Tbilisi. The Center for Strategic Research and Development of Georgia (CSRDG) presents “Crowdfunding Events Guide”, published by the organization. “The publication incorporates information about crowdfunding models and its concept. Online version of the guide... The guide has been published by the CSRDG within the framework of the “Civil Society Initiative” project with the support of the European Union and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation”. Read more… Source: The website of the organization on a social network

Tbilisi. The Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) presents an analysis of administrative expenditures envisaged by the 2022 draft budget, which reveals that there are no significant changes intended in terms of bureaucratic expenditures in 2022. “It is noteworthy that, despite the annual increase in labor costs, provision of a fair and competitive remuneration system for civil servants remains a significant problem”. Read more… Source: idfi.ge

Tbilisi. Part of civil society organizations in Georgia respond to developments occurred in regard to hospitalization of Mikheil Saakashvili, the third President. “We call on the authorities to take full account of the conclusion and recommendations of the multifunctional group of doctors and the Public Defender of Georgia when discussing the issue of hospitalization of Mikheil Saakashvili, the third President of Georgia, and to make a decision on hospitalization while making sure that all risks to his life and health, as well as security are completely excluded”. Read more… Source:socialjustice.org.ge

Imereti. According to information released by the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA), a judge of the Kutaisi Court of Appeals wrote an important distinctive opinion on an electoral dispute of GYLA. The organization considers that arguments incorporated in the distinctive opinion set an important precedent for proper resolution of electoral disputes and need to be taken into account by election administrations and courts. Read more… Source: gyla.ge

Tbilisi. On October 24, 2021, Public Defender’s representatives checked the readiness of Medical Facility No. 18 for the possible admission of the third President of Georgia, Mikheil Saakashvili. “The inspection revealed that the situation in the facility, in terms of medical care, does not fully comply with the report or recommendations issued by a multifunctional group of doctors on October 23, 2021, and there are also some safety risks”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. Temi Qedeli’s products will be presented and sold in Shota Rustaveli Boutique Hotel. Organization expresses gratitude for supporting enterprises and increasing their visibility. Read more… Source: Organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. Up to 30 people with hearing impairments got vaccines after just one information meeting at the Union of Deaf. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. The Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association and the Social Justice Center consider that planned amendments to the Law of Georgia on Police unjustifiably increase the authority of police officers during identification of a person and create risks of unreasonable, disproportionate interference into private life of people. The organizations call on the Parliament of Georgia to avoid adoption of the discussed bill in the proposed form and legalization of vicious police practices. Read more… Source: gyla.ge

Tbilisi. IDFI Informs that the organization became a member NGO of PWYP network. “IDFI aims to actively use the PWYP platform to promote the introduction of beneficial ownership and extractive industry transparency principles in Georgia”. Read more… Source: idfi.ge

Tbilisi. ISFED has presented the third interim report on social media monitoring. According to the report: “The website of Ana Dolidze was the most active among those of Tbilisi mayoral candidates. Interaction with posts shared on anti-opposition websites is almost 4 times higher than with those published on pages that act against the Georgian Dream. The highest amount for advertisements, about 127 thousand US dollars, was paid by the Georgian Dream. It is followed by the United National Movement (approximately 68 thousand US dollars) and Lelo (up to 36 thousand US dollars). Most of the ads on anonymous sites (188) were uploaded on pages that discredit opposition and costs for such activities vary from 2 520 to 2 619 US dollars”. Read more… Source:isfed.ge

Tbilisi. Society and Banks advises how to make sure you do not become a victim of phishing, fraud. Pay only through those websites that are trustworthy for you and protected; Do not open suspicious emails and, moreover, links received in your mail box; Do not share your PIN code and codes received by SMS with others; Be careful when using the ATM and post terminal; In case of loss or theft of a card, contact the card issuer immediately; Insure your card against unauthorized transactions. Read more... Source: The website of the organization on a social network

