NGO The White Gloves

“The White Gloves” (Lithuanian: „Baltosios pirštinės“) is an independent non-governmental watchdog organization that bases its activities on a national network of volunteers, who monitor national elections in Lithuania and reports all unlawful practices to law enforcement agencies. “The White Gloves” employ a number of tools and initiatives to support the Lithuanian civic society, to encourage youth participation in democratic processes and to fight political corruption nationally, including independent electoral monitoring, voicing expert opinions on corruption and electoral violations, publishing cases of unlawful practices. Since 2012 “White Gloves” has involved more than 3000 young people throughout the country in the process of independent observation and comment of the public life. By taking the role of a watchdog, “White gloves” empowers people to become active citizens by involving them to volunteering activities. Civic movement “The White Gloves” is an excellent example of a civic empowerment significantly contributing to the development of civic dialogue in Lithuania. “The White Gloves” works closely with the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Lithuania, Lithuanian Police Department, national NGOs, civic initiatives and other social partners. See more: http://baltosiospirstines.lt/ and https://www.facebook.com/BaltosiosPirstines