Association Lithuanian Disability Forum - the biggest platform of organizations in Lithuania representing people with disabilities and their families.
Vilnius, Lithuania
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LT Disability Forum retweeted
🎉 Delighted to share that Lithuania’s candidate to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Ms. Dovilė Juodkaitė, has been elected for the 2027–2030 term!
🙏 Sincere thanks to all delegations for the strong support and trust shown.
👏 Congratulations to all newly elected experts — your mandate carries the responsibility and opportunity to drive meaningful progress for the rights of persons with disabilities worldwide
LT Disability Forum retweeted
In the margins of #CSW70, 🇱🇹 Permanent mission to @UN together with the Ministry of Social Security&Labour of Lithuania hosted the side event “No Woman, No Mother Left Behind” on disability-inclusive responses to #GenderBasedViolence, highlighting the specific risks&barriers faced by women&mothers with disabilities.
We sincerely thank 🇺🇦 Deputy FM @Mariana_Betsa and @UKRinUN for co-sponsoring the event and for sharing important insights on advancing protection and support for women affected by violence.
🇱🇹Minister J. Zailskienė stressed the need for accessible, survivor-centred support systems for women with disabilities and introduced 🇱🇹 candidate to the UN #CRPD Committee D. Juodkaitė.
🇱🇹PR @rytispaulauska underscored the importance of recognizing disability-specific patterns of violence and strengthening inclusive protection systems, particularly as wars leave many women with newly acquired disabilities.
We thank the panelists @giuliabarbucci @erika_schlaeppi Ms Hannah Guedenet, Ms Amanda McRae and Ms Maulani Rotinsulu for their valuable contributions to this important discussion
LT Disability Forum retweeted
Lithuania’s candidate to the UN Committee on the Rights of #PersonsWithDisabilities, D. Juodkaitė, sincerely thanks the Geneva community for the substantive discussions. 🇱🇹🇺🇳
Priorities:
- Empowering mothers with disabilities
- Safety in emergencies
- Access to justice
LT Disability Forum retweeted
Safety is a right, not a privilege. #HRC61 Discussion on protecting #PersonsWithDisabilities in natural disasters and armed conflicts. Event organized by Lithuania, together with 🇳🇿🇲🇽, joined by @Disability_LT D. Juodkaitė, @UNDRR E. Wahlström, T. Waheed & @WHO F. Hanna. ♿️
LT Disability Forum retweeted
On International Day of Persons with Disabilites #IDPD, we denounce ongoing attacks on funding for civil society.
Adequate funding is key to this defending our rights.
We call on the EU and its countries to reverse this trend.
Read: edf-feph.org/international-d…
ALT A post with the following text: "On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities we call on European Union Institutions to: - Strengthen funding for European and national organisations of persons with disabilities in the next MFF. - Reverse restrictions and ensure funding for civil society, including advocacy that protects citizens’ rights. - Boost civil society support: recommit to the ECBA Directive, monitor civic space, and protect Human Rights Defenders.
LT Disability Forum retweeted
📸#CSOInitiative 'Motherhood & #Disability' @Disability_LT shares the real stories of 7 🇱🇹 mothers. No heroisation, no pity, just everyday challenges/love/strength. A call for better support for mums with disabilities. Dovilė JUODKAITĖ in our #CSObulletin👉link.europa.eu/WwhDq3
LT Disability Forum retweeted
Ahead of our Annual General Assembly in Vilnius, we are turning the spotlight on Lithuania!
In this edition of our #DisabilityVoice newsletter, we take a closer look at the state of disability rights in the country:
➡️ Key data and figures
➡️ A blog by our member @Disability_LT on progress and remaining gaps
➡️ Tips to explore Vilnius in an accessible way
mailchi.mp/edf-feph/dvjanuar…]
ALT Promotional banner. Disability Voice May and June 2025. With 4 main icons representing 4 main topics: 1. Disability rights in Lithuania 2. Progress and gaps 3. Visiting Vilnius in an accessible wat 4. Latest news and updates
LT Disability Forum retweeted
Our Conference on #TheRightToDecide starts now!
