Tbilisi. In Heinrich Boell Foundation a public discussion – "Prospects for NATO Integration and Territorial Conflict Resolution” was held on September 16. Irakli Alasania, the Minister of Georgia’s Defence, Paata Zakareishvili, the State Minister for Reconciliation and Civil Equality and Helen Khoshtaria, the representative of Georgian Reforms Association were taking part in the discussion.Anybody who could not attend the discussion they can see the video.      Source: The foundation’s page in the social network 

Shida Kartli. Charity Humanitarian Centre "Abkhazia" is providing vocational education trainings in 4 penitentiary establishments. Trainings are carried out in 9 different professions. At this stage, teachings are going full time in all the groups. The number of participants includes 200 beneficiaries.The first stage of professional trainings will last three months, until the end of November. The project is implemented by the Charity Humanitarian Centre "Abkhazia" with financial support of the Ministry of Corrections and Legal Assistance of Georgia. Source: The organization’s page in the social network 

Kakheti.In Telavi 5-day training course "A woman who is winning”has been held organized byBusiness center "Kakheti". The training is aimed to give participants a positive motivation for success in life, growth of personal and physical attractiveness.Soso Mikeladze, a trainer: "The training program includes lectures as well as exercises, games, case studies, assignments and so on. 8 seminars will take place in total. At the end of the training motivational audio CDs and certificates will be given”. 

Shida Kartli. NATO and the EU Information Centre director Helen Gotsadze and Deputy Head of the NATO Liaison Office Christina Baleischite met Democracy School graduates of Gori. At the meeting the results of the NATO summit in Wales and the EU and NATO integration issues were talked about. The discussions also focused on the importance of community involvement.Later, a meeting was held at the local public school N2 in Khashuri. Meetings were held in question-and-answer mode. The latest literature about NATO and the EU was given to participants.   Source: The organization’s page in the social network 

Kakheti. Representatives of the World Bank opened "Matsoni House” in Alaverdi together with the Minister of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia and representatives of Municipal Development Fund of Georgia.  "Matsoni House” was open within the framework of Kakheti development project and is located adjacent to the Alaverdi Monastery, on the road leading to protected territories of Tusheti.In "Matsoni House” natural home-made sour milk, food made with boiled butter, flour and sour milk mixed, Alaverdi Monastery beekeepers’ honey, Georgian wheat bread made ​​with natural yeast, domestic ‘wineskin’ cheese and pitcher wine are sold.In the same project’s framework completion of 9 more constructions are scheduled until the end of 2015.

Tbilisi. A new web-site – beyondtbilisi.ge – has been posted in internet. "Beyond Tbilisi” is a project of "Transparency International Georgia”; it aims to introduce Georgian regional news to wider local and international society. "We would represent a brief summary of important regional news and articles in Georgian and English languages every day. Web-site covers all regions of Georgia; it receives all material of the news from local journalists, papers and informational centers”, said in the web-site. For the full text Source: www.beyondtbilisi.ge     

Tbilisi. Heinrich Boell Foundation is offering its space for a limited time, free of charge, for holding a conference, round table or presentation of those non-governmental organizations and activists who shear values of Heinrich Boell Foundation. For additional information you can contact: info@ge.boell.org or call: +99532 2380467/68. Source: Foundation's page in the social network

Tbilisi. On September 15, on International Day of Democracy the Soviet past research laboratory exhibition – "Georgian Constituent Assembly: Political Struggle Chronicles 1921-1978” was open in Georgian Parliament. The exhibition will be moved to Georgian National Museum after September 20 where anyone can see it.  Source: Organization's page in the social network

Tbilisi. On September 15 Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center (EMC) held a presentation of the project: "Law enforcement institutions in Georgia: politics, law-enforcement system”. The mentioned project has been realized since July 2014 by financial support of "Open Society Georgia Foundation”. The project is aimed at law enforcement agencies accountable, balanced and transparent system of support in order to improve the human rights situation and the rule of law. For the full text Source: emc.org.ge  

Tbilisi. Non-governmental organization "Radarami” publicized a new book of Kwame Anthony Apia named "Code of Honor”. In the book the peculiarities of human nature and social reforms are shown. The author says that his main motivation for writing was interest of research of moral revolutions and making conclusions regarding morality resulted by this research. For the full text Source: Organization web-site in social network  

Tbilisi. Jumpstart Georgia published an interactive visualization - "Holidays by Countries”. "The number of legally required paid vacation days and public holidays vary widely from country to country. Out of the 28 countires that were analyzed, Georgia is in a tie for the most legally required paid holidays while the USA does not have a signle legally required paid holiday". The visualization  Source: feradi.info

