Tbilisi. Women's Fund in Georgia published a movie - "Feminist Alphabet" - documentary supported by the fund. The movie  Source:the organization's page in the social network

Kakheti. "AISEC Georgia” – student organisation, held a meeting in Telavi University. The representatives of the organization introduced the attendees to academic exchange programmes.

Tbilisi. The Georgian Young Lawyers' Association has set up a group in the social network titled "Media and 2014 Elections". The group aims to set up an online platform for journalists and media outlets where they can raise issues of importance to them related to the pre-election process. The group is open for any journalist or media organization interested in covering the local self-government election process. Source: media.ge

Tbilisi. Transparency International Georgia released the new Local Self-Government Code. On 5 February 2014 the Parliament of Georgia approved on the third and final hearing the new Local Self-Government Code, which brings about certain changes in the current local self-government system. For the full text Source:transparency.ge

Tbilisi. Jumpstart Georgia has published a visualization - "Men and Gender Relations in Georgia" - part 2.  "In 2013, The Institute of Social Studies and Analysis with the support of UNFPA/Georgia conducted a survey that aimed at finding men's attitudes towards gender equality, family planning, childcare and fatherhood.The research was conducted within the framework of the UN Joint Programme "To Enhance Gender Equality in Georgia" administered by UNFPA, UNDP and UN Women through generous support of Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).JumpStart Georgia visualized the main findings of the survey regarding the opinions about the reproductive health and family life in Georgia". The Visualization 

Adjara. With financial support of the National Endowment for Democracy, CSO Independent Journalists' House implements the project "Popularization of Democratic Ideas among the Youth". Under the guidance of media coordinator, the 12-member group of volunteer students set up as part of the project is developing the 12-15 minute analytical stories on the following topics: freedom of religion, women's rights/gender, children's rights/right to education, traditions, social rights, access to information. Video stories are recorded in the high-mountainous municipalities of the Adjara Autonomous Republic: Khulo, Shuakhevi, Keda, Khelvachauri and Kobuleti. Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Tbilisi. To secure clean air in Georgia, GPAC's partner "Partnership for Road Safety" launches an innovative project "Clean Air for Georgia" together with "Ecovision" and "Elva". "Air pollution shortens the lives of Georgian citizens by over 12 months. Transport is the number one cause of pollution, which accounts for 80% of air pollution," says the project's page in the social network. For the full text (geo) Source: the project's page in the social network.

Imereti. On March 8 a training – "How to write a post for a corporate blog” – was held in the scientific-intellectual club "dialogue of generations”. During the meeting key criteria were discussed for writing a post. P.S. The programme is one year-long and was written for RICDOG members. The aim of the programme is the inclusion of members into the organization management. Source: Web-page of the organization in social network.

Samegrelo. The Civil Monitoring and Research Center has presented in the Chkhorotsku Municipality the first Interim Report of the project "Monitoring the Activities of Local Authorities in the Tsalenjikha and Chkhorotsku Municipalities". As part of the study, the degree of informing of web pages of both Municipalities was examined and the issuing of public information was observed. The project is implemented with support of the British Embassy in Georgia. Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Kvemo Kartli. On March 13 another English-speaking club of comic books will be opened. The aim of the club: practice of English (oral, listening, speaking), popularization of English-speaking comic books. This will be followed by discussion on various comic books. The membership for the club is open for everyone above the age of 12 with free attendance. "Club of Comic Books” will be held every Thursday, 17:00. Source: Web-page of the organization in social network.

Tbilisi. Participating organizations of the campaign, "This Affects You Too – They Are Still Listening" published a statement. "Organizations welcome the statement made by Alexandre Chikaidze, Minister for Internal Affairs of Georgia, on 6 March. In the statement, he noted that the Ministry is ready for a dialogue with civil society about wiretapping and interception abuses. Additionally, the Minister noted that bringing the interests of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and citizens of Georgia into agreement would be an acceptable outcome", says the statement. For the full text Source:transparency.ge

