Tolerant Youth Associacion (Tolerantiško Jaunimo Asociacija)

National Network
Lithuania
Address

Rinktinės st. 47-68
09206 Vilnius Vilniaus
Lithuania

Telephone
+37061201192
E-Mail
info@tja.lt
Mobile Phone
+37061201192
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
2005
Fields of Activity
  1. Human rights
General Information

General meeting members consist of all 210 TYA members. A Board is a collegiate ruling body of the Association, which leads the Association in between the General meetings of members. A Chairperson is a ruling body of Association consisting of one person, who is elected by the Board. Yearly budget 50.000-80.000 Eur funded by projects. Currently we are implementing Active Citizenship Project "Rainbow Challenge for LGBT+ rights and possibilities" and Erasmus+ project "Rainbow Peer Forces". In 2022 we implemented projects: 2 funded by the municipality of Vilnius, 1 by Agency of Youth Affairs and 1 by Rosa Luxemburg foundation. In 2022, we mostly cooperated with the human rights portal jarmo.net, Lithuanian Social Democratic Youth Union, Lithuanian Psychology Students' Union, Night Vilnius Hive, University LGBT+ group, Lithuanian Falcon Union, Demos Critical Thought Institute, Coalition of Human Rights Organizations and its member organizations, and Family Planning and Sexual Health Association.

Mission and Objectives

What do we aim for? To develop respect for every person, their choice and opinions. To encourage respect for various social groups, protection of human rights and integration of minorities. To unite all open-minded people to work together and strengthen their co-operation with and support for each other, at the same time promoting international co-operation and political activities. Our vision Inclusive Youth in a society that respects human rights.

Main Projects / Activities

Currently we are implementing Active Citizenship Project "Rainbow Challenge for LGBT+ rights and possibilities" and Erasmus+ project "Rainbow Peer Forces". In 2022 we implemented projects: 2 funded by the municipality of Vilnius, 1 by Agency of Youth Affairs and 1 by Rosa Luxemburg foundation.

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

Tolerant Youth Association operates actively in the field of human rights, also works upon the problems related with refugees, non EU, non EEE countries citizens, sexual minorities and other vulnerable social groups. During the 15 years of existence of the Association many activities have been and are being implemented: educational activities, trainings, related to LGBTQI+, intercultural, human rights, diversity issues, for schoolpupils, teachers, youth, LGBT community, human rights activists; educational and cultural events for vulnerable groups (LGBTQI+, TCN) and society; educational publications, researches; monitoring and advocating human rights, shadow reporting on human rights, preparing and proposing draft laws, organizing social and political awareness raising actions and campaigns adressing human rights related topicalities.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

We are looking for ways to grow by developing an intercultural context. Exchange information, participate and engage in creating a society based on respect.

Contact (1) Full Name
Arturas Rudomanskis
Job Title
Chairperson
Head of the organisation
Chairperson Arturas Rudomanskis