Inclusive Narratives and Human Rights Advocacy

Overview

The session featured Tomas Vytautas Raskevičius, who connected his LGBTQ+ rights advocacy with contemporary approaches to Holocaust remembrance. Reflecting on his legislative and activist experiences, he discussed the role of public support, resilience, and democratic participation in advancing equality. He encouraged young people to recognise their influence in civic life, report hate speech, and engage with organisations promoting inclusion and human rights.

Keywords

Human rights advocacy, LGBTQ+ history, Civic engagement, Inclusive narratives