Tbilisi. A safety training session was conducted at Georgian Down Syndrome Associationassociation's office as part of the reproductive health project for women and girls with Down syndrome. The training proved to be very captivating for youngsters. They were completely engaged. Each individual acknowledged the indispensability and significance of such information in terms of security safeguarding. The training marked the conclusion of thematic sessions designed for adults with Down syndrome Embassy of the Netherlands in Georgia serves as the project's financial supporter.  More... Source:  Georgian Down Syndrome Association

Tbilisi.The first-ever partnership between UNICEF Georgia and the Government of the Republic of Korea was launched today by Charge D’Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Mr Kim Tong Op, First Deputy Minister of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health, and Social Affairs of Georgia, Ms Tamar Gabunia, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Health and Social Issues, Mr. Zaza Lominadze and Representative of UNICEF in Georgia, Mr Jesper Moller.  The partnership aims at strengthening critical elements of the public health system, with a specific focus on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) and immunization in Georgia. This collaboration will enhance emergency response capacities, addressing weaknesses exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.    More... Source: UNICEF Georgia

Tbilisi.This table is a useful tool for both harm reduction organizations and psychoactive substance users.  The table describes the possible risks and dangers of different combinations of psychoactive substances. To use the table, select the two psychoactive substances, the combination of which you want to receive information.  The table is a quick tool and does not provide comprehensive information on the use of psychoactive substances in combination or their dosage. For this, you will definitely need to find additional information. More... Source: Social Justice Center

Tbilisi.The Georgian Down Syndrome Association team, with the support of USAID Civil Society Engagement Program, facilitated a meeting between paediatrician Nana Rurua and parents at the Association's office. The event was conducted as part of the project "Advocacy of Health Services for People with Down Syndrome". The meeting's subject matter was health care for individuals with Down syndrome. More... Source: The Georgian Down Syndrome Association

Tbilisi.Within the framework of the project titled "Advocacy of Health Services for People with Down Syndrome," our association, with the support of USAID's Civil Society Engagement Programme, has created tables of medical supervision of children, adolescents, and adults with Down syndrome. These displays will be given as posters to primary health care facilities.  The tables were generated in accordance with the recommendations established by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Global Down Syndrome Foundation/American Academy of Medicine. More... Source: Georgian Down Syndrome Association

Shida Kartli. The Mobile Legal Clinic of Georgia's Legal Aid Service is hitting the road to bring legal assistance to people living in remote villages, highlands, and conflict-affected areas. Its first stop is Zemo Nikozi village in the Shida Kartli region.T The Mobile Legal Clinic was launched by იურიდიული დახმარების სამსახური / Legal Aid Service with support from Deutsche Botschaft Tiflis გერმანიის საელჩო თბილისი and UNDP Georgia, as part of a larger effort aiming to promote the rule of law and access to justice in Georgia. More... Source: UNDP Georgia

10 October is World Mental Health Day  Dispelling myths about mental health can help break the stigma and create a culture that encourages people of any age to seek support when they need it.  Here are the most common myths and facts about mental health.  More... Source: UNICEF Georgia

Tbilisi. The inaugural informational meeting between the Georgian Down Syndrome Association team and parents took place on September 7 as part of the "Reproductive Health of Girls and Women with down syndrome" project. The objective of this meeting is to address the reproductive health needs of females with down syndrom During the virtual assembly, parents were provided with comprehensive information regarding the project and the events that have been scheduled as part of its framework.  More ... Source: Georgian Down Syndrome Association

UNICEF calls on governments to strengthen policies and investments to expedite the transition to clean, efficient energy and transport and set up and maintain air quality monitoring systems nearby kindergartens and schools, and report information to the public, noting levels of air pollution that are dangerous to children and pregnant women. More… source: UNICEF

Tbilisi. The UNICEF shares the tips on how to look after yourself and others online. “Being online can present lots of great opportunities to connect, learn and share what’s important to you, but it comes with challenges too. If social media or the internet has ever made you feel stressed, envious or lonely, or experience feelings of lower self-esteem or social anxiety, know that you’re not alone. Here are five tips on how to look after your mental health and be kind online. Avoid doomscrolling Be mindful Protect yourself and others online Choose kindness Stay present and connected IRL”. Read more… Source: www.unicef.org

