On International Human Rights Day, December 10, the 8th National Human Rights Forum (NHRF) will take place. During the forum, the public is invited to discussions about the current situation and what we can do to ensure that Lithuania is a good place to live for people of all nationalities, races, religions, genders, social backgrounds, beliefs, or views – for everyone. This year, the forum is dedicated to marking the 25th anniversary of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

The Forum is a unique phenomenon that unites the academic, governmental and non-governmental sector and international communities.

For the first time ever, this year the organizers are announcing a vote to select the individuals and initiatives that have made the greatest contribution to human rights: Human Rights Defender of the Year, Human Rights Initiative of the Year, Human Rights Voice of the Year, and an award for long-term human rights advocacy. Vote and express your support for human rights defenders. The voting results will be revealed at an awards ceremony taking place during the National Human Rights Forum on December 10 in Vilnius, at the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania.