

Sources

  1. ^ Lithuania Census 2011
  2. ^ "Law on Ethnic Minorities". Minority Electronic Resources "MINELRES". Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  3. ^ The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) Report on Lithuania (PDF). Council of Europe. 13 September 2011. p. 14. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  4. ^ "Status of ratification of Convention (Feb. 27, 2008)". Council of Europe Treaty Office. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  5. ^ "Lithuanian parliament puts off national minority bill and will consider name spelling in autumn". DELFI. 15 June 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  6. ^ Rokas M. Tracevskis (6 April 2011). "Poland's war against Lithuania over education law". The Baltic Times. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  7. ^ "Freedom in the World 2013. Lithuania". Freedom House. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  8. ^ "Kolejny sukces Europejskiej Fundacji Praw Człowieka. Freedom House zmienia raport o Litwie". Znad Willi (in Polish). 3 June 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
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