Freedom House’s Vytis Jurkonis Recognized by President of Lithuania
Date
February 16, 2026
Vilnius, Lithuania—Freedom House Vilnius Director Vytis Jurkonis was awarded the Order for Merits to Lithuania, 4th Class (Officer’s Cross), by President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda. Jurkonis was recognized for his distinguished service in representing Lithuania as a center of freedom and democracy.
Freedom House stands proudly with Lithuania in its efforts to support the cause of freedom, and with human rights defenders across Europe and Eurasia in their tireless pursuit of liberty and human dignity.