Pronouns: She/her
Ms. Rita Grigalienė has taken up the position of the Vice-Minister for Social Security and Labour since January 6, 2025.
Her areas of responsibility include the protection of the rights of people with disabilities, leading initiatives for the assistance and prevention of domestic violence, ensuring equal opportunities, promoting gender equality, family and child rights protection, and managing projects related to European Union investments.
Vice-Minister Rita Grigalienė has a distinguished academic and professional background. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Mykolas Romeris University and a Master’s degree in Public Administration, specialising in Regional Development, from Kaunas University of Technology.
With approximately ten years of experience in civil service and seven years in a non-governmental organizations, Ms. Rita Grigalienė has dedicated her career to the prevention of domestic violence, gender equality, and human rights.
In 2024, she was honored by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania for her contributions to human rights.