The President @Disability_LT Indrė Širvinskaitė, pointed out that this right was declared on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights signed in 1948 - but still not implemented for persons with disabilities.
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LT Disability Forum retweeted
A delegation from the @EU_EESC is attending #cosp18. Today our member Dovile Juodkaité is speaking at the #CSF2025 on how #AI can be of help or be an obstacle for the inclusion of persons with #disabilities
LT Disability Forum retweeted
On 2-3/4 @EU_EESC #FundamentalRights & #Ruleoflaw Group visited #Albania & heard from civil society on:
▫️ social partners
▫️ civic space
▫️ media freedom
▫️ equality
▫️ rule of law
Find the delegation statement here:europa.eu/!9xcnJY
👁️ EC report: europa.eu/!rkJbT4
ALT The EESC delegation
LT Disability Forum retweeted
29.2% of ♀️ in the EU have a disability. They are 2 to 5 times more likely to experience domestic violence but the proposed EU directive does not ⛔️ violence, such as forced sterilisation.
Dovilė Juodkaitė #WomensRights #DisabilityRights #EESCPlenary
📄 europa.eu/!h9gmM9
LT Disability Forum retweeted
#AI offers persons with disabilities #PWD opportunities in education/employment/society
⚠️Without proper #accessibility they risk discrimination. Involving them in all stages of design is critical for a more inclusive future! Dovilė Juodkaitė #EESCplenary👉europa.eu/!fbnXRQ
LT Disability Forum retweeted
Persons with disabilities must have the same opportunities as everyone. No ifs, ands, or buts.
I will be a tireless champion for their full inclusion in our societies.
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LT Disability Forum retweeted
1.4 million #PWD still live segregated in institutions in the 🇪🇺EU, where they are too often neglected/abused.
They are an important target group to benefit from affordable/sustainable #housing, but also accessible, taking into account their needs!🗣️Dovilė Juodkaitė
#EESCPlenary
LT Disability Forum retweeted
The indices clearly show that inequalities are widespread. The political and legal situation of people with disabilities should not be forgotten. We must implement the initiative that are on paper.
Dovilė Juodkaitė @Disability_LT #EESCPlenary #UnionOfEquality #EUDisabilityRights
LT Disability Forum retweeted
The #EUAccessCityAward winner of 2025 is...
Vienna!
Commissioner @helenadalli says Vienna is "a standout example of how large cities can effectively integrate accessibility in urban life!"
#EDPD2024 @EU_Social
ALT Landscape photo of a street in Vienna with aitscathedral in the background and text "1st prize: Viena, Austria"
ALT Commissioner Dalli speaks on stage
LT Disability Forum retweeted
#EDPD2024 panel on #IndependentLiving starts with testimony from Alzira Costa:
"I really wanted to have my own house, to live alone."
Alzira was able to live independently with support from Portuguese organisation CERCIFAF.
"(They) listening to me made the real difference"
ALT Alzira da Conceiçao Costa
LT Disability Forum retweeted
We call on the EU Council to reverse course on the current negotiations on the #PassengerRights proposal.
Current position completely erases the rights of passengers with disabilities. Member States must change their "General Approach":
buff.ly/3AUVjmI
ALT Wheelchair user being taken to a plane
LT Disability Forum retweeted
Join us in 30 minutes for our #InclusiveFuture conference in Madrid. We will discuss
- Constitutions
- Climate Change
- Mental Health
Follow live: edf-feph.org/events-slug/con…
ALT Figures in yellow representing people with disabilities, with the title of the conference "Prepared for the future Ensuring legal protection and inclusion of persons with disabilities in today’s biggest challenges"
LT Disability Forum retweeted
Today, persons with #disabilities marched in Brussels, fighting for their rights to live independently, in an accessible environment. Very timely when @vonderleyen has not appointed a new Commissioner focusing solely on #Equality
#FD24 #FreedomDrive2024
ALT Poster: dignity for all abilities
ALT The future is Europe painting
ALT Speakers speaking to the audience
ALT Poster: diverse abilities, one humanity