Mainstreaming equal opportunities in twin cities (Vilnius-Oslo)

Bilateral initiative facts

Promoter:
Lithuanian Gay League(LT)
Bilateral initiative number:
LT-BI011
Status:
Completed
Initial cost:
€149,068
Actual cost:
€149,060
Initiative Types:
Conference
Other
Publication
Study tourCoordination meetings
Baltic Pride 2022 events
Promotional activities
campaigns and materials.
Partners:
Lithuanian Diversity Charter(LT)
Oslo City Municipality(NO)
Vilnius City Municipality(LT)
Programme:

Description

The bilateral initiative seeks to to mainstream equal opportunities in twin cities (Vilnius-Oslo) and foster diversity at municipal level by involving Vilnius and Oslo municipalities, socially responsible businesses and a human rights NGO. The project aims to foster exchange of best practices between Vilnius and Oslo municipalities on securing equal opportunities in twin cities. The project will encourage the cooperation and increase knowledge and understanding between Norwegian and Lithuanian partners and encourage a positive change in ensuring equal opportunities at municipal level.

The goals

Summary of the results

- 1 study visit in Oslo. 6 participants from the Beneficiary State, 6 participants from the Donor States.

- 3 online coordination meetings. 12 participants from the Beneficiary State and 3 participants from the Donor States.

- 1 study visit in Vilnius. 8 participants from the Donor States, 5 participants from the Beneficiary State. 1 good practice paper.

- 1 international conference Proud Cities Summit. 1 speakers from the Donor States, 6 speakers from the Beneficiary State and 6 speakers from other countries. 163 live and more than 8000 online participants. Please see https://www.lgl.lt/naujienos/vilniaus-rotuseje-baltic-pride-2022-konferencija-atviri-miestai/ for more information.

- Baltic Pride 2022: Pride Voices event in Vilnius, March for Equality and Proud cities concert in Vilnius. 142 live and 19.499 online participant at the Pride Voices event (https://www.lgl.lt/naujienos/baltic-pride-2022-pasididziavimo-balsai-ir-vaivorykstes-kilimas/). More than 10.000 participants at the March For Equality, more than 15.000 participants at the Proud cities concert.(https://www.lgl.lt/naujienos/vilniuje-surmuliavo-baltic-pride-2022-eitynes-uz-lygybe-ir-taika-ir-koncertas/).

- 1 thematic magazine (printed and digital versions) (https://www.lgl.lt/assets/Baltic-Pride-2022-žurnalas.pdf), 1 promotional campaign, 1 advertising campaign, more than 200.000 people reached by promotional activities and campaigns.

Part of  events costs were covered by other financial sources.

Information on the projects funded by the EEA and Norway Grants is provided by the Programme and Fund Operators in the Beneficiary States, who are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of this information.