Rainbow Days 2007: Vilnius to host first gay pride event

Lithuanian Gay League is organising a week of events to commemorate the International Day against Homophobia. It will include a first ever public LGBT action in the centre of Lithuanian capital city - the participants of this event will display a rainbow flag, which will measure 30 meters in length and will be the longest and biggest rainbow flag in Lithuania. This public act will seek to highlight the importance of solidarity, communal spirit and support.

We invite you to join the “Rainbow days 2007” and participate in the action “We Are for All Colours of Life”, which will be happening on 25th of May 15:00 in Savivaldybes square in Vilnius. Together we can bring in the substantial contribution in combating homophobia, actively support goals of the Year of Equal Opportunities for All, and express respect and recognition for the diversity and equality of all human beings.

PROGRAMME

16 May 11:00, Seimas

Press conference at the Seimas to mark the International Day Against Homophobia.Presentation of the Rainbow Days Programme.Presentation of the EQUAL project’s research results.

17 May

Beginning of a three-month information campaign Homosexual Employees Have the Right to be Open and Safe.Social advertisements on rainbow trolley-busses in Vilnius and Kaunas.

18 May 18:00, LGL Office, Jakšto 22

Homophobia: causes and consequences, an EQUAL Project seminar.

Nida Vasiliauskaitė (PhD)

Maris Sants (Latvian LGBT activist, pastor)

Registration necessary, write us office@gay.lt

24 May 16:00-20:00, LGL Office, Jakšto 22

Rainbow culture seminars

The International Lesbian and Gay Cultural Network (ILGCN) will moderate a discussion on human rights issues and host a cultural programme.

25 May 11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00, LGL Office, Jakšto 22

Rainbow culture seminars

The International Lesbian and Gay Cultural Network (ILGCN) will moderate a discussion on human rights issues and host a cultural programme.

25 May 12:00 – 16:00, Savivaldybė square (Gediminas avenue)

12:00 - Live library and presentation of information publications and the LGL and EQUAL projects in the centre of Vilnius in the EU “For Diversity. Against Discrimination.” truck.

15:00 - Public act We Are for All Colours of Life.In the centre of Vilnius, the participants of this event will display a rainbow flag, which will measure 30 meters in length and will be the longest and biggest rainbow flag in Lithuania.This public act will seek to highlight the importance of solidarity, communal spirit and support.

26 May 14:00, LGL Office, Jakšto 22

Round table discussion entitled Homosexuals in Europe: Rights, Representation, Recognition and Respect. The panel will include representatives from Lithuanian NGOs as well as from Nordic and Baltic LGBT and youth organizations.Registration necessary, write us office@gay.lt

26 May 22:00, Men‘s factory club, Ševčenkos 16

“Rainbow party” at the Men’s Factory club in Vilnius. Best Lithuanian Djs vs. Homophobia. For free invitations call the LGL office at (5) 261 0314.

For more information and updates of the programme visit our website at www.lgl.lt/pride, or write us office@gay.lt