In frames of Fund's project ''Increasing Youth Participation in Georgia'', young grantmakers from Georgia, Abkhazia and Bosnia and Herzegovina met at the Leadership Conference in Sarajevo to discuss the results of the previous steps of the project and share experiences overseeing local initiatives. ''As part of the meeting, the participants also discussed the issues of highest concern to young people in their respective communities in order to identify common themes, which they can address with national or local authorities upon their return'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: The organization’s web-page in a social network

Kakheti. On July 27-28, the Georgia Red Cross Society conducted orientation courses for Pankisi youth. The purpose of the meeting was to raise awareness of participants about the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Emblems and Fundamental Principles, as well as volunteerism, communication and communication channels” – is stated on the website of the organization in a social network. Read more… Source:The website of the organization in a social network

Guria. A non-governmental organization – "Journalists Network for Gender Equality” conducted a discussion in Ozurgeti. At the discussion, there were reviewed all those issues and challenges, which people with disabilities face during elections, as well as social packages that local authorities offer to disabled individuals. Read more... Source:The website of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. Representatives of PHR held a working meeting with youth at a social enterprise ''Babale''. The purpose of the meeting was to simplify the use of an anti-discrimination law for people with an intellectual development impediment. Read more… Source:The website of the organization

Tbilisi. The Georgian Charter of Journalistic Ethics publishes a guidance document for media coverage of elections. ''Pre-election campaign and polling day are important events taking place in a country, media coverage of which may have influence not only on what decision a voter takes, but also on electoral environment in general. This is why media responsibility increases while performing coverage of election subjects to ensure the process is impartial, non-discriminatory and fair'' – is stated on the website of the Charter. Read more... Source:qartia.org.ge

Mtskheta-Mtianeti. The Human Rights Academy of the Public Defender of Georgia organized training on the theme – "Promotion of Human Rights Education at the Level of General Education” in Gudauri on July 12-14, 2017. The aim of the training was to raise awareness of human rights among teachers at the level of general education and to elaborate recommendations for the purpose of improving civic education materials. In full… Source: www.ombudsman.ge

Tbilisi. MAC offers two Inclusive Education Training courses. ''The first is for primary and secondary school teachers/staff and includes the following modules: Inclusive Education Philosophy; Description of Intellectual, Physical, Developmental, Psychological and Behavior Disorder; Strategies for Behavioral and Independent Living Success. The second course targets kindergarten teachers/staff and includes the following: Inclusive Preschool Education Philosophy; Description of Intellectual, Physical, Developmental, Psychological and Behavior Disorders; Strategies for Behavioral and Independent Living success'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: The organization’s web-page in a social network

Samtskhe-Javakheti. Presentation ''Premature Marriage'' Within the ,''Peer Education program'', with the initiative of the members of Akhaltsikhe Youth Centre, presentation was held about: ''Premature Marriage''. The activity was planned within the framework of the program Promoting Integration Tolerance and Awareness that has been implemented by UNAG with the financial support of USAID. In full… Source: The organization’s web-page in a social network

Imereti. Members of the Youth Center of Kutaisi conducted an informational campaign – ''Step towards Europe'', which aimed at raising public awareness about the European Union and Western values, the European choice of Georgia. Members of the Center distributed informational triplets, prepared within the framework of a small grants program. The event was organized within the framework of the Promoting Integration, Tolerance and Awareness (PITA) Program, implemented by the United Nations Association of Georgia (UNAG) with financial support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The partner of the program is the Education Development and Employment Center (KEDEC). Source:The website of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. Georgian musicians, participating in Tbilisi Open Air/AlterVision, took part in an informational clip against domestic violence. ''Speak out'', ''You may also become a victim'', ''Those who raise voice against this problem, will not be left alone'', ''Do not hide violence'' - such is their call. The informational clip has been prepared by the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association with the support of the European Union. Read more... Source:The website of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. The anti-stigma movement has released a video clip, which demonstrates myths and reality about persons with disabilities. The video clip contains issues that are still stigmatized within society and explains how much the opinion about them does not correspond with reality. The video clip has been created in cooperation with the European Union, USAID and UNICEF. Read more…    Source: The website of the United Nations Children’s Fund in a social network

