National Action Plan on the implementation of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

This National Action Plan contains former, current and future actions and measures by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania as regards the implementation of the UN Principles on Business and Human Rights, as well as the information as regards the provisions of national legislation pertinent to this field. The document specifies actions, planned or implemented measures and legislative provisions intended to consolidate Lithuania's duty to protect, defend and respect human rights and encourage businesses to ensure respect and responsibility in the field of human rights, as well as to ensure effective remedies. Protection of human rights, ensuring equal employment, social and other opportunities, gender equality, reducing gender pay gap - these are fundamental values to be pursued in labour relations and regulation of corporate activities. The Government has the obligation to ensure the above-mentioned human rights in these areas. Government's actions and measures include legislative instruments aimed at the development of a legislative framework providing for responsible business practices and elimination of corruption in the public sector. Great attention is paid to non-discrimination measures, including education on human rights, various studies and other measures that promote non-discrimination and respect for human rights. The Government also supports specific initiatives for promotion of gender equality, encourages the development of non-governmental organizations and provides financial assistance for initiatives of non-governmental organizations in this field. The Government formulates and implements public policies mindful of the principle of responsible business and corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an essential condition for sustainable development. Therefore, in its efforts to increase economic competitiveness, the Government not only promotes the use of renewable and environment-friendly technologies that are best fit to meet long-term public needs, but also the development of socially responsible and human rights-minded business.