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Variables: TRAFF-SCALE-1
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Variables: TRAFF-SCALE-1
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March 30, 2024, 10:05 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
According to the U.S. State Department's 2023 TIP report, Lithuania ranks as a Tier 1 country (85). The report stated that although the government meets the minimum standards, authorities prosecuted fewer suspected traffickers and inconsistently implemented victim identification and referral mechanisms throughout the country, especially in rural areas. Additionally, authorities did not proactively identify and screen for trafficking indicators among vulnerable populations, such as children and migrants, thus suggesting the prevalence of undetected trafficking. Moreover, shortcomings in victim protection during the investigation and trial process, which allowed traffickers to intimidate victims into not cooperating with authorities, continued to hamper law enforcement efforts, indicating lax enforcment. TRAFF-PRACTICE variables reveal that Lithuanian...more
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
According to the U.S. State Department's 2023 TIP report, Lithuania ranks as a Tier 1 country (85). The report stated that although the government meets the minimum standards, authorities prosecuted fewer suspected traffickers and inconsistently implemented victim identification and referral mechanisms throughout the country, especially in rural areas. Additionally, authorities did not proactively identify and screen for trafficking indicators among vulnerable populations, such as children and migrants, thus suggesting the prevalence of undetected trafficking. Moreover, shortcomings in victim protection during the investigation and trial process, which allowed traffickers to intimidate victims into not cooperating with authorities, continued to hamper law enforcement efforts, indicating lax enforcment. TRAFF-PRACTICE variables reveal that Lithuanian...more
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he gender stereotypes [in textbooks and other education materials] have an impact on vocational choices and career opportunities among girls and promote unequal pay" (6). "[There is a] persistence of discriminatory gender stereotypes and patriarchal and sexist messaging, as well as calls for adherence to traditional roles and values for women, including in the media" (6). "[W]omen, including representatives of women’s non-governmental organizations, [are not involved] in the evaluation and development of the content of radio and television programmes to encourage the media to portray positive images of women as active participants in public and private life" (7).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he gender stereotypes [in textbooks and other education materials] have an impact on vocational choices and career opportunities among girls and promote unequal pay" (6). "[There is a] persistence of discriminatory gender stereotypes and patriarchal and sexist messaging, as well as calls for adherence to traditional roles and values for women, including in the media" (6). "[W]omen, including representatives of women’s non-governmental organizations, [are not involved] in the evaluation and development of the content of radio and television programmes to encourage the media to portray positive images of women as active participants in public and private life" (7).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: VOTE-PRACTICE-1
"[W]omen are underrepresented or disadvantaged, [in areas] such as participation in political and public life, education and employment" (6). "[M]easures [were] adopted by the State party to promote the participation of women in political life, such as the organization of events on female leadership, work-life balance initiatives and promoting a women-friendly work environment" (9). "The declaration of legal incapacity or restricted capacity of more than 4,500 women with disabilities in the State party, including women with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, affects their participation in elections" (13-14).
Variables: VOTE-PRACTICE-1
"[W]omen are underrepresented or disadvantaged, [in areas] such as participation in political and public life, education and employment" (6). "[M]easures [were] adopted by the State party to promote the participation of women in political life, such as the organization of events on female leadership, work-life balance initiatives and promoting a women-friendly work environment" (9). "The declaration of legal incapacity or restricted capacity of more than 4,500 women with disabilities in the State party, including women with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, affects their participation in elections" (13-14).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-2
"[T]raffickers increasingly target unemployed persons and those from low-income families through social media and the Internet" (8).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-2
"[T]raffickers increasingly target unemployed persons and those from low-income families through social media and the Internet" (8).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[The] 2016 inter-institutional action plan, [is] aimed at effectively combating trafficking in persons including women and girls… [There is] the special education module programme on the prevention and investigation of trafficking in persons" (2-3). "[There is an a]ction plan on combating trafficking in persons, 2017–2019" (3). "[T]he office of a national rapporteur [was created] for the collection and publication of statistics and the founding of the non -governmental organization National Association against Human Trafficking to support victims and mobilize funding for relevant civil society organizations" (8).
