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Lithuania: Training against hate crimes for civil society and law enforcement
Training
- Date:
- Location:
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Organized by:
- OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in cooperation with the Lithuanian Police and civil society organization Lithuanian Gay League
- Source:
- OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
- Fields of work:
- Tolerance and non-discrimination, Education
About the training
Hate crimes cause deep harm, and victims often need support that is timely, sensitive and tailored to their needs. Effective cooperation between police and civil society is essential to making this happen.
This joint training brings together representatives of civil society and law enforcement in Lithuania to strengthen how they work together to support hate crime victims. Participants will look at practical aspects of the police response — such as how to assess victims’ individual needs, how to refer them to specialist services and how to ensure their treatment is respectful and sensitive.
The sessions also offer space to better understand the lived experiences of communities targeted by hate crime and the challenges they face because of their identities. Through shared discussions, participants will identify barriers to cooperation between police and civil society and work together on ways to overcome them in the local context.
Who can take part
The training is designed for:
- Civil society organisations supporting communities affected by hate crime
- Law enforcement representatives involved in hate crime response
- Other invited national stakeholders working on victim support
Participation is by invitation.
Why this matters
When police and civil society work well together, hate crime victims receive better support. Clear needs assessments and referral pathways help connect victims with the services they require, while sensitive treatment reduces the risk of secondary victimisation and improves their experience within the justice system.
Background
The workshop is part of ODIHR’s joint initiative with the European Commission on Strengthening Targeted Assistance and Response Structures for Hate Crime Victims (STARS), funded by the European Union as well as the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria, Italy and Poland.
It also contributes to the project “ENACT – Enhancing the capacity of civil society organizations to support victims of anti-LGBTQI+ hate crimes” (reference code 101141894), co-funded by the European Commission under the CERV programme.
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