Guria. Through the joint efforts of the Human Rights Secretariat of the Administration of the Government of Georgia, the UNFPA Georgia Country Office and the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia, Women’s History Month was celebrated in the municipalities of Chokhatauri, Ozurgeti and Lanchkhuti, in cooperation with the Office of the Governor of Guria, with the support of the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Georgia and the European Union. Within the framework of the events, there was a meeting held between Giorgi Sakhokia, Governor of Guria, and Lela Bakradze, Head of the UNFPA Georgia Country Office, to discuss future cooperation in the field of human rights, promotion of gender equality and youth empowerment. Read more… Source: georgia.unfpa.org

Kvemo Kartli. Civil society organizations respond to developments that took place on March 21 in Marneuli, where activists of the “Movement for Georgia”, along with local population, demonstratively violated the curfew at 21:00.  “We have repeatedly stated that the Government tries to restrict freedom of expression unconstitutionally, justifying it with protection of public health. This time it is especially alarming that we are dealing with the threat of restriction of physical freedom of citizens and their criminal liability. It is noteworthy that the activists decided to hold the rally after the authorities did not heed a request of ethnic Azerbaijani citizens and did not lift the restriction of movement for the overnight of Nowruz Bayram. We consider that this decision is inconsistent and, moreover, discriminatory against ethnic minorities. The Government could make an exception in this case, especially on the background of intended easing of regulations for a football match on March 28, 2021, in fact, restrictions, for instance, were also lifted on the night of January 1”, - is noted in the joint statement. Read more… Source: www.gdi.ge

Batumi. The Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara did not satisfy the request of EMC and “Society Batomi” to suspend construction of a 19-storey (3 underground) hotel on the territory of the cultural heritage monument of Batumi Boulevard. “With this decision, the Ministry has not taken into account that construction entails irreversible damage to the cultural heritage monument, the importance and benefit of which is invaluable for the city. Art historians Tamar Amashukeli and Tatia Gvineria talk about Batumi Boulevard as a cultural heritage monument”. Read more… Source: emc.org.ge

Tbilisi. The Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center (EMC), on behalf of the civil society organization Batomi, applied to the Public Defender requesting to study legality of a permit, issued for construction of a 19-storey hotel complex on Batumi Boulevard, and release a relevant recommendation. Batomi and EMC consider that the decision made by the Adjara Cultural Heritage Protection Agency (“Agency”) is unequivocally unlawful and irreversibly and substantially damages the immovable cultural heritage site - Batumi Boulevard. Read more… Source: emc.org.ge

Tbilisi. Civil society organizations and civil movements demand from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara to stop construction of a 19-storey hotel complex on Batumi Boulevard immediately. “A permit for construction of a 19-storey (3 underground) hotel on Batumi Boulevard, which has the status of a garden-park cultural heritage monument, was issued to a company “Ambassador Batumi” on January 21 by the Adjara Cultural Heritage Protection Agency disregarding cultural heritage legislation and neglecting public interests towards the boulevard”. Read more… Source: emc.org.ge

Tbilisi. The Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center (EMC), on behalf of “Batomi”, a civil society organization, contests a permit issued for construction of a 19-storey hotel complex on Batumi Boulevard. “Batomi” and EMC consider that a decision made by the Adjara Cultural Heritage Protection Agency is unequivocally unlawful and irreversibly, as well as substantially damages the immovable site of cultural heritage – Batumi Boulevard. Read more… Source: emc.org.ge

Tbilisi. Art Inception Georgia presents EU funding programs in the field of culture. “This is a Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which covers directions and priorities of 2021-2027 years. AI Georgia actively works to increase involvement of Georgian artists and organizations in these programs”. Write to the Platform to schedule an online consultation. Read more… Source: The website of the Platform in a social network

Ajara. “Protect Batumi Boulevard” society protests against a plan of “Ambassador Batumi” Ltd to build a 16-story hotel on the old boulevard and publishes a manifesto for signatures: “Stop destruction of Batumi Boulevard”.  “Despite the fact that the 16-story hotel is completely inappropriate for the boulevard and directly contradicts legislation, as well as threatens and reduces the cultural and historical value of it, the project has already been approved by the Adjara Cultural Heritage Protection Council while the head of the Adjara Cultural Heritage Protection Agency intends to give his approval on its implementation.  It is our duty to stand up against this disorder and protect Batumi Boulevard from destruction. Following the above, we demand:  1. Stop construction of the 16-story hotel on the territory of Batumi Boulevard immediately and revoke an issued permit.  2. Suspend the issuance of a permit for any construction on the territory of the boulevard until a development plan of Batumi Boulevard is approved”, - is stated in the text of the manifesto.  At this stage, the mentioned manifesto is signed by about 3500 people.  Read more…  Source: manifest.ge

Tbilisi. The Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) publishes a blog post in regard to April 14, 1978 developments in Tbilisi, which also contains related excerpts from the Western press (New York Time and The Times).  “On April 14, 1978, there were held crowded demonstrations in Tbilisi. Citizens of Soviet Georgia were protesting against an attempt of the Communist Party to change the constitutional status of the Georgian language. In 1977, a new Soviet constitution was adopted, while the Supreme Council of the Georgian SSR was considering a new constitutional plan, according to which Georgian would no longer be the state language on the territory of Georgia. This fact caused a lot of disturbances within the society. The wave of protests reached its culmination on April 14, 1978.  Read more… Source: idfi.ge