Variables: TRAFF-PRACTICE-1
"[The] 2016 inter-institutional action plan, [is] aimed at effectively combating trafficking in persons including women and girls… [There is] the special education module programme on the prevention and investigation of trafficking in persons" (2-3). "[There is an a]ction plan on combating trafficking in persons, 2017–2019" (3). "[T]he office of a national rapporteur [was created] for the collection and publication of statistics and the founding of the non -governmental organization National Association against Human Trafficking to support victims and mobilize funding for relevant civil society organizations" (8).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
"[There is a] lack of comprehensive information and comprehensible data on the number of investigations, prosecutions and convictions of perpetrators of trafficking and the sentences imposed on them" (8). "[R]elevant statistical data [on trafficking], disaggregated by sex, age, national origin, employment and social status [are not provided]" (9).
Variables: TRAFF-DATA-1
"[There is a] lack of comprehensive information and comprehensible data on the number of investigations, prosecutions and convictions of perpetrators of trafficking and the sentences imposed on them" (8). "[R]elevant statistical data [on trafficking], disaggregated by sex, age, national origin, employment and social status [are not provided]" (9).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he human papillomavirus vaccination programme, targeting girls 11 years of age,[was] launched in 2016, although the participation rate remains low" (12).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he human papillomavirus vaccination programme, targeting girls 11 years of age,[was] launched in 2016, although the participation rate remains low" (12).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: CUST-LAW-1
"The declaration of legal incapacity or restricted capacity of more than 4,500 women with disabilities in the State party, including women with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, [] denies them the right to marry and custody of their children" (13-14).
Variables: CUST-LAW-1
"The declaration of legal incapacity or restricted capacity of more than 4,500 women with disabilities in the State party, including women with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, [] denies them the right to marry and custody of their children" (13-14).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: CWC-DATA-2
"[There is an] insufficient numbers of specialized support centres [for women who are victims of gender-based violence] in rural areas" (7). "[T]emporary special measures [are not adopted], including quotas for female candidates of political parties and heads of municipalities, to increase the participation of women, in particular rural women [and] women belonging to ethnic minority groups" (9-10). "Vertical and horizontal occupational segregation [make it difficult to] integrat[e] Roma women, rural women, and older women [] into the labour market" (11). "[T]he action plan for the integration of Roma into Lithuanian society, 2015–2020, is also aimed at the economic empowerment of Roma women" (12).
Variables: CWC-DATA-2
"[There is an] insufficient numbers of specialized support centres [for women who are victims of gender-based violence] in rural areas" (7). "[T]emporary special measures [are not adopted], including quotas for female candidates of political parties and heads of municipalities, to increase the participation of women, in particular rural women [and] women belonging to ethnic minority groups" (9-10). "Vertical and horizontal occupational segregation [make it difficult to] integrat[e] Roma women, rural women, and older women [] into the labour market" (11). "[T]he action plan for the integration of Roma into Lithuanian society, 2015–2020, is also aimed at the economic empowerment of Roma women" (12).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: CWC-DATA-3
"[There has been a] steady decrease in the number of stateless persons, including stateless women, in the State party since 2012" (10).
Variables: CWC-DATA-3
"[There has been a] steady decrease in the number of stateless persons, including stateless women, in the State party since 2012" (10).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: CWC-DATA-4
"Vertical and horizontal occupational segregation [make it difficult to] integrat[e] migrant women []into the labour market" (11). "[There are limited levels of] access to high -quality maternal health care throughout pregnancy and delivery for undocumented migrant women, who are ineligible for the State party ’s compulsory health insurance" (12). "[Affordable or] free access for undocumented migrant women to maternal health care throughout pregnancy and delivery, including antenatal care [is limited]" (12).
