Shida Kartli. On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, celebrated worldwide on 21 September, the town of Gori witnessed a grassroots gathering that united diverse groups, including conflict-affected women, youth, internally displaced persons, and residents living near the Administrative Boundary Line with South Ossetia/Tskhinvali region.  This community event, aligning with the global Peace Day theme “Actions for Peace”, was organised by the local women-led organization “Peace Research Centre Tbilisi”, committed to promoting a culture of peace, understanding, and respect for diversity.  The celebration was supported by the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as part of the EU4Dialogue project. more... source: EU

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Today, the European Union stands as Georgia's largest trading partner.  Our focus? Elevating standards and quality, all while cherishing Georgian heritage, traditions, and culture.  The EU and Georgia are on a shared mission to create a cleaner environment and promote sustainable lifestyles More... Source: EU

Opportunity for people living in Ozurgeti, Chokhatauri and Lanchkhuti!  If you want to learn more about the European approaches in agriculture, apply for the training programme conducted by CENN within the EU-funded project:  In Chokhatauri, 25-26 September In Ozurgeti, 27-28 September In Lanchkhuti, 29-30 September more...  Source: jobs.ge

Samegrelo-Svaneti. USAID partnered with GITA to organize a tech festival for young people in Chuberi and Mestia.  The festival helped young people learn digital and entrepreneurial skills, as well as knowledge of topics like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D modeling, and STEM.  More... Source: USAID/Georgia

Tbilisi. Human Rights Center published - “INTERIM REPORT ON MONITORING PUBLIC ASSEMBLIES”.  “The Report identifies breaches of domestic legislation regarding the right to freedom of assembly and manifestation as well as its practical realization and offers legal analysis. Additionally, the Report assesses the activities of the law enforcement officers during the demonstrations in coherence with the law. The Report summarizes the monitoring results and key findings”. More… Source: Human Rights Center

Tbilisi. Based on publicly available information, IDFI considers that “holding Georgian citizenship by Partskhaladze violates Georgian Constitution and the organic law. Therefore, Ministry of Justice should initiate the process of termination of his citizenship and/or make a relevant explanation More… Source: idfi.ge

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  

84% of surveyed Georgians believe Georgia shares good relations with the EU, which remains the most trusted foreign institution (78%) according to the latest opinion poll carried out annually by the EU neighbours east programme in the six EaP countries since 2016.  Check out the results of the 2023 poll here https://bit.ly/44Zj9Xb  Source: https://euneighbourseast.eu

Tbilisi. ISEFD publishes a new research " CHALLENGES FOR ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCE IN GEORGIA" "The present study aimed to identify the financial challenges for the election campaigns of the political parties during the elections, as well as invisible barriers for regional politicians, women, representatives of ethnic minorities, and independent candidates. To achieve this aim, the study intended to differentiate the party revenues according to its sources; analyze donation schemes; identify the activities carried out by the electoral subjects to raise the campaign funds; compare election campaign expenditures according to the years, electoral subjects and categories of spending; analyze the attitudes toward supporting the women candidates in political parties; define how parties manage additional state funding obtained through internal party quotas; and analyze the policy toward supporting the candidates representing the ethnic minorities. " source: ISEFD

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Tbilisi. “We're building the country envisioned by Ilia Chavchavadze, a European community rooted in equality,” says Rusudan Gotsiridze, Bishop of the Evangelical-Baptist Church of Georgia. Rusudan Gotsiridze’s #HumanRightsTalks lead the way towards a prosperous society where everyone is valued, and no one is left behind. Get ready for an inspiring September as our #HumanRightsTalks return with an impressive lineup of critical topics, fresh perspectives, and exceptional speakers, proudly presented by UNDP Georgia, European Union in Georgia, and The Union of Tbilisi Museums.  More… Source: UNDP

Tbilisi. Morning Talks on Democracy – co-hosted by Senior Fellow of the Economic Policy Research Center, Zaza Shengelia with the anchor of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Nino Gelashvili. Subject of the program: The way to the European Union is by way of unity - but how can this unity be achieved? The implications of the first official visit of the High representative of the European Union to Georgia.  Video  Source: Economic Policy Research Center

Tbilisi. In Tbilisi opened the #UkrainianHouseTbilisi, a symbol of unity and cooperation, committed to supporting 25,000 Ukrainian nationals who sought refuge in Georgia amidst the devastating war.  Led by the Ukrainian community organizatio, the initiative is supported by Deutsche Botschaft Tiflis through UNDP Georgia.  House goals is:  1.Empower Ukrainian nationals residing in Georgia.  2.Provide a versatile community hub for the organizations and volunteer groups serving Ukrainian beneficiaries in Georgia.  3.Establish a vital referral centre for socio-economic services catering to Ukrainian nationals.  4.Offer a vibrant venue for events promoting integration and strengthening Georgian-Ukrainian relations.  More… Source: UNDP

Tbilisi. The inaugural informational meeting between the Georgian Down Syndrome Association team and parents took place on September 7 as part of the "Reproductive Health of Girls and Women with down syndrome" project. The objective of this meeting is to address the reproductive health needs of females with down syndrom During the virtual assembly, parents were provided with comprehensive information regarding the project and the events that have been scheduled as part of its framework.  More ... Source: Georgian Down Syndrome Association

UNICEF calls on governments to strengthen policies and investments to expedite the transition to clean, efficient energy and transport and set up and maintain air quality monitoring systems nearby kindergartens and schools, and report information to the public, noting levels of air pollution that are dangerous to children and pregnant women. More… source: UNICEF

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Tbilisi. Only a few months remain before the European Union's decision regarding the granting of candidate country status to Georgia. For this process, the firm and thoughtful position of society is of the utmost importance. Europe is a small step away, and it is time for us to take that step together.  The public platform "Georgia’s European Orbit" invites you to a public event titled "Act for the EU Status!" The meeting will be conducted in an open discussion format. September 7, 2023, 19:00-21:00, Hotel Stamba Amphitheater, 14 Merab Kostavas Street.  "Georgia’s European Orbit" is a new public platform that creates a space for those who believe in the European future of Georgia and are ready to turn current challenges into opportunities for the country's development.  More…  Source: Georgia’s European Orbit

Tbilisi. On October 9, an international conference Uniting Business Europe will be held in Georgia for the first time, organized by the UN Global Compact and the Georgian Network in partnership with other European local networks.  Discover how we're bringing together businesses and organizations from more than 30 countries across Europe to drive positive change and sustainability.  More… Source: UN Global Compact Network Georgia

Kvemo Kartli. At the end of August, representatives of the business, public and civil sectors in Bolnisi and Dmanisi had meeting. They talked about how create a platform that will make it easier for representatives of the private and public sectors to talk about each other’s needs and to discuss the country’s important economic trends and opportunities for the development of the economic potential of the municipality. During focus group meetings, representatives of the sectors expressed a high interest in the development of a public-private dialogue (PPD) platform at the municipal level and expressed their desire to be involved in the creation and development of such a space.  More… Source: USAID Local Governance Program