Tbilisi. Economic Policy Research Center and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, with the support of the Lietuvos ambasada Sakartvele/ლიეტუვის საელჩო საქართველოში, present the fourth episode of our new podcast - EUფორია. In this episode Gigi Gigiadze and Zaza Shengelia explore the history of the formation of the "Associated Trio" of the European Union and the evolution of Georgia's role from leader to outsider. More... Source: Economic Policy Research Center

Economic Policy Research Center and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, with the support of theLietuvos ambasada Sakartvele/ლიეტუვის საელჩო საქართველოში, present the third episode of our new podcast - EUფორია. EU In this episode Gigi Gigiadze and Zaza Shengelia explore the European Union's Eastern Neighborhood policy, the history of its formation and the reasons that have led to recent changes affecting the countries included in this policy. More... Source: Economic Policy Research Center 

Tbilisi. During the course of the month, persons with Down syndrome, as well as their relatives, acquaintances, and advocates, are actively engaged in disseminating accurate information about Down syndrome to the general public.  Their aim is to raise awareness regarding the numerous options available to those with Down syndrome In the month of October, our organization, with the support of USAID Civil Society Engagement Program, is conducting enlightening health educational sessions for parents as part of the project titled "Advocating for health services for individuals with Down syndrome". More... Source: Georgian Down Syndrome Association

Tbilisi. Economic Policy Research Center and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, with the support of the Lietuvos ambasada Sakartvele/ლიეტუვის საელჩო საქართველოში, present the second episode of our new podcast - EUფორია. In this episdode Gigi Gigiadze and Zaza Shengelia are hosting Vano Chkhikvadze - EU Integration Programme Manager at ღია საზოგადოების ფონდი I Open Society Georgia Foundation.  The discussion was focused on the details of the 12 recommendations received by Georgia, their significance and the degree to which they have been implemented at this stage. More... Source: Economic Policy Research Center 

Tbilisi.Georgian-Ukrainian Platform conducted survey. “Dear Ukrainians who live in Georgia! We ask you to spare 2 minutes to fill out the survey that will help make the work of the Ukrainian House effective and useful for all The survey is carried out with the support of the Center for Counseling and Training (STS) within the framework of the STAR Initiative project, funded by the European Union and the Conrad Adenauer Fund. The survey of Ukrainians living in Georgia is carried out with the support of the Counseling and Training Center (CTC), within the framework of the project "Civil Society Initiative" (STAR Initiative) financed by the European Union and the Conrad Adenauer Foundation. More… Source: Georgian-Ukrainian Platform

Tbilisi. An easy-to-read guide to health care for children and adults with Down syndrome has been compiled by the Georgian Down Syndrome Association with the support of the USAID Civil Society Engagement Program, as part of the project entitled "Advocacy for healthcare services for people with Down syndrome". This health care document has been produced for the parents and family members of children and adults with Down syndrome in order to give them with fundamental medical information regarding the health of children and adults with Down syndrome in language that is straightforward and easy to comprehend. More... Source: Georgian Down Syndrome Association

Adjara. Over 200 participants from the Eastern Partnership gathered in Batumi for a dynamic Urban Forum, organised by the EU, UNDP, and its partner. The Future-Fit Cities Forum addressed the intricate challenges faced by the municipalities, to pave the way for greener, more inclusive, and resilient cities that harness the power of public-private partnerships to drive growth and innovation. more... source: European Union in Georgia

On 26 September we celebrate linguistic diversity with the European Day of Languages!  "Language is not just a means of communication, it's a vital part of every country's rich cultural heritage. That's why the EU proudly maintains 24 official languages and celebrates the European Day of Languages together with the Council of Europe every year to honour linguistic diversity, promote language learning, and foster intercultural understanding" More... source: EU

Tbilisi. Rondeli fund published new publication of Russian Expansion in the Caucasus and Georgia. It aims to cover the Georgian-Russian relations of the XVIII-XX centuries in a manner different from the widely propagated perspective of the official Russia. From Intermarium to the Three Seas Initiative: Poland, Georgia, and Geopolitical Games.  More … Source Rondeli fund

Tbilisi. For decades, Soviet propaganda claimed the Soviet Union entered the World War II in 1941. That is a lie. For the USSR the war started on September 17, 1939 when the Red Army invaded Poland from the East as a Nazi ally.  more... Source: Soviet Past Research Laboratory  

The web portal CsoGeorgia.org releases a weekly newsletter of grants competition, contests, vacancies, fellowships, and tenders for civil society organizations, and for any interested person. Newsletter...