Variables: CWC-DATA-4
"Vertical and horizontal occupational segregation [make it difficult to] integrat[e] migrant women []into the labour market" (11). "[There are limited levels of] access to high -quality maternal health care throughout pregnancy and delivery for undocumented migrant women, who are ineligible for the State party ’s compulsory health insurance" (12). "[Affordable or] free access for undocumented migrant women to maternal health care throughout pregnancy and delivery, including antenatal care [is limited]" (12).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"[R]eimbursement for certain types of contraceptives for girls and women 15 to 19 years of age is currently under consideration by the Committee on Reimbursement of the Ministry of Health" (12). "[D]espite the existing compulsory health insurance system, to basic health services, access to sexual and reproductive health services and modern contraceptives, for girls and young women, including girls and women in rural areas and Roma girls and women, [is still limited]" (12).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"[R]eimbursement for certain types of contraceptives for girls and women 15 to 19 years of age is currently under consideration by the Committee on Reimbursement of the Ministry of Health" (12). "[D]espite the existing compulsory health insurance system, to basic health services, access to sexual and reproductive health services and modern contraceptives, for girls and young women, including girls and women in rural areas and Roma girls and women, [is still limited]" (12).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[T]he Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson monitor[s] the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, including in relation to women and girls with disabilities, in 2019" (2). "[I]n 2018, the Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson did not receive any complaints [of discrimination] from women or girls with disabilities" (4). "[T]emporary special measures [are not adopted], including quotas for female candidates of political parties and heads of municipalities, to increase the participation of [] women with disabilities, in political and public life" (9-10). "[G]irls and boys with disabilities [are placed] in schools with classes for children with special needs" (11).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"[T]he Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson monitor[s] the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, including in relation to women and girls with disabilities, in 2019" (2). "[I]n 2018, the Office of the Equal Opportunities Ombudsperson did not receive any complaints [of discrimination] from women or girls with disabilities" (4). "[T]emporary special measures [are not adopted], including quotas for female candidates of political parties and heads of municipalities, to increase the participation of [] women with disabilities, in political and public life" (9-10). "[G]irls and boys with disabilities [are placed] in schools with classes for children with special needs" (11).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: LRW-LAW-3, DV-LAW-3
"[W]omen who have been victims of gender - based violence, including domestic violence, would no longer be obligated to testify in court in the related criminal trial" (2).
Variables: LRW-LAW-3, DV-LAW-3
"[W]omen who have been victims of gender - based violence, including domestic violence, would no longer be obligated to testify in court in the related criminal trial" (2).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he law on amendments to the Law on Conciliatory Mediation in Civil Disputes may revictimize women and girls who are survivors of gender-based violence... [C]ases of gender-based violence against women, in particular sexual and domestic violence, [are inadequately handled] by the investigating authorities, such as failure to complete the investigation or to move to criminal prosecution" (7).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he law on amendments to the Law on Conciliatory Mediation in Civil Disputes may revictimize women and girls who are survivors of gender-based violence... [C]ases of gender-based violence against women, in particular sexual and domestic violence, [are inadequately handled] by the investigating authorities, such as failure to complete the investigation or to move to criminal prosecution" (7).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[T]emporary protection orders [are provided] in cases of domestic violence, including obligating the perpetrator to reside separately from, and not to approach, the victim" (2). "[There is an] absence of a stand-alone civil protection order procedure for victims of domestic violence" (7). "[T]he special assistance centres for women who are victims of violence [are unable] to function effectively" (8).
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"[T]emporary protection orders [are provided] in cases of domestic violence, including obligating the perpetrator to reside separately from, and not to approach, the victim" (2). "[There is an] absence of a stand-alone civil protection order procedure for victims of domestic violence" (7). "[T]he special assistance centres for women who are victims of violence [are unable] to function effectively" (8).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: ERBG-DATA-1
"The persistent gender pay gap[] results in lower levels of pension benefits and salaries in traditionally female -dominated occupations" (11).
Variables: ERBG-DATA-1
"The persistent gender pay gap[] results in lower levels of pension benefits and salaries in traditionally female -dominated occupations" (11).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: ERBG-DATA-2
"[T]he State party ’s employment rate among women is the highest within the European Union and is almost on par with the employment rate among men" (11).
Variables: ERBG-DATA-2
"[T]he State party ’s employment rate among women is the highest within the European Union and is almost on par with the employment rate among men" (11).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: ERBG-DATA-5
"[A]ccess [should be enhanced] for women to the labour market, including for women who have reached pensionable age and disadvantaged groups of women,such as migrant women, Roma women, rural women, older women and women with disabilities " (11-12). These women have little access to the labor market (MV- coder comment).
Variables: ERBG-DATA-5
"[A]ccess [should be enhanced] for women to the labour market, including for women who have reached pensionable age and disadvantaged groups of women,such as migrant women, Roma women, rural women, older women and women with disabilities " (11-12). These women have little access to the labor market (MV- coder comment).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: ERBG-LAW-2
"[D]iscrimination against women on grounds of pregnancy and maternity and that not only sexual, but also other forms of harassment, are prohibited in the workplace" (2). "[W]omen who are employed, including as part -time workers, must be socially insured at the level of the minimum wage" (11).