Tbilisi. Renovation project of Mutso village in Georgia has won the EU Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Award for its impressive accomplishment. Read more… Source: The page of EU in a social network

Tbilisi. The UK/Georgia 2019 is our programme of events and activities which will run from September - December 2019 to celebrate the cultural connections between both countries. ''The UK/Georgia 2019: New Cultural Horizons aims to reach new audiences, broaden horizons and foster cultural exchange and the flow of ideas. There will be a mix of exhibitions, festivals, film screenings, skills workshops, master classes, panel discussions and lectures in music, film and performing arts. Where possible, we will share content online so as many people as possible can get involved in the season'', is noted in the blog post. Read more… Source: www.britishcouncil.ge

Tbilisi. Tharaka, (called Tarashi by Georgians) is from Sri Lanka. He has graduated from the Tbilisi State Medical University. He shares his impressions about Georgian culture, hospitality, also the problems encountered by foreigners due to the State policy and xenophobic attitudes of some Georgians. Read more… Source: The webpage of the organization in a social network

Samtskhe-Javakheti. Within the framework of the program Fostering Inclusive Democracy the participants visited to Javakheti and got introduced to the customs, traditions and history of different ethnic and religious groups living in this region. "The goal of the program is promoting cooperation between Georgia and South Caucasus for Human Rights and equality", is noted in the statement. Read more… Source: The webpage of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. Institute for development of freedom of information releases statistics on Georgian theaters  There is a total of 49 theaters in the country. More than half of them are located in Tbilisi; Across the country, the number of plays held in all theaters was increasing annually, with the exception of 2016; In 2015-2016, the greatest number of plays, following Tbilisi, was held in the region of Imereti; The number of spectators at the plays was increasing annually. In the last few years, the majority of spectators (63-65%) attended plays in Tbilisi. In full... Source: The webpage of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. Eka Tkemaladze, a Community Officer of the Women's Initiatives Supporting Group, invites you to an exhibition of personal works. ''Salobie (Café) Bia, at 14 Machabeli str., presents 8 drawings of Eka that have been created while living in Germany in 2017. All drawings are performed with an acrylic on canvas. Drawings can be purchased on the spot. The exhibition will last for one month'' – is stated on the website of the organization. Read more... Source:women.ge

Tbilisi. Four non-governmental organizations evaluate a bill on revision of the Constitution. ''We consider that a number of issues, envisaged by the bill on revision of the Constitution, need reprocessing and future refinement. At the sitting of the Commission we will offer alternative proposals in regard to all problematic issues. We hope that at the concluding session of the Commission and during parliamentary discussions the above-mentioned vicious provisions will be changed and all improvements, which were positively evaluated by the civil sector, will be retained'' – is stated on the website of the organization. Read more... Source: www.isfed.ge

Tbilisi. Grants Programs, Educational Opportunities, Visitor Exchanges and partner organizations to Be Featured at Friendship Fair ''Georgian citizens interested in educational opportunities, visitor exchanges, grants programs, or in applying for visas should plan to come to the Friendship Fair sponsored by the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi. The free event, scheduled for Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Rooms Hotel Tbilisi from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., is dedicated to the celebration of the 25th anniversary of U.S. – Georgian diplomatic relations'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: The organization’s web-page in a social page

Tbilisi. For young Georgians between the ages of 16 and 26, EU Neighbours East has launched a contest #EUaroundU, tell us your story and win a trip to Europe. Participants are invited to highlight the impact that the EU has had on their personal life or community. The deadline is 31st March 2017. Find out more... Source: Social page

Tbilisi. Within the framework of the EU - Eastern Partnership ''Culture and Creativity'' program several courses have been developed. In particular, culture and creativity, strategic planning course, advocacy, proposal writing, etc.. The purpose of the program is to ensure support to culture and creativity sectors. In full... Source: culturepartnership.eu

Tbilisi. November 25 is an International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Tomorrow at 17:00, at the exhibition hall of the Information Center on NATO and EU ''A Girl is Born'' photo exhibition of Dina Oganova will be opened. ''A Girl is Born'' photo project of Dina Oganova features families from Tbilisi and eastern Kakheti region that have only daughters. The aim of the photo project is to raise public awareness about harmful practices of gender-based sex selection'' – is stated on the website of the Gender Information Portal. In full... Source:ginsc.net

Imereti. German Women’s Fund Filia, Women’s Fund in Georgia, German and Georgian girls visited Fund Sukhumi in Kutaisi. Representatives of Fund Sukhumi will help the girls to stage joint scenes for forum theatre. ''The main idea of forum theatre is to choose the problem, equally challenging for each group member, stage a small scenes related to the topic and give the audience a chance to discuss about solvation of the presented situation'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: Social page

Tbilisi. ''Georgian Script and Typography. History, Modernity'' is the first edition, which represents consequentially the stages of development of Georgian script and font over the centuries. ''...The second part of the book represents a development path of Georgian typography from fonts of the printing house of Vakhtang VI to the newest fonts'' – is stated on the website of the organization in a social network. In full... Source:www.osgf.ge