Tbilisi. According to information released by the Social Justice Center, on October 19, the Ministry of Economy made a statement to the media, which once again misled society about the Namakhvani HPP project. “The Ministry of Economy noted in its statement that the tender for selection of an investor company for Namakhvani HPP was conducted before enactment of the Law of Georgia on Public-Private Partnerships, therefore the conclusion of the Ministry of Finance in regard to the project could not exist. The statement of the Ministry of Economy is another attempt to cover up legal violations related to the Namakhvani project and to spread inaccurate information”, - is noted in the statement. Read more… Source: socialjustice.org.ge

Tbilisi. Media Advocacy Coalition calls on the Parliament of Georgia not to vote for the bill on amendments to the Law of Georgia on Broadcasting and to withdraw the disputed document immediately. “Proposed changes do not serve to improve the electoral environment and reduce polarization in the country, besides, they restrict freedom of political expression and the media and endanger democratic development of the country”, - is noted in the statement. Read more… Source: gyla.ge

Tbilisi. On October 19, 2021 Biliki's volunteer Mateous Sloboda presented a workshop about Canva and showed how to create the posters, the presentations, the colored brochures and how to use these things in our life. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

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Tbilisi. The Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) publishes a blog post of Nino Gozalishvili: Effects of online information manipulation: Who should develop and implement necessary mechanisms. “Trends of information manipulation and propaganda spread and change strategy in the online space with a so far unprecedented speed in recent years. While this problem is highly global, its impact on societies passing the process of democratization is particularly strong and multifaceted. Free dissemination of information in countries like Georgia is one of the main achievements and, at the same time, an important challenge of the democratization process. However, discussion on establishment of appropriate mechanisms is not only scarce, but also saturated with ethical and normative dilemmas”. Read more… Source: idfi.ge

Tbilisi. As the Social Justice Center informs, the Supreme Court refused to provide statistical data on counterintelligence activities to the organization. “We were interested in how many people were subjected to covert eavesdropping and surveillance for counterintelligence purposes in recent years and for how long; what the rate of satisfying petitions submitted to the Supreme Court by the State Security Service was in this regard. The Social Justice Center will apply all available legal mechanisms to make sure the Supreme Court publicizes the above information”, - is stated on the website of the organization. Read more… Source: socialjustice.org.ge

Tbilisi. The purpose of IDFI’s following publication is to review the indicators of the Rule of Law Index in Georgia as of 2021, while comparing them to the previous years, to identify existing challenges, and to reveal underlying tendencies. Read more… Source: idfi.ge

Tbilisi. According to the Women’s Information Center, in 2017, there was ratified the so-called “Istanbul Convention” in Georgia. A group of experts on action against violence against women and domestic violence (GREVIO) at the Council of Europe carries out monitoring of implementation of commitments made. Within the framework of an assessment of the current situation in Georgia, in particular the problem of sexual violence, non-governmental organizations submitted an alternative report to GREVIO. Read more… Source: The website of the organization on a social network

Tbilisi. The Fair Labor Platform responds to the collective labor dispute of Social Service Agency staff urging the Ministry of Health of Georgia to make sure it carries out the mediation process as promptly and efficiently as possible and addresses minimum requirements demanded by Social Service Agency staff to create decent working conditions for them. Read more… Source: socialjustice.org.ge

Tbilisi. 60 volunteers will become companions for the elderly. “Mestumre will last for six months and will involve beneficiaries from eight elderly houses around Georgia. The volunteers will receive extensive training from MAC Georgia's Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, and Special Education Coordinator over the course of a month. The training will provide the volunteers with all of the necessary skills to ensure that their interactions with the elderly are both pleasant and efficient during the project”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. The Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) publishes a statement and calls on the Parliament of Georgia not to vote for changes to be made to the Law of Georgia on Broadcasting and the Election Code of Georgia. "The Parliament of Georgia should be motivated to help increase the level of voter awareness and reduce political polarization, however, it is unimaginable to achieve these goals via the hastily drafted bill and repressive mechanisms”, - is stated on the website of the organization. Read more... Source: idfi.ge