Women in Lithuanian Society (Excerpt from the Lithuanian Human Development Report 1999)

This chapter from the Lithuanian Human Development Report 1999 focuses on the situation of women in Lithuanian society. It explores issues including women's participation in decision-making, women's health problems, access to education, women in the labor market, personal security, and women's NGOs. It argues that while progess has been made to advance the position of women in Lithuanian society, many challenges still remain.