Shida Kartli. On April 2nd in Gori Women Information Centre held a working meeting "According One Window Principle”. The aim of the meeting was to discuss problems of the displaced people and the ways to solve their problems. The meeting was attended by the members of regional representatives and NGOs. For the full text Source: the organization's page in the social network

Adjara.On April 2ndan information meeting about Autism was held by Batumi Centre For Democratic Development and the NGO "Changes For Equal Rights”.The aim was to provide the population with the general information about Autism.

Imereti.On April 1 Kutaisi Centre For Education Development and Employment signed a memorandum with Tbilisi Z. Paliashvili Opera and Ballet State Theatre.Within the framework of partnership the Youth Centre will find out the necessities of the disabled people, and will involve them in various cultural-educational programmes.The memorandum was signed within the framework of "Strengthening of National Identity in Georgia” project implemented by UNAG with the financial help of USAID. Source: Web-page of Kutaisi Youth Centre in the social network.

Tbilisi.On March 31 a conference called "New Vision – New Challenge in Youth Justice System” was organized by the NGO "SIDA”.The conference was dedicated to the current changes in the Youth Justice system. Participants were from relevant ministries, UN Children Fund and the EU. Source:the organization's page in the social network

Adjara. On March 29 in the Centre for Democratic Participation a meeting was held to set up a volunteer club. Registration in the club is free.The club activists will be actively involved in the organization.The members of the club will hold activities in the streets in order to spread information about the disabled people.

Samegrelo. At the initiative of the "Open Society – Georgia” Foundation and representatives of the Advisory Council of the Ministry of Infrastructure, a meeting was organized in Zugdidi in the office of CSO "Dea” over territorial optimization of Zugdidi. Representatives of these organizations have informed the audience about two versions of territorial optimization plan of Zugdidi along with the positive and negative aspects of each of these plans.Meeting participants have received answers from speakers to all issues of interest to them.The meeting was attended by the representatives of community unions, who have expressed desire to popularize this alternative model in their communities. Further, they will draft the appeal to the Government of Georgia on the formation of the Zugdidi Municipality. Source: the organization’s page in the social network.

Tbilisi. A discussion on the "Kazreti workers’ strike: consequences and prospects” was held on March 27 in the "Frontline Georgia” club. Workers from the Kazreti mine, representative of company RMG Gold, the Prime Minister’s Advisor on Social Issues Beka Natsvlishvili, representative of the Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center Lina Ghvinianidze, Head of the United Professional Unions of Georgia Irakli Petriashvili and Nino Gujaraidze from organization Green Alternative have participated in the discussion. Discussion:   Source: Frontline Georgia

Samegrelo. Information meetings were held in the villages of the Khobi, Senaki, Abasha and Martvili Municipalities as part of the coalition project "Citizen Participation for Democratic Self-Government”.Meeting participants have discussed the novelties of the Local Self-Government Code and the key issues of citizen participation. Further, the population was informed about the Rural Aid Program and the methodology of advocating the problems.The process of information meetings will continue from the next week. The project is supported by the "Eurasia Partnership Foundation”. Source: the organization’s page in the social network.

Imereti. The members of Kutaisi Youth Centre held a peer education training on Down symdrome in Kutaisi’s Public School №14. The aim was to raise knowledge about Down symdrome amonthe the youth. During the meeting a short video was shown shot by the youth centre members.  Source:the organization's page in the social network

Tbilisi. The music and visual art evening will be held as part of the anti-drug campaign on March 29, organized by UNICEF, US Embassy, and the public union "Bemoni" and "Artarea". The event aims to disseminate information on drugs. Detailed information on the event. Source: UNICEF's web page in the social network.

Kakheti. On March 24 international organization "Georgian Women For Peace and Life” gave presents to the disabled people of "New Life” foundation. Maia Kvezereli, president of "Georgian Women For Peace and Life” declared that the organization has been existing for 22 years and been participating in a number of events.