Tbilisi.Opinion Festival and World of Tolerance planning event - First-ever Opinion Festival Tbilisi! At the festival, you will discover 5 distinct stages focusing on the following themes: Entrepreneurship; Education; Strengthening resilience; Democracy, Human rights, rule of law; Future prospects of Georgia. In addition to captivating and diverse discussions, the evenings will come alive with the rhythms of live music.  Save the date: September 9, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Venue: Rike Park, Tbilisi  All are invited, and participation is free of charge. Interested attendees can indicate their interest by clicking "Interested" or "Going".  More…  Source: Opinion Festival

Tbilisi. Are you looking for funding opportunities in the cultural and creative sectors. Check out this interactive guide, answer a series of questions based on the sector you are working in to find the relevant funding sources from the EU that best suit you: https://bit.ly/3XOVwNJ Source: https://www.facebook.com/EUinGeorgia

Tbilisi. The Ambassador of France, H.E. Sheraz Gasri visited IDFI. “Giorgi Kldiashvili, the organization's Executive Director, and Levan Avalishvili, the Programs Director, introduced IDFI's activities to the Madam Ambassador. During the meeting, they discussed existing challenges to democratic reforms and the agenda for integration with the EU”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. On June 22-23, 2023, the 9th annual conference of the Caucasus Research Resource Center (CRRC) - "New Frontiers: The South Caucasus Amidst New Challenges" was held. “At the aforementioned conference, during the round table discussion titled "Archival accessibility and openness in the Caucasus and Eurasia," Anton Vatcharadze, the head of the memory and disinformation studies department at the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI), presented a report. In his report, he focused on the new law on "personal data protection" and the publicity surrounding the standards”. Read more… Source: idfi.ge

On June 14, Civil Society Institute (SCI), in partnership with European Center for Non-for-Profit Law (ECNL) and Partners Georgia held a discussion meeting, which aimed at increasing the engagement of civil society and consolidation of CSOs’ visions around Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). Latest report of Council of Europe’s Anti-Money Laundering Committee (MONEYVAL) was discussed at the meeting as well as Georgian National Risk Assessment Report and its action plan, which is currently being work on by the Georgian government. Georgia received the lowest ranking in the report in regards to its preventive measures against potential risk of noncommercial sector being wrongfully used.  At the meeting it was underlined that CSOs are not involved in the process of assessing preventive measures, which can lead to the introduction of such measures and regulations that might negatively affect the CSO environment in Georgia.  International experts and local CSO representatives participated in the meeting during which potential measures to prevent risks according to FATF recommendations, as well as mechanisms to increase active participation of CSOs and development of self-regulation measures were discussed. Second topic of the meeting focused on the cooperation between NPOs and banks, including National Bank of Georgia’s AML/CFT policy in regards to NPOs.

Tbilisi. The Information Integrity Coalition will host its first annual conference on June 6, focusing on Russian hybrid threats, Kremlin’s various vectors of influence and existing (or lack of) Georgia's state response. The conference will feature several panel discussions by Coalition members, representatives of policymakers, academia, media, and other experts. Read more…

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. Social Justice Center shares the article: Georgia's Foreign Policy: The Causes and Impacts of Changes. "This article combines the opinions and views presented by experts. How would you characterize the foreign policy of Georgia during the last period of Georgian Dream rule? Especially in the last year, after the war in Ukraine? “On the one hand, the authorities point that they join dozens of international resolutions or statements in support of Ukraine, and, on the other hand, Georgia's compliance with EU foreign and security policy decisions has dropped from an already low 44% to 31% in 2022.[1] In 2022, Georgia supported only 3 out of 26 EU declarations on sanctions against Russia.[2]  The resumption of direct flights with Russia further reduced this compliance level, which is a direct blow to Georgia's EU integration process.[3] It is clear that the "declared" policy of Georgian government vis-à-vis the EU integration remains only on paper, that too in expired strategic documents”. Read more… Source: socialjustice.org.ge

Tbilisi. Join us at Expo Georgia on 6 May to listen to inspiring speeches of well-known Georgians sharing their views and experiences about Europe. Check out the video below to listen to our two hosts, Tako Kvelidze and Dato Gorgiladze, share a few ideas about Europe and Georgia. Join our event and keep updated… Find out more about Europe Day… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Kyrgyzstan. On April 10, 2023, the Georgian Center for Strategy and Development (GCSD) and the American University of Central Asia signed a memorandum of understanding in Bishkek. The purpose of this MOU is to provide a framework of cooperation and facilitate collaboration to promote innovative and participatory approaches to implementing joint projects, virtual internships, fellowships, trainings and events, as well as to establish new networks. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network