Tbilisi. The "Young Barristers" applies to the Ministry of Internal Affairs "to be more clarity on the issue of public safety, in particular, due to the Minister’s newspaper interview on September 10, 2014 in which some civil society prepares a conspiracy to seize and destabilize state power in autumn, in Georgia. ..."Young Barristers" appeals to civil society groups to pursue a special legal responsibility when there is a high probability of their use for the purposes of the opposition. The organization positively evaluates civic engagement, however it is inadmissible to implement the views of society by violation of the rule of law. If there is an assignment to involve any group in the implementation and fullfilment of anti-constitutional activities, it is essential to make public the evidence of such actions". For the full text Source: barristers.ge

Tbilisi. A public discussion on the "World After 9/11" was organized at the initiative of the NATO and EU Information Center, moderated by the Director of the Information Center Elene Gotsadze. Meeting participants have discussed global consequences of 11 September 2001 and Georgia's role in ensuring the world security. The Head of the Department for International Relations and Euro-Atlantic Integration of the Ministry of Defense Davit Nardaia and the Deputy Director of the US Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Marika Laliashvili have also participated in the event held with support of the Young Diplomats' Club. Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Kakheti. Representatives of the EU Delegation have met with the population residing in village Duisi, Pankisi Valley. The meeting aimed to inform the population about the EU and projects implemented or being implemented by its donor organizations.At the meeting, the EU representatives have discussed various important projects, as well as the EU's new project, which aims to increase the support and capacity in the border and migration management.This project aims to build the capacities of the civil society in Georgia. Similar projects are of key significance for the agreements executed between the EU and Georgia and fulfillment of the visa liberalization action plan.

Tbilisi. The Georgian Young Lawyers' Association has published an online version of the study - "Rehabilitation Process beyond the Facade". The study reviews the activities of two funds established by the Tbilisi Government: the Old City Rehabilitation and Development Fund and the Tbilisi Development Fund. GYLA has published the study in 2012, but in view of the topic's relevance the organization has released electronic versions. The publication Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Tbilisi. Transparency International - Georgia has released a blog post "Signs of Nepotism in the Chkhorotsku Municipality". The organization "believes that the local authorities, as well as other public agencies must administer staff policies independently, fairly and by observance of law, which means the recruitment of the new staff only through the contest-certification commission – with observance of an open and transparent contest. Experience, qualification and relevance with office to be occupied must be the key selection criteria", says the blog post. For the full text. Source: transparency.ge

Tbilisi. Transparency International - Georgia has released a blog post "Staff policy in Adjara and preparations for non-confidence vote against Government in the Supreme Council". "On September 8, 7 members of the "Georgian Dream" faction of the Supreme Council of the Adjara Autonomous Republic have voted at the faction sitting for initiating the non-confidence issue against the Government of the Adjara Autonomous Republic. The initiative was first publicized on August 27 by the Chairman of the Commission for Financial, Budgetary and Economic Affairs of the Supreme Council of the Adjara Autonomous Republic Aleksandre Chitishvili, while the staff changes carried out in the Adjara Ministry of Education and a deliberate attack on Murman Dumbadze's team were named as causes of non-confidence", says the blog post. For the full text. Source: transparency.ge

Tbilisi. The Association of Young Economists of Georgia has released a statement on enterprises in the ownership of the Tbilisi City Hall. "We welcome the recent interest of the new management of the Tbilisi City Hall in the municipal enterprises and their examination. At the first stage, it is important that the Tbilisi City Hall develops a new policy in respect of enterprises in its ownership, which will increase their efficiency and improve the quality of relevant services/products", says the statement. For the full text. Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Adjara. The Ministry of Health, Public Healthcare Center and the Employment Agency have organized on September 8 a public discussion over projects of the 2015 programs. Out of the project with over 6 million budget, large portion of funds will be spent for medical assistance of the socially unprotected population. Further, funds are allocated for supporting primary healthcare and aid equipment for persons with disabilities, pensioners, children and citizens with visual impairments. The shelter of homeless mothers and children will be funded as well. Third sector representatives have expressed certain comments and opinions concerning the programs. In addition, they have addressed the Minister with a request to take into account CSO recommendations in the future program.

Tbilisi. Transparency International – Georgia has released a podcast of parliamentary news. Interested persons can be updated on the developments in the Parliament. Podcast of Parliamentary News: 8 September Source: transparency.ge

Tbilisi. "Young Barristers" and the "New Higher Education Institute" have executed the Memorandum of Mutual Cooperation. The parties have agreed to cooperate actively in the educational and legal areas. For the full text. Source: barristers.ge

Tbilisi. Non-governmental organization "Helping Hand" delivers trainings on "Volunteering and Active Citizenship" for the youth and CSO representatives residing in Georgia's regions (Kvemo Kartli, Racha, Adjara). The event is organized as part of the program – "Volunteer Incubator in the Regions", which aims to promote volunteerism among the youth, as well as support institutional development of CSOs working on the youth matters and establishment of the volunteer resource centers. The program is implemented with support from the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs of Georgia.