Tbilisi. The UNICEF shares the tips for a very hot summer. “Heatstroke occurs due to long stays outside during high temperatures, and as a consequence of a direct exposure to sunshine, as well as a consequence of staying in an enclosed space, due to damp and overheated air, i.e. in public transport, an automobile, or an overheated apartment. Even though a parent may feel comfortable at a certain temperature, this should not necessarily imply that the child feels the same way, since he/she is yet to have his/her thermoregulation stabilised. Newborns, infants, and toddlers should be taken out early in the morning and later in the afternoon. It is not advisable to take young children out during the hottest period of the day, from 10AM to 5PM. The child should be dressed in loose-fitting clothes made of natural materials (cotton, linen), with his/her head covered with an obligatory cotton cap, or a hat. Always have with you a bottle of water that you should offer the child frequently, at least a sip or two (instead of water, this can also be a mild lemonade). Never leave children in your car, or other type of vehicle in the sun – not even for a couple of minutes!” Read more… Source: www.unicef.org

Tbilisi. According to the study conducted by UNICEF on the cost of raising children with disabilities in Georgia, the cost of the required goods and services for the equal participation of children with disabilities is beyond the reach of most families in Georgia. Read more… Source: www.unicef.org

Kakheti. European Union in Georgia (EU) and UNDP Georgia under the Human Rights 4All project join hands with Qedeli Community to promote social inclusion, independent living, and empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Sighnaghi municipality through the implementation of a personal assistant service. “The Community hosted the gathering with the representatives of Signagi as well as other municipalities from the Kakheti region to share best practices of personal assistant service. It will help to ensure PWDs in the area are able to exercise their rights and equal opportunities as everyone else. Qedeli is a dynamic, life-sharing community for adults with disabilities in Georgia that has been striving for more than two decades to overcome the stigmatization of PWDs and promote their social inclusion”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. PHR representatives conducted a training on the sexual and reproductive rights of women with disabilities at the Georgian Bar Association. Read more… Source: phr.ge

Tbilisi. As part of the World Immunization Week, UNICEF and International Chamber of Commerce in Georgia held a meeting on vaccination led by the Doctor of the Center of the Allergy and Immunology Bidzina Kulumbegov. The conversation touched on the role of vaccination in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. According to the new report of UNICEF, Georgia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Romania, and Ukraine have among the highest rates of under-vaccinated children. “Nearly one million children across Europe and Central Asia missed one or several routine vaccinations since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic”. Read more… Source: www.unicef.org

Tbilisi. UNICEF shares an informational blogpost about a panic attack. “A panic attack is an intense feeling of fear and anxiety. It often happens if people feel anxious about something happening in their life or have experienced something difficult or stressful. Panic attacks can feel very frightening, especially for children, but they can usually be stopped with treatment. It’s important to know that a panic attack won’t cause any harm and, even if it may not feel it during an attack, the feeling will pass”. Read more… Source: www.unicef.org

Tbilisi. The signatory organizations, wish to comment once again on the extremely serious health condition of the third president of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili. We call on the court to take into account the conclusions of specialists in the field and to make a decision in accordance with human rights standards as soon as possible. We also call on the international community to use all the means at their disposal to prevent irreparable damage to human life and health and the political collapse of the Georgian state. Learn more... Source: idfi.ge

Tbilisi. According to CENN February is Zero Hunger month. “In the 2022 Global Hunger Index, Georgia ranks 22nd out of the 121 countries with sufficient data to calculate 2022 GHI scores. With a score of 5.7, Georgia has a level of hunger that is low… One of the primary goals of the global community, including Georgia, is to create a world that is free of hunger by 2030. You can be part of solving this problem by supporting local, safe and healthy production. Download the calendar and follow the monthly tips… Join us on Instagram and participate in our fun monthly quizzes”… Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. In October 2021, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution recognizing that a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is a human right…  “An estimated one in six premature deaths is caused by pollution. Tens of millions of people are displaced each year by Climate Change. Biodiversity loss threatens the collapse of entire ecosystems. We need government and the international community to act with single-minded purpose and solidarity to deploy every possible resource to protect and fulfil the human right to a healthy”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. According to the UNICEF, dispelling myths about mental health can help break the stigma and create a culture that encourages people of any age to seek support when they need it. Here are seven common misconceptions about mental health. If a person has a mental health condition, it means the person has low intelligence. You only need to take care of your mental health if you have a mental health condition. Poor mental health is not a big issue for teenagers. They just have mood swings caused by hormonal fluctuations and act out due to a desire for attention. Nothing can be done to protect people from developing mental health conditions. A mental health condition is a sign of weakness; if the person were stronger, they would not have this condition. Adolescents who get good grades and have a lot of friends will not have mental health conditions because they have nothing to be depressed about. Bad parenting causes mental conditions in adolescents. All above-mentioned are myths, learn the facts… Source: www.unicef.org

Adjara. Within the framework of the project Reproductive Health as a Women's Right implemented by the Solidarity Community, meetings and consultations were held on reproductive health for women living in the villages of Khulo and Shuakhevi municipalities of mountainous Adjara. The project provided both information and services necessary for reproductive health to women living in six villages of Adjara. The activities carried out by the Solidarity Community are supported by Taso Foundation. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network