Rugilė Butkevičiūtė

Rugilė Butkevičiūtė is a prominent lawyer and co-founder of the organizations 'Ribologija' and the 'Prabilk' National Information Center on Sexual Violence, which focus on providing support to victims of sexual violence in Lithuania. She has been an advocate for raising awareness about sexual violence and has highlighted the societal attitudes that often blame victims rather than perpetrators. Through her work, Butkevičiūtė has contributed to legislative changes and increased resources for survivors, advocating for a cultural shift in how sexual violence is perceived and addressed in society.