Variables: ERBG-LAW-2
"[D]iscrimination against women on grounds of pregnancy and maternity and that not only sexual, but also other forms of harassment, are prohibited in the workplace" (2). "[W]omen who are employed, including as part -time workers, must be socially insured at the level of the minimum wage" (11).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"[W]omen are underrepresented or disadvantaged, [in areas] such as participation in political and public life, education and employment" (6).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-2
"[W]omen are underrepresented or disadvantaged, [in areas] such as participation in political and public life, education and employment" (6).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"[T]he package of basic services for families,[ strengthens] the socioeconomic status of women and provid[es] additional social benefits for mothers with five or more children" (12-13). "[T]he first two months of the parental leave quota, including leave for mothers and for fathers, [are] non -transferrable for both parents" (13).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"[T]he package of basic services for families,[ strengthens] the socioeconomic status of women and provid[es] additional social benefits for mothers with five or more children" (12-13). "[T]he first two months of the parental leave quota, including leave for mothers and for fathers, [are] non -transferrable for both parents" (13).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: GIC-LAW-3
"[T]he first two months of the parental leave quota, including leave for mothers and for fathers, [are] non -transferrable for both parents" (13). "[A] sufficient number of affordable and accessible childcare facilities [are not provided] in rural areas" (13).
Variables: GIC-LAW-3
"[T]he first two months of the parental leave quota, including leave for mothers and for fathers, [are] non -transferrable for both parents" (13). "[A] sufficient number of affordable and accessible childcare facilities [are not provided] in rural areas" (13).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[Rural women are not ensured to be] involved in the design of strategies and programmes, focusing on women not only as victims or beneficiaries but also as active participants in the formulation and implementation of such policies" (13).
Variables: NGOFW-DATA-3
"[Rural women are not ensured to be] involved in the design of strategies and programmes, focusing on women not only as victims or beneficiaries but also as active participants in the formulation and implementation of such policies" (13).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[O]nly one political party implemented voluntary quotas for the nomination of women candidates for the recent national elections" (9).
Variables: LBHO-PRACTICE-3
"[O]nly one political party implemented voluntary quotas for the nomination of women candidates for the recent national elections" (9).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he law on amendments to the Law on Conciliatory Mediation in Civil Disputes may revictimize women and girls who are survivors of gender-based violence... [C]ases of gender-based violence against women, in particular sexual and domestic violence, [are inadequately handled] by the investigating authorities, such as failure to complete the investigation or to move to criminal prosecution… [There is a] lack of enforcement or monitoring of compliance with protection orders, which leaves women who are victims of such violence at risk of further violence" (7).
Variables: LRW-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he law on amendments to the Law on Conciliatory Mediation in Civil Disputes may revictimize women and girls who are survivors of gender-based violence... [C]ases of gender-based violence against women, in particular sexual and domestic violence, [are inadequately handled] by the investigating authorities, such as failure to complete the investigation or to move to criminal prosecution… [There is a] lack of enforcement or monitoring of compliance with protection orders, which leaves women who are victims of such violence at risk of further violence" (7).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-4
"Non-traditional forms of family relations are not recognized in the State party… [N]on-traditional forms of family relations other than marriage [are not recognized], including same-sex and de facto unions" (14).
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-4
"Non-traditional forms of family relations are not recognized in the State party… [N]on-traditional forms of family relations other than marriage [are not recognized], including same-sex and de facto unions" (14).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-6
"The declaration of legal incapacity or restricted capacity of more than 4,500 women with disabilities in the State party, including women with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, []denies them the right to marry" (13-14).
Variables: MARR-PRACTICE-6
"The declaration of legal incapacity or restricted capacity of more than 4,500 women with disabilities in the State party, including women with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, []denies them the right to marry" (13-14).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"[T]eachers [are trained] on combating gender stereotypes" (6). "[There is] insufficient funding of special assistance centres for women who are victims of gender-based violence" (7). "[T]he State party [intends] to organize specialized training for staff at the Reception Centre for Refugees and Asylum Seekers on the early identification and referral of victims of trafficking" (8). "[A]wareness [is not raised] at schools and among families, about the risks of trafficking, including the recruitment of victims from unemployed and low-income families through social media and on the Internet" (9).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"[T]eachers [are trained] on combating gender stereotypes" (6). "[There is] insufficient funding of special assistance centres for women who are victims of gender-based violence" (7). "[T]he State party [intends] to organize specialized training for staff at the Reception Centre for Refugees and Asylum Seekers on the early identification and referral of victims of trafficking" (8). "[A]wareness [is not raised] at schools and among families, about the risks of trafficking, including the recruitment of victims from unemployed and low-income families through social media and on the Internet" (9).