Lithuanian Union of Journalists - Support Centres

The Lithuanian Union of Journalists (Lietuvos žurnalistų sąjunga, LŽS) is a union representing journalists based in Lithuania. It defends their interests and provides them with information and assistance. It also carries out advocacy activity, and it organises events and contests. The LŽS is organized in regional branches and in thematic sub-sections, which gather journalists sharing specific features or interests. 

The union's chairman can be contacted at chairas@lzs.lt or +370 85 2122805. 

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