The recent assessment by the United States Government in the 2022 International Religious Freedom Report has recognized a law passed by the Lithuanian parliament. This law pertains to the statues of certain historical figures and is a testament to the tireless efforts of those who have worked relentlessly to raise the profile of historical distortion and ensure the preservation of accurate history.
The law, effective from May 1, 2023, mandates the removal of monuments and symbols of certain regimes from public spaces. The intention behind this law is to eliminate the glorification of these regimes and their ideologies. The Genocide and Resistance Research Centre of Lithuania (LGRTC) is tasked with overseeing the removal process, with local municipalities given 20 working days to submit lists of public spaces featuring such symbols. The law explicitly bans the commemoration or representation of people, symbols, and information that promote these regimes and their ideologies.
The acknowledgment of Lithuania’s new law in the 2022 International Religious Freedom Report by the U.S. government is not just a recognition of the past, but a commitment to the future. The vigilance of the United States State Department, its Embassy in Vilnius, and diplomatic personnel is trusted to hold Lithuania accountable for the enforcement of this law.
The tireless efforts of individuals who have dedicated their lives to uncovering and addressing the atrocities of the past are acknowledged. Their work serves as a reminder of the importance of confronting historical atrocities and the role each of us can play in ensuring such horrors are never repeated.
The commitment to combating historical distortion and denial is steadfast, and numerous activities have been undertaken to raise awareness and promote accurate history. These initiatives include policy advocacy, educational initiatives, collaboration and partnerships, public awareness campaigns, and monitoring and evaluation.
Updates on the progress of these initiatives will be shared in the coming months. For more information, please visit the website.
The recent assessment by the United States Government in the 2022 International Religious Freedom Report has recognized a law passed by the Lithuanian parliament. This law pertains to the statues of certain historical figures and is a testament to the tireless efforts of those who have worked relentlessly to raise the profile of historical distortion and ensure the preservation of accurate history.
The law, effective from May 1, 2023, mandates the removal of monuments and symbols of certain regimes from public spaces. The intention behind this law is to eliminate the glorification of these regimes and their ideologies. The Genocide and Resistance Research Centre of Lithuania (LGRTC) is tasked with overseeing the removal process, with local municipalities given 20 working days to submit lists of public spaces featuring such symbols. The law explicitly bans the commemoration or representation of people, symbols, and information that promote these regimes and their ideologies.
The acknowledgment of Lithuania’s new law in the 2022 International Religious Freedom Report by the U.S. government is not just a recognition of the past, but a commitment to the future. The vigilance of the United States State Department, its Embassy in Vilnius, and diplomatic personnel is trusted to hold Lithuania accountable for the enforcement of this law.
The tireless efforts of individuals who have dedicated their lives to uncovering and addressing the atrocities of the past are acknowledged. Their work serves as a reminder of the importance of confronting historical atrocities and the role each of us can play in ensuring such horrors are never repeated.
The commitment to combating historical distortion and denial is steadfast, and numerous activities have been undertaken to raise awareness and promote accurate history. These initiatives include policy advocacy, educational initiatives, collaboration and partnerships, public awareness campaigns, and monitoring and evaluation.
Updates on the progress of these initiatives will be shared in the coming months. For more information, please visit the website.
The recent assessment by the United States Government in the 2022 International Religious Freedom Report has recognized a law passed by the Lithuanian parliament. This law pertains to the statues of certain historical figures and is a testament to the tireless efforts of those who have worked relentlessly to raise the profile of historical distortion and ensure the preservation of accurate history.
The law, effective from May 1, 2023, mandates the removal of monuments and symbols of certain regimes from public spaces. The intention behind this law is to eliminate the glorification of these regimes and their ideologies. The Genocide and Resistance Research Centre of Lithuania (LGRTC) is tasked with overseeing the removal process, with local municipalities given 20 working days to submit lists of public spaces featuring such symbols. The law explicitly bans the commemoration or representation of people, symbols, and information that promote these regimes and their ideologies.
The acknowledgment of Lithuania’s new law in the 2022 International Religious Freedom Report by the U.S. government is not just a recognition of the past, but a commitment to the future. The vigilance of the United States State Department, its Embassy in Vilnius, and diplomatic personnel is trusted to hold Lithuania accountable for the enforcement of this law.
The tireless efforts of individuals who have dedicated their lives to uncovering and addressing the atrocities of the past are acknowledged. Their work serves as a reminder of the importance of confronting historical atrocities and the role each of us can play in ensuring such horrors are never repeated.
The commitment to combating historical distortion and denial is steadfast, and numerous activities have been undertaken to raise awareness and promote accurate history. These initiatives include policy advocacy, educational initiatives, collaboration and partnerships, public awareness campaigns, and monitoring and evaluation.
Updates on the progress of these initiatives will be shared in the coming months. For more information, please visit the website.