Tbilisi. The Public Defender released a statement on early marriages. "An early marriage among the girls still remains to be an existing practice in Georgia, expressed in the forms of kidnapping with an aim of marriage and agreements between parents. ...I urge all relevant bodies to undertake all necessary measures and use all legitimate means in their disposal in order to prevent early marriages and assist the young girls. It is vital that the professionals, teachers, social workers, psychologists and the representatives of law enforcement agencies realize their role and responsibilities", says the statement. For the full text Source:ombudsman.ge

Imereti. On March 21 Kutaisi Youth Centre celebrated the World Down Syndrome day. The Youth Centre added subtitles to the video shot by the Down National Centre of Italy, and released brochures. The events took place within the project of ANI, implemented by UNAG with the financial help of USAID. Source: Web-page of Kutaisi Youth Centre in the social network.

Tbilisi. In 2013 by the initiative of the Down Syndrom International Organization a tradition of "countless socks” was introduced, the aim of which is the original expression of mass solidarity. By buying colored socks people attract attention of those around them, they disseminate information and take responsibility.By the initiative of the UNO from 2011 onwards on March 21 the International Day of Down’s Syndrome is celebrated worldwide including Georgia. The aim of the event is to give information to the society.For the celebration of the International Day of Down’s Syndrome and to support people with Down’s syndrome the NGO "Let’s be friends” and "The Council of Professionals of Children and Parents with the Down’s Syndrome” will hold an event called "Friends Do Not Count Chromosomes. Full the full text Source:page of the social network

Kakheti. The library was opened up in Akhmeta, in the building of the territorial unit of village Khalatsani, with financial support of CSO "Women's Information Center".The library was renovated and equipped with inventory. The National Library of the Parliament has presented 500 books and promised future assistance as well.

Tbilisi. On March 18 "SIDA” overviewed student works and nominated winners. The competition was held within the framework of the project financed by the EU.The aim of the event was to raise interest among the youth about the juvenile justice system and current reform programmes.Application was open for two months and the committee finally chose 3 best works.  Source:the organization's page in the social network

Adjara. On March 17-19 the disabled people held information meetings in Batumi’s three schools. The aim of the meeting is raise knowledge among schoolchildren about the disabled people. The information meeting will continue to be held till the end of April. The project was held with the financial support of the department of the Adjara Ministry of Sports and Youth. 

Tbilisi. CSO "First Step Georgia" has obtained the copyright to translate into Georgian and use two important tools by cooperating with the US organization „VORT Corporation”. Introduction of these tools will further improve the quality of services provided to children and adolescents with disabilities, and the early intervention, day center and in-house care and service programs. For the full text. Source: the organization's web page in the social network.

Tbilisi. The Association of Social Workers appeals to the Government of Georgia. The organization's representatives believe it is crucial that the Government of Georgia puts primary focus on the social protection rights in the process of human rights protection."The right to social protection is a basic right, realization of which will help us in realization of other rights. Otherwise, efforts aimed at improving the human rights situation in the country will not be effective," says the organization's web page in the social network. For the full text. Source: the organization's web page in the social network.

Tbilisi. American Councils, ARISC and CRRC present the sixth talk in the Spring 2014 Works-in-Progress Series. The first talk will be held on March, 19 - Erin Koch, University of Kentucky : "We are existing, not living: Protracted Displacement and Structural Vulnerability in Georgia". For the full text Source:crrc.ge

Tbilisi. On March18, CSO "Partnership for Human Rights" together with the Georgia's Reforms Associates (GRASS) has organized a workshop, which aimed to develop the package of legislative amendments to better protect the rights of persons with disabilities and women with psycho-social needs.CSOs working on issues related to persons with disabilities have attended the meeting. Source: the organization's web page in the social network.

Tbilisi. The Chairman of the Georgian Bar Association puts forth the initiative to develop the program for fighting drug addiction and appeals to the Patriarch of Georgia."Let's take this responsibility before our young generation all together. This is the evil that can break anyone's door tomorrow. Only through joint efforts have managed the Europe and US to fight against this evil and if our country is pursuing the western course of political governance, then why should not it share its successful practice of fighting this disease and why should it still pursue a zero tolerance policy, which, as we have already seen, has not brought any benefits for the country," says the appeal.  For the full text. Source: the organization's web page in the social network.