Tbilisi. During March 9 and 10, UN Women in partnership with the DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, is organizing a training for the representatives of the National Security Council, the Georgian Intelligence Service and the State Security Service. “The training aims at familiarizing the participants with gender equality principles, international and local commitments of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, as well as ways of integrating the gender perspective”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. This joint statement is issued by the United Nations system in Georgia, the Delegation of the European Union to Georgia, the Council of Europe Office in Georgia the Embassies to Georgia of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. “The UN and the partners are committed to delivering life-saving support to all people affected by conflict, wherever they are, particularly women, children, older persons, those belonging to minorities, and those with disabilities, internally displaced, refugees, and stranded third country nationals at this time of greatest need. Partnerships with civil society, women’s rights activists and peacemakers are crucial. On this International Women’s Day, we, the international community in Georgia, extend compassion and solidarity to people affected by conflicts, in this difficult time. Solidarity must be extended without any discrimination. We join the UN Secretary General’s call for an immediate cessation of hostilities. This conflict must stop now. The people in Georgia and the world demand it. We must give peace a chance”. Read more… Source: georgia.un.org

Tbilisi. Councils of National Minorities and Religions of Public Defender of Georgia Condemn Russia's Aggression and Support Georgia's European Integration. “We, the Tolerance Center, Councils of National Minorities and Religions of the Public Defender of Georgia, express our admiration for the heroic Ukrainian nation and condemn the criminal military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. In this difficult situation, our thoughts are with the victims of the war waged by Russia. We hope for peace and end of occupation. At the same time, we would like to state that the full establishment of Georgia in the European democratic family is one of the main goals of our state, our society - this is our historical responsibility to both our ancestors and future generations; This is a reliable basis for the protection, security and development of Georgia's independence. We, the multi-ethnic and multi-confessional community of Georgia, with joint efforts, support Georgia's aspiration to join the European Union.” Read more… Source: ombudsman.ge

Tbilisi. On March 6, USAID/Georgia's Beneficial Entrepreneurs Exhibition-Sale was held in Dedaena Park. The event dedicated to International Women's Day was attended by 100 women entrepreneurs from Tbilisi and various regions. A Red Cross donation box was placed at the event and volunteers had the opportunity to participate to help the Ukrainian people. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Taso Foundation is visiting target villages as part of the Women’s Economic Empowerment project. On March 4, the Foundation held a working meeting in Ergneti. The meeting was attended by women living in the villages of Ergneti and Brotsleti. The meeting was dedicated to getting to know the project participants better, discussing project details and identifying local needs. Taso Foundation is implementing the project in Shida Kartli, Samegrelo, Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi regions with the support of the UN Women and the Norwegian Government. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. According to the information of the Taso Foundation first joint parcel for Ukrainian mothers and their babies has already been loaded. “During the three days since the start of the campaign, GEL 9491.15 was collected on the fund's donation account. Taso Foundation would like to thank each and every person involved in the campaign in support of Ukrainian mothers and their babies. Transfers are made to the donation account: GE29TB0798936080100003 Recipient: Taso Foundation In the purpose field, please indicate: Donation for Ukrainian mothers”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Georgia. With USAID GGI’s support, employees of Ambrolauri, Akhmeta, Lanchkhuti and Tsageri Municipality self-government bodies were trained in the issues of transparency and ethics. All four municipalities recently developed and adopted Building Integrity and Transparency Strategies and Action Plans. Thus, offered trainings are meant to enhance their capacity in this regard. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. Today, Ambassador Degnan and the Embassy team donated blood to help save the lives in Ukraine. “Because of the high number of volunteers the blood bank couldn't accommodate everyone so we are working on arranging for another blood drive very soon”. Read more… Source: The Embassy’s page on the social network

Shida Kartli. Initiated by CENN with the support of the European Union, Women Entrepreneurs in Gori will hold a market in Solidarity with Ukraine. The women entrepreneurs market will be held on Women's Day, March 8, 13:00, on Merab Kostava Street, nearby the Fountain. Learn more about the event… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. Public Defender of Georgia calls on Government to offer Ukraine to place orphaned Children temporarily in Georgia, until improvement in situation in Ukraine. “For their part, the Public Defender and her team express their readiness to be involved in this process, both in terms of finding/evaluating and monitoring temporary host families, as well as in terms of participating in various volunteering activities, as needed. The Public Defender and her staff are actively receiving information, including personally from the Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights of Ukraine and the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC), on the situation in Ukraine, including the situation of children's rights”. Read more… Source: ombudsman.ge