Tbilisi. Jumpstart Georgia has published a new visualization. "In 2013, The Institute of Social Studies and Analysis with the support of UNFPA/Georgia conducted a survey that aimed at finding men's attitudes towards gender equality, family planning, childcare and fatherhood.The research was conducted within the framework of the UN Joint Programme "To Enhance Gender Equality in Georgia" administered by UNFPA, UNDP and UN Women through generous support of Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).JumpStart Georgia visualized the main findings of the survey. The infographic shows how the family chores are divided up between men and women in Georgia". The Visualization  Source:feradi.info

Tbilisi. Transparency International Georgia, The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy and Media Development Fund released a statement. "At the end of February, the audit department of the Revenue Service (a legal entity of public law operating under the Ministry of Finance of Georgia) launched an inventory check of the company TV MR GE. This company is the licensed representative of Nielsen Television Audience Measurement and is the only entity in Georgia measuring television audiences – this data is very important for TV stations in order to attract advertisers. ...We believe that the Revenue Service should refrain from actions that will harm the development of free and competitive media market, which is a precondition of a media environment that is free from political bias and control", says the statement. For the full text Source:transparency.ge

Tbilisi. The Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center has released the video recording "Pankisi - Fight for the Rights". In interviews recorded by the organization, locals talk about problems they are facing. Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Adjara. As part of the Democracy Narrators' School, CSO "Borjghali" has delivered another seminar. This time the seminar focused on the civil sector and the notion of citizenship. After the speeches seminar participants have discussed the activities of the third sector in the Georgian reality, its achievements and mistakes that lead to "vanishing" of organizations. Students of the Democracy Narrators' School were informed about the project drafting skills and principles of searching for donors.

Tbilisi. The Public Defender resonates with the events in the village of Ghurta of the Khulo region. "On 8 March, 2014, the citizens of 5 villages: Didachara, Geladzeebi, Diakonidzeebi, Ghurta and Paksaadzeebi, protested the decision of the tunnel building for the construction of hydroelectric station by the "Ajaristskali Georgia” in the region of Khulo. ...The Public Defender thinks that the rights of each citizen especially the ones residing on the territory of the construction of hydroelectric station should be taken into consideration. It is important to continue the dialogue between the Government and the people and the former should pay attention to the concerns of a local population as to guarantee the rights of the citizens to live in a safe, peaceful and decent Conditions". For the full text Source:ombudsman.ge

Samegrelo. On March 8, an orientation meeting "Studies in America” was held in the Youth Centre "Ortusi”. The aim of the meeting was to provide information on studies in America, and the necessary steps to be taken for continuing your education in the US. Also, the attendees received information on various internet-based resources. Source: Web-page of the organization in social network.

Adjara. On March 8 members of the "Youth Board” visited the Batumi Elderly Centre. The elderly were congratulated with the 8th of March by telling prose and traditional songs. The event was also organized with the support of Batumi University students, and the members of the folklore ensamble.

Tbilisi. A training was delivered on March 8-9 in the office of CSO "Georgian Democratic Initiative" for students on the prohibition of discrimination and the right to private life. Training participants have discussed mechanisms of protection of the right to private life, international standards and domestic legislation, signs of discrimination and norms protecting from discrimination. Human rights law specialists have led the training. Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Kakheti. The Telavi Youth Center has organized a support rally for the project "Friendly Ways", as part of which posters were prepared and a march was organized in the city's streets. The event was held as part of the Advancing National Integration in Georgia project (ANI), which is implemented by the UN Association of Georgia (UNAG) with support of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Tbilisi. On March 7, the Public Defender of Georgia released a statement. "The Public Defender of Georgia considers necessary  to conduct the effective and timely investigation of the death of a prisoner in the Geguti N14 penitentiary Institution. The Ombudsman appeals to the Ministery of Correction and Legal Assistance of Georgia  to take all possible preventive measures for protecting the personal security of the prisoners in the Geguti N 14  penitentiary Institution  and to evoid  those tragic incidents", says the statement. For the full text Source:ombudsman.ge

Tbilisi. In 2013, The Institute of Social Studies and Analysis with the support of UNFPA/Georgia conducted a survey that aimed at finding men's attitudes towards gender equality, family planning, childcare and fatherhood. The video aims at showing main findings of the research. The research was conducted within the framework of the UN Joint Programme "To Enhance Gender Equality in Georgia" administered by UNFPA, UNDP and UN Women through generous support of Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Source: youtube channel of UNFPA