Tbilisi. "Green Fist" has released a video appeal of scientists and public figures about Sakdrisi. Video appeal. Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Tbilisi. Maia Barkaia has delivered a lecture in the Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center. "Intersectional oppression theory as an alternative" was delivered as part of the civil activity. The lecture. Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Tbilisi. A meeting was organized with the CSO and media representatives on April 24 at the initiative of the Central Election Commission and with the support of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). Together with the Commission members, the CEC Chairwoman has informed the participants about activities that the election administration implements in connection with the self-government elections. Meeting participants have discussed various urgent pre-election issues as well, following which the civil sector representatives have presented their recommendations. Source: Election Environment Development Center.

Tbilisi. The statement was released concerning the video competition held from March 11 to April 25 as part of the "This Affects You Too" campaign. For the full text Source: esshengexeba.ge

Tbilisi. The Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center has released the publication on the "Facts of violence against Jehovah witnesses". The organization has based its publication on the 2013 report of the Public Defender as well as information provided by the Jehovah Witness Christian Organization of Georgia. For the full text. Source: emc.org.ge

Tbilisi. The Foundation "European Initiative – Liberal Academy Tbilisi" has presented the final report - "Visa Liberalization Prospects: Civil Participation and Advocacy". The final report is entirely dedicated to monitoring of fulfillment of obligations set under the Visa Facilitation Agreement and the European Visa Code by the consulates of the EU member states accredited in Georgia, and assesses the current situation in consulates by various parameters. A discussion with participation of representatives of the Georgian civil sector, authorities, media and the EU member state embassies has followed after the presentation of the report.Presentation of the new information web page info-visa.ge was held at the end of the meeting. Source: page of "Liberal Academy Tbilisi" in the social network.

Kakheti. Pre-election environment and amendments made to the Election Code were discussed in the Telavi Civic Engagement Center.The meeting organized by the Telavi Office of the "Georgian Young Lawyers' Association" was attended by interested persons and representatives of CSOs, initiative groups and political parties.MarekhMgaloblishvili, head of GYLA'sTelavi Office: "The meeting aimed to inform public about their role in the pre-election processes in order to avoid serious violations during the pre-election period as well as on the polling day."

Tbilisi. CSOs have addressed the Public Broadcaster's self-regulatory authority. "On April 19 Public Broadcaster was showing a live broadcast of event marking the tradition of emanation of Holy Fire in Jerusalem, commented by clergymen.We, the signatory organizations to the statement believe that during the comments made throughout broadcasting process the Public Broadcaster has violated the requirements as of the Law "on Broadcasting", as well as of the Broadcasters' Code of Conduct and the Public Broadcaster's Code of Conduct," says the statement.The statement lists the points included in the complaint of CSOs submitted with the Public Broadcaster's self-regulatory authority. For the full text. Source: mdfgeorgia.ge

Samtskhe-Javakheti. On April 23rd a discussion called "Let’s take care of the Earth” was held 23 in the Centre for Democratic Participation in Akhaltsikhe. The topics for discussion were climate change, events happened in the world, and the role of human beings in saving the planet.During the meeting a documentary movie "House” was shown.

Tbilisi. On April 24, the International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) released its first interim report of the monitoring of June 14, 2014 local self-government elections of Georgia. ISFED is carrying out the monitoring in all election districts of Georgia by means of 73 long-term observers (LTOs), who have undergone previous adequate preparation and training for the monitoring. For the full text Source:isfed.ge

Tbilisi. The Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information has released information obtained  from  the Penitentiary and Probation Training Center. The information posted on the web page includes Bonuses of  Public Officials; Bonuses of Employees; The List of Employees; Diplomas of Higher Education; Representation Expenses; Roaming Expenses; Official Visits; Written Agreements about Urgent Procurements; Urgent Procurements; Replaced Vehicles and Computer Technique; The List of Vehicles. For the full text Source:opendata.ge

Tbilisi. Transparency International - Georgia has published another edition of audio podcast of parliamentary news. Topics of the April 21 edition include: draft anti-discrimination law; amendments to the Election Code; approval by the Parliament of only three Board members out of five vacant places remaining in the Public Broadcaster's Board of Trustees; amendments to the Code of Food Safety, Veterinary and Plant Protection. The podcast. Source: transparency.ge

Tbilisi. The discussion - "Should abortion be prohibited?" - was organized in the School of Liberalism. The school's members have presented arguments in favor of and against abortion. The parties' arguments were summarized by the mentor - lawyer BaiaPataraia. The School of Liberalism has released video recording of the discussion. The discussion. Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Kakheti. Discussionabout "Let’s take care of the Earth” was held in Telavi in the Centre for Democratic Participation. The aim was to inform the general public about the inherent dangers of ineffectively using world resources.

Tbilisi. The Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information has released information obtained  from  the Service Agency of the Ministry of Finance. The information posted on the web page includes Salaries and Bonuses; List of Employees; Higher Education; Representation Expenses; Roaming Expenses; Official Visits; Replaced Vehicles and Computer Technique; Disciplinary Responsibilities; Implementation of Audit Recommendations. For the full text Source:opendata.ge

Adjara. On April 23rd a memorandum was signed in Batumi Centre for Democratic Participation between the organization "For the Rights of the Disabled People” and the football club Dinamo Batumi.The aim of the memorandum is to facilitate integration of the disabled people into the society.

Tbilisi. The Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information has released information obtained  from the State Regulation Agency.  The information posted on opendata.ge includes Bonuses of Public Officials; Bonuses of Employees; List of Employees; Electronic Correspondence; Diplomas of Higher Education; Official Visits; Written Agreements about Urgent Procurements; Urgent Procurements; The List of Vehicles. For the full text Source:opendata.ge

Tbilisi. The EU 3-minute film festival launches on April25. Youngsters of 13-25 years of age are eligible to participate. Information on the rules and terms. Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Tbilisi. The Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information has released information obtained  from  the Educational and Scientific Infrastructure Development Agency.  The information posted on opendata.ge includes Bonuses of Public Officials; Bonuses of Employees; Salary Supplements of Employees; The List of Employees; Electronic Correspondence; Diplomas of Higher Education; Written Agreements about Urgent Procurements; Urgent Procurements; The List of Vehicles; The Acts of Audit; Implementation of Audit Recommendations, For the full text Source:opendata.ge 

Samstkhe-Javakheti.On April 23rd a training called "Leadership and Decision Making Process” was held in the office of "Union of Democrat Meskhetians”. The training was held by Guliko Beqauri, professor of Samtskhe-Javakheti State University.

Tbilisi. The Georgian Bar Association has released a statement in the social network, in which the organization urges the public to fill in the questionnaire that will help them in assessing the Association's work. Interviewing is anonymous. The questionnaire Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Adjara. On April 23rd Batumi Youth Centre celebrated International Day of Book and Copy Right. The youth presented paper about educational successes in Western countries.The event was held within the framework of the ANI project with the help of UNAG and USAID. Source: the organization's page in the social network