Tbilisi. Glovo and Georgian Red Cross launch joint campaign. “The donation will be transferred to the Ukrainian Red Cross”. Read more... Source: the organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. The undersigned civil society organizations from Georgia and Ukraine, believe that Russia's ongoing military invasion of Ukraine represents an unprovoked and unjustified aggression against a sovereign state, and is an attempt to dismantle European and Global Security architecture, which requires the strongest possible response of the international community. “Putin’s regime largely got away with the Russian aggression to Georgia in 2008, which to a large extent, is result of that very lenience of the West back then. Today, amid the flagrant aggression in the heart of Europe, the Democratic World cannot afford making the same mistake again. We call on the governments of the democratic world to: Impose strongest possible measures against Russian Federation Continue increasing defense capabilities of Ukraine Provide financial and humanitarian support to the people of Ukraine Enact welcoming conditions to refugees from Ukraine. Read more… Source: transparency.ge

The web page EUvsDisinfo publishes the blogpost: The Kremlin’s playbook: fabricating pretext to invade Ukraine – more myths... EUvsDisinfo established in 2015 to better forecast, address, and respond to the Russian Federation’s ongoing disinformation campaigns affecting the European Union, its Member States, and countries in the shared neighbourhood.  “Recently, we examined and debunked seven of the most prevalent and dangerous myths related to Ukraine”. Read more… Source: euvsdisinfo.eu

Tbilisi. According to the information of the IDFI spring semester of academic program: Disinformation and Propaganda Studies: History, Theories and Ways of Debunking has started. “During the spring semester, the following four courses are offered under the program: - Disinformation and Society - Collective memory of nations and its role in Georgian politics and international relations. - Archives, Media and Facts - Principles of Strategy in Cyber Security”. Read more… Source: idfi.ge

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. The EUNEIGHBOURS east website publishes the blogpost: Be aware of disinformation: Think before you share. “These days it is more important than ever to be careful about disinformation online. Here are some tips on how to check content online”. Read more… Source: euneighbourseast.eu

Tbilisi. Open Society Georgia Foundation shares the links/information of civic initiatives to help the Ukrainian people. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network Photo: Independent.i

Tbilisi. Media advocacy coalition calls on the Parliament of Georgia, the Communications Commission and operators of the electronic communications network to take effective measures to stop the operation of propaganda media outlets controlled by the Russian state and other media outlets of the Kremlin in Georgia. Read more… Source: transparency.ge Photo: Euronews Georgia

Imereti. Representatives of civil society organizations operating in the Imereti region, visited to successful organizations in Zugdidi Municipality - Association "Merkuri" and Association "Atinati". The study visit was organized by LDA Georgia. During the visit, the participating organizations were given the opportunity to receive information about the establishment and implementation of civil society organizations operating in the border regions. Also, get acquainted with successful examples. The study visits are being organized within the framework of the project "Civil Society Initiative," with the support of the European Union and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Imereti. Local Democracy Agency Georgia held a meeting with the members of the Baghdati Youth Council. At the meeting, the recommendations were provided on the activities regulating the document of the Board - the statute, in order to make changes and additions. The meeting was also attended by the representative of Baghdati Municipality. The Baghdati Youth Council is being strengthened within the framework of the project 'Civil Society Initiative' with the support of the European Union (EU) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS). Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. According to the information of the UNDP twenty-three civil society organizations, including ‘Sapari’, took part in a series of online and face-to-face crowdfunding training. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. Georgian Civil Society organizations and citizens issued an open appeal to the leaders of the European Union (EU) and the Heads of the Governments of the EU member states. “The Georgian people are fully in solidarity with Ukraine in their fight for independence and European aspiration. We strongly believe that the European Union and Member states should treat the Eastern Partnership region’s Trio – Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova, as one whole inseparable region, facing common problems related to Russia’s aggression, occupation, and annexation. Therefore, we hope that the EU will positively respond to Ukraine’s request for membership and, by the same token, open doors for Georgia’s and Moldova’s European perspectives.” Read more… Source: www.change.org