Tbilisi. The Public Defender of Georgia is echoing the promo video of a new program Men’s Time circulated on the Public Broadcaster and the Internet.

''In the mentioned promo video, women are used only for the background, while two men stand as the central figures. The degrading role of the women in the video emphasizes the central role of the men in the society. The Public Defender considers that the video promotes gender oppressive practice and strengthens negative gender stereotypes concerning women’s professional capabilities and their development.

The Public Defender calls on the Public Broadcaster to pay special attention to the protection of human dignity and equality during preparation of programs and promo videos'', is noted in the statement.

Source: www.ombudsman.ge