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The range of competence of the ministry is fixed by the Government regulation.
It is a priority for the government to promote equality between women and men in all aspects of life and society. The Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity (abb.: MEGA) leads and supports these ambitions.
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"Diversity is an asset for our country"
Interview with Yuriko Backes in Paperjam
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Working visit by Yuriko Backes to Lithuania
Yuriko Backes, Minister for Equality and Diversity (MEGA), paid a working visit to Lithuania on 30 September 2024.The working visit began with a bilateral meeting with Justina Jakštienė, Deputy Minister of Social Security and Labour and responsible for gender equality...
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State visit of TRH the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess to the Kingdom of Belgium – Third day
At the invitation of Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians, TRH the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess are undertaking a State visit to the Kingdom of Belgium from 16 to 18 April 2024.
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State visit of TRH the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess to the Kingdom of Belgium – Second day
At the invitation of Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians, TRH the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess are undertaking a State visit to the Kingdom of Belgium from 16 to 18 April 2024.
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💪🤝 Minister @Yuriko_Backes at #CSW69 in New York @UN 🇺🇳 highlighting that we’re not going back. 🔹Women’s and girls’ rights are non-negotiable. #Equality #WomenEmpowerment #AccelerateAction #SDGs #SDG5 #SRHR #LGBTIQ
Minister @Yuriko_Backes intervening at the @ipinst on “Past Reflections and Future Visioning on the 25thAnniversary of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda”. #WPS #CSW69 #AccelerateAction
🇱🇺-organised event with 🇵🇱 & @ReproRights on Ensuring Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for adolescents. #SRHR #CSW69 Minister @yurikobackes delivered a clear message: 👇
Minister @Yuriko_Backes joined EU HRVP @kajakallas delivering a statement to the press following her Security Council briefing on EU-UN cooperation The EU is determined to work with partners in the multilateral system to uphold the UN Charter and its principles everywhere 🇺🇳🇪🇺🇱🇺
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