Tbilisi. Association Anika in the frames of the European Union funded project – ''Capacity building for social services in Georgia and Ukraine'', which is implemented by ASB Georgia, started a project – ''Personal Assistant Service for Children and People with Disability''. In the frames of this project the training course was held for the personal assistant candidates. In full… Source: The organization’s web-page in a social network

Tbilisi. The Media Development Foundation (MDF), within the framework of the Media Literacy Program, has prepared a guidebook: ''How to combat manipulation and false information''. ''The purpose of the publication is to assist media users in obtaining skills that will help them verify false news and combat disinformation'' – is stated on the website of the organization. Read more... Source: mythdetector.ge

Tbilisi. From June 29 through July 1, there will be held a Civil Activism Festival in Tbilisi. Following topics are intended to be subjects of presentations at the Festival: labor issues, social issues, media and activism, green and urban policy, feminism and queer issues. Source: The official Facebook page of the Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center

Tbilisi. On June 24 a training ''Child Protection Referral Procedures'' was held for the social workers and policemen in Tbilisi. Project ''Combating Domestic Violence in Georgia'' is implemented with the support of the Embassy of Estonia, by the Anti-Violence Network of Georgia (AVNG), in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, Academy of the Ministry of internal Affairs of Georgia, and Social Service Agency. In full… Source: The organization’s web-page in a social network

Tbilisi. The Georgian Charter of Journalistic Ethics publishes a manual on coverage of gender issues. ''Avoid mentioning gender of persons that are part of a story when it does not give any additional information to the audience. This is especially important when covering anti-social behavior. Do not cover a story in a way, which may intensify incorrect vision of the society about gender roles, do not classify any profession or action as that for ''women'' or ''men'''' – is stated on the website of the Charter. Read more… Source: qartia.org.ge

Tbilisi. The Public Defender echoes the rules and requirements of Shota Rustaveli Theater and Film State University for drama department competition (creative round) for the academic years of 2017-2018. Before the national exams, according to which, it is checked in the first round of theater/cinema actor’s program concentration whether the applicant has an irreparable organic defect, which is incompatible with the professional requirements. ''The Public Defender believes that the mentioned formulation of the competition requirements of the Theater University is degrading and offensive for persons with disabilities and the entrants who have health problems. Similar requirement is not justified by any legitimate purpose and unjustifiably restricts the mentioned groups’ opportunities to acquire actor's profession'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: www.ombudsman.ge

Kakheti. On June 17 a training ''Child Protection Referral Procedures'' was held for the social workers and policemen in Kvareli, Kakheti region led by Nodar Saakashvili - the Head of Patrol Police Faculty of the Academy of the MIA, and Eter Tskhakaia - Head of the Guardianship and Care Division, Social Service Agency. Project ''Combating Domestic Violence in Georgia'' is implemented with the support of the Embassy of Estonia, by the Anti-Violence Network of Georgia (AVNG), in cooperation with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, Academy of the Ministry of internal Affairs of Georgia, and Social Service Agency. In full... Source: The organization's web-page in a social network

Mtskheta-mtianeti. On June 10, 2017, by the School of Young Economists, in cooperation with the Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia, there was organized field trip for the school students to the social enterprise Arabuli Art-house, which is a member of Social Enterprise Alliance Georgia. ''Field trip was aimed at promotion of Social Entrepreneurship concept in school students and give them an opportunity to deepen their understanding of that issue, as well as to get practical experience in that field'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: The organization’s web-page in a social network

Tbilisi. The Law Program of German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) offers a renewed version of a Legal Dictionary. ''On the portal WWW.GIL.GE you can find the renewed Explanatory Legal Dictionary, as well as Georgian-German, Georgian-English, Georgian-Russian, Georgian-French and Latin Legal Dictionaries'' – is stated on the website of the organization. Read more... Source: The website of the organization in a social network