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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Kakheti. With the support of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, the Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia in cooperation with the Sighnaghi Municipality City Hall, in order to create municipal social services in Sighnaghi Municipality, developed the program "Daytime Activity Center of the Older Generation". The program is planned considering the rights-based social service standards and participatory approach, by a multi-sectoral group (representatives of the City Hall, civil sector and service users) established in the City Hall .Program was developed within the project “Partnership for Municipal Social Policy”.   More... Source: Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Georgia

Tbilisi. On December 20, with the support of USAID Civil Society Engagement Program, an online information meeting was held for parents with MD, pediatrician Konstantine Chakhunashvili as part of the project "Advocacy of health services for people with Down syndrome". Parents can also apply to Konstantine Chakhunashvili Tsitsishvili's new children's clinic, or to Davit Abuladze's Georgian-Italian clinic. It is very important for parents to have information about their children's health. Timely communication with the doctor can avoid many complications. More... Source: Georgian Down Syndrome Association

Tbilisi. The Mediators Association of Georgia hosted the regional conference, bringing together mediators from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.  Mediators from the five countries discussed alternative dispute resolution, recognizing its important role in the pursuit of justice. They also addressed the challenges of enhancing awareness about mediation.  This regional event was backed by UNDP and the German Government as part of broader support for improving the rule of law and promoting access to justice for all. More... Source: UNDP Georgia

Fireworks create highly toxic gases and pollutants that poison the air, the water and the soil, making them toxic to birds, wildlife, pets, livestock — and people. The colours of fireworks are the result of chemistry and physics made visible. Specifically, fireworks’ colours depend upon solid metal salts and chemical explosives that create colours when heated to the correct temperatures. Additionally, to produce the oxygen needed for an explosion, many fireworks contain oxidisers known as perchlorates. These can dissolve in water, contaminating rivers, lakes and drinking water. More... Source: CENN

EU adopts 12th package of sanctions against Russia for its continued illegal war against Ukraine. The Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of a 12th package of sanctions against Russia.  The focus of this package is to impose additional import and export bans on Russia, combat sanctions circumvention and close loopholes. In particular, this package includes additional listings of Russian individuals and companies and new import and export bans – such as banning the export of Russian diamonds to Europe. It also includes stricter asset tracing obligations and tough measures on third-country companies circumventing sanctions. More... Source: European Union in Georgia

Guria.The members of the Ozurgeti, Chokhatauri, and Lanchkhuti Local Action Groups (LAGs) continue to actively engage in local development as part of the ongoing “Green Guria – Supporting Local Democracy and Rural Development for Inclusive and Resilient Green Growth” project, supported by the European Union. he “Green Guria – Supporting Local Democracy and Rural Development for Inclusive and Resilient Green Growth” project is implemented by CENN in cooperation with partner organisations: the Young Pedagogues’ Union, the Institute of Democracy, and the Local Action Group of KEDA (LAG), supported by the European Union within the European Neighbourhood Program for Rural and Agricultural Development ENPARD IV.  More... Source: CENN

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Tbilisi. The Venice Commission delivered its opinion regarding the effectiveness and independence of the Special Investigation Service and the Personal Data Protection Service. Addressing the Venice Commission's recommendations is part of the European Commission's nine steps.  In order to strengthen the Special Investigation Service, the Venice Commission recommends that the service should be granted prosecutorial powers and cover all crimes committed by high-ranking officials.  The Venice Commission considers that, in the current situation, the Personal Data Protection Service does not hold proper expertise and resources to conduct efficient monitoring of the lawfulness of covert investigative measures. More... Source: Institute for Development of Freedom of Information 

Tbilisi.On December 14, we hosted a presentation of the study - Mapping Perspectives: Uncovering Citizen and Business Attitudes towards Local Governance and Services, aimed to facilitate discussion, unpacking perceptions and attitudes towards key pillars covered by the study, including municipal public services, private sector services, subnational governance and citizen participation. The event brought together representatives of central and local governments, civil society organizations, international development institutions, and local experts to dive deep into study results through the three parallel sessions - Satisfaction, Accessibility, Quality: Reforming Municipal Service Delivery; Dialogue for Development: Fostering Collaboration in Local Business Ecosystem; and Citizen Speak: Local Governance and Public Participation through the Perspective of Diverse Communities.   The study was carried out by the research and consulting company ACT, and it looks at the citizens and businesses’ perceptions in the Program’s partner municipalities (Batumi, Chokhatauri, Ozurgeti, Kutaisi, Tkibuli, Oni, Lentekhi, Mestia, Bolnisi, Rustavi, Marneuli, Dmanisi). More... Source: USAID Local Governance Program

Tbilisi. Georgia is steadfast in its commitment to addressing climate change and advancing sustainable development in alignment with both national and international climate goals. A significant step towards this commitment took place on 14 December, with a focus on the decarbonization of healthcare facilities in the country.   The meeting brought together representatives from the National Centre for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC), healthcare facilities across Kakheti, Shida, and Kvemo Kartli regions and experts.   During the workshop, participants discussed Georgia's healthcare sector energy and environmental profile, conducting a thorough examination of emissions and planning for the sector's future development under international best practices and the country's decarbonization strategies. In addition, NCDC presented the outcomes of activities outlined in the plan for the decarbonisation of healthcare facilities.   More... Source: UNDP Georgia

Tbilisi. Ms Kharebava advocates for women’s empowerment, and against gender-based violence.  For many years, she has been fighting for inclusion of children with disabilities in the society in Samegrelo and Abkhazia. Madona Kharebava is an exemplary human rights activist who works tirelessly to break stereotypes and help communities to develop holistic models of accessibility for all. The Ambassador of the Netherlands, Ms Meline Arakelian, awarded Madona with the Embassy Tulip prize yesterday at a ceremony attended by representatives of governmental, non-governmental, international organisations and community activists. More... Source: Embassy of the Netherlands in Georgia

With the assistance of the EU and CENN, the areas in Chiatura affected by anthropogenic pressure will be rehabilitated. As part of the grant project and with the support of the Imereti Climate Action Group, the organization "Mkhardamkhari" has implemented effective advocacy, as a result of which the Chiatura municipality allocated 30,000 GEL in the 2024 budget for environmental restoration efforts in degraded areas.  This activity was implemented within the EU-funded “Georgia Climate Action Project (GEO-CAP)”, which promotes civil society engagement in climate change (CC) policy design and implementation. The project is being implemented by CENN with its partner organisations, KRDF, ACU, YPU, and RLS-ADA, in the project’s focal regions of Georgia: Guria, Imereti, Kakheti, Racha-Lechkhumi and Lower Svaneti.  More... Source: CENN

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