Tbilisi.On January 29, “Law and Public Policy Center” hosted a presentation of the study and panel discussion. Ketevan Kukava presented the study titled "Open Justice and User-Centered Court Services in Georgia – Challenges and Recommendations." Following the presentation, a panel discussion took place, featuring Giorgi Gotsiridze, Constitutional Litigation Team Leader at the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association; Keti Chutlashvili, Lawyer at the Social Justice Center; and Giorgi Antadze, Founding Partner/Attorney at Caucasus Legal Service.  The project is implemented by “Law and Public Policy Center” with the support of the Open Government Partnership through the EU for Integrity Programme for the Eastern Partnership, funded by the European Union. More....

Tbilisi.On 31st of January Economic Policy Research Center host the first meeting of Multi-stakeholder task force of the „United Georgia for Europe“ project.  With colleagues, partners and experts we discussed the activities planned within the framework of the project and the next steps of the working group.  The task force group will have the function of consulting and determining strategic directions on European integration process, discussing the ongoing opportunities to overcome ongoing challenges, and developing joint strategy of research activities.  The project United Georgia for Europe is co-funded by European Union and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung South Caucasus, in partnership with the Economic Policy Research Center, სამოქალაქო საზოგადოების ფონდი • Civil Society Foundation and თავისუფალ ჟურნალისტთა სახლი • Independent Journalists' House; it aims to promote Georgia's integration with the European Union through broad public involvement and cooperation. More... Source:  Economic Policy Research Center

Tbilisi.CENN is proud to share its 2022 annual report, which presents key achievements in terms of their contribution to the global SDG targets! In 2022, CENN implemented important activities that fully respond to the global goals of sustainable development. More... Source: CENN

26 young changemakers from across Georgia came together at Winter School with a common goal: establishing an equal environment free from discrimination. Over the next six months, these exceptional young minds will translate knowledge into practice, strategically planning and executing events across Georgia, aimed at enhancing human rights protection in local communities. he Winter School “Youth for Equality” was organised by the Rule of Law Centre .  კანონის უზენაესობის ცენტრი with support from UNDP Georgia and Norwegian Embassy in Tbilisi under our broader initiative #LEAD: Leadership, Equality, Advocacy, Democracy. More... Source: UNDP Georgia

Continuing CHCA commitment to support those in need, CHCA recently held another Social Services Consulting Hotline Informatinal Meeting.   Participants came together to learn about the invaluable resources available through CHCA hotline.  CHCA dedicated team provided insights into accessing legal and psychological consultations, distributed informative flyers, and shared details about the organization's extensive activities. More... Source: CHCA

Tbilisi.On January 30-31, 2024, a workshop on climate change will be held at the Georgian National University SEU, organized by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). The workshop is held within the framework of the regional program " Capacity development for climate policy in the countries of South-East and Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus and Central Asia" (CDCPIII), which is implemented by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)within the framework of the International Climate Initiative (IKI).  The program is implemented by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, as well as the German Federal Foreign Office. More... Source: Georgian National University SEU

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Tbilisi.The 2nd EEAS report of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (#FIMI) is now published. The insights of this report are based on investigated 750 incidents targeting Ukraine, media, civil society, and political figures, revealing cross-platform coordination and targeting elections. More... Source: European Union in Georgia

January 24 is International Education Day. Celebrating the EU's impactful partnership with Georgia in education reform and shaping the bright futures together! Key Achievements:  Support in Erasmus+ Programme & lifelong learning.  Development of VET and Education strategies.   Enhanced access to quality education for youth. Thousands of young Georgians have been empowered with skills for entrepreneurship and employment! More... Source: European Union in Georgia

Tbilisi. DEP invites those interested to participate in a workshop by British expert Tim Wheeler.  The seminar "Persons with disabilities, creativity and culture" will be held online on February 2. The purpose of the event is to: share the British experience in the direction of inclusive art for the participants and promote/enhance communication between the parties. invites those interested to participate in a workshop by British expert Tim Wheeler.  The seminar "Persons with disabilities, creativity and culture" will be held online on February 2. The purpose of the event is to: share the British experience in the direction of inclusive art for the participants and promote/enhance communication between the parties.  Invites those interested to participate in a workshop by British expert Tim Wheeler. The seminar "Persons with disabilities, creativity and culture" will be held online on February 2. The purpose of the event is to: share the British experience in the direction of inclusive art for the participants and promote/enhance communication between the parties. More... Source: DEP

Tbilisi.Within the framework of the program Capacity-building of the Georgian Leadership Community (CBGL) Senior Fellow at Rondeli Foundation, Alex Petriashvili conducted the discussion: ''Foreign Policy-Georgia and the West.'' For the following six months, participants will enhance their knowledge in policy development and analysis, as well as the European integration process and negotiation techniques.  Along with lectures, program participants, under the guidance of mentors, individually will develop a policy document reflecting the policy issues at their respective agencies. More... Source: Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies

Tbilisi.Through TI Georgia’s efforts 300 additional public officials will have their asset declarations monitored in 2024. In previous years almost every second public official was fined for failure to fully disclose their assets. Declarations to be verified were selected by a special independent commission within the Civil Service Bureau. TI Georgia played an instrumental part in coordinating its creation. Why this is important: Declaration of assets and interests by public officials is one of the key mechanisms of preventing and identifying corruption. For years the declaration selection commission failed to form (it was created only once between 2018-2022), resulting in only half of the legally required number of declarations being verified (e.g. 300 instead of 600). More... Source: Transparency International Georgia

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Imereti.Opportunity for those interested in organising open workshops, meetings and film screenings.  KineDok, Kutaisi International Short Film Festival and “Daukrefavi” within the EU-funded project organises a Workshop on 27-28 January in Kutaisi for managers of various cultural spaces (galleries, cultural centers, etc.), representatives of cafes and bars, representatives of initiative groups and non-governmental organizations In Imereti regions. More... Source: European Union in Georgia

Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies publishes new blog about Israel's Economy Amidst the Conflit with Hamas. More... Source: Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies

Tbilisi. Within the framework of the program Capacity-building of the Georgian Leadership Community (CBGL) Associate Professor of GIPA, Tengiz Pkhaladze conducted a discussion on National security and foreign policy.  For the following six months, participants will enhance their knowledge in policy development and analysis, as well as the European integration process and negotiation techniques.  Along with lectures, program participants, under the guidance of mentors, individually will develop a policy document reflecting the policy issues at their respective agencies.  The CBGL program is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete) since 2009. More... Source: Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies

Tbilisi.The Center for Social Justice publishes Shota Kintsurashvili's article Stalin, Stalinism and the Orthodox Church. The viewpoint was prepared by the Center for Social Justice within the framework of the USAID program "Unity in Diversity", which is implemented by the United Nations Association of Georgia, with the financial support of the US Agency for International Development. More... Source: The Center for Social Justice

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Tbilisi. On January 17, at 11:00 the Grassroots Human Security Grant (GGP) Program of the Embassy of Japan in Georgia will conduct a public consultation meeting for the potential applicants who plan to send GGP application by February 15, 2024.  More detailed criteria and application forms can be found here More...   Source: Embassy of Japan in 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.On December 22, 2023, the third art therapy session was held within the project "Barrierfree Safety for People with Disabilities". This project is a part of the INKuLtur-Programme implemented by Austausch e.V. and Association Anika in Georgia together with Eastern Partnership countries funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.  More... Source: Association Anika

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