Planned rally against genderist propaganda electrifies Lithuania
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Anti-lockdown rally in Vilnius / D. Umbrasas/LRT
A rallying cry to defend traditional values, the Big Family Defence March (Didysis šeimos gynimo maršas) has been dividing opinions in Lithuania.
What is it about?
The event is presented as a political rally in protest of policies and legislation that allegedly threaten the institution of traditional family.
The march is planned for the coming Saturday, May 15, in Vingio Park in Vilnius.
What are the demands?
The event s website claims it is a rally against “aggressive genderist propaganda” and plans to ratify the Istanbul Convention, a Council of Europe s document aimed at fighting violence against women.
Lithuania s religious leaders voice opposition to Istanbul Convention and same-sex partnership
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Cross near St George Church in Kėdainiai / J. Stacevičiaus/LRT nuotr.
Leaders of Lithuania s Christian religious communities have issued a joint statement, opposing moves to ratify a document on fighting gender violence and to recognise same-sex unions.
“Recently, several legislative initiatives that try to deny human nature and endanger the common good of the society have been a cause for concern,” they said in the statement. “Proposals to ratify the so-called Istanbul Convention and to legalise partnership are of particular concern.”
The statement was signed by Archbishop Gintaras Grušas, president of the Lithuanian Bishops Conference, Archbishop Innokenty, head of the Russian Orthodox Church in Lithuania, Father Grigorij Bojarov, head of the Old Believers Church of Lithuania, Bishop Mindaugas Sabutis, head of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lithuania, Rev. Raimonda
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