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Brief History

LiJOT was founded in 1992 when 12 youth organisations agreed to co-ordinate actions to solve common problems, represent the interests of national youth organisations and create a network of youth organisations. At the time, one of the primary objectives was to unite...
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Brief History

LiJOT was founded in 1992 when 12 youth organisations agreed to co-ordinate actions to solve common problems, represent the interests of national youth organisations and create a network of youth organisations. At the time, one of the primary objectives was to unite youth efforts for the consolidation of Lithuanian independence. LiJOT is registered with the Ministry of Justice in Lithuania.

Objectives

- Promote youth initiatives
- Induce mutual understanding and co-operation between young people
- Induce constructive youth activity, beneficial to both state and society

Working Languages

Lithuanian

Structure

- General Assembly (supreme authority)
- Member organisations (two delegates each)
- Board
- Bureau
- Committees

Main Activities

- Unite non-governmental youth organisations to tackle common problems
- Present proposals to government institutions in the field of youth and youth organisations
- Collect, analyse and present information on the activities of non-governmental youth organisations and government institutions in Lithuania and abroad
- Develop international relations and international co-operation between Lithuanian and foreign youth organisations
- Organise meetings, discussions, conferences and other activities

Publications

- Practical guide for youth leaders (Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, English, Russian)
- Youth Activity, What is it? (Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, English, Russian)
- Who's Who in Lithuania 1996 + 1997 (Lithuanian, English)


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