Open call for abstracts of the conference “50 Years of the Lithuanian Helsinki Group ”

2026-03-20

In 2026, Lithuania will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lithuanian Helsinki Group, a significant milestone in the history of dissidence and the human rights movement in Lithuania and the broader region.

On this occasion, we invite scholars, researchers, and experts to submit abstracts for a conference dedicated to exploring the formation, organisational challenges, activities, and legacy of the Lithuanian Helsinki Group and broader dissident movements of the 1970s and later.

The conference “50 Years of the Lithuanian Helsinki Group: the Evolution of Dissident Movements in Central and Eastern Europe” will take place on 24-25 September 2026.

Deadline for submissions: 10th May 2026. The abstract should be no longer than 300 words. The abstract must include the title of the paper, the first and last names of the author(s), and short biographies of up to 200 words per author. Submission: as a single PDF file.

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