MAC recently conducted a new trainings on Strategic planning, Development and Project design for parents of persons with disabilities in the Telavi and Khashuri municipality.  ''Developed by our Peace Corps Georgia Response Volunteer, Tim White, the course seeks to help parents think through their challenges and priorities and then to develop strategies towards changing their circumstances. MAC hopes to begin to see more parents across the regions who are equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to influence positive change for themselves and their community'', is noted in the statement.  In full… Source: The organizations web-page in a social network

Tbilisi. International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) begins trainings: "I vote for the first time”. ''If you are a first-year student of the Batumi, Zugdidi, Kutaisi, Gori, Akhaltsikhe or Telavi University, join the training and learn more about elections and civic activism'' – is noted in the statement of the organization. Read more... Source: The website of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. On Child Protection Day in Georgia UNICEF calls for speeding-up the reform of the education system in Georgia.   ''Quality learning is critical in the development of societies and individuals, and helps pave the way to a successful and productive future. Low-quality education is the main challenge. This can be seen in Georgia’s low ranking among international student assessments, such as the PISA and PIRLS. About two-thirds of all 15 year-old students in Georgia do not meet the baseline standards in reading, science and mathematics. Poor student performance can also be seen in the high dropout rate on the secondary level, and their inability to meet the demands of the workplace later on. This situation leads to intergenerational cycles of poverty, and undermines the capacity of the government to develop a globally competitive economy based on skilled labor'', is noted in the statement.  In full… Source: unicef.ge

Tbilisi. On May 24-25, 2017, the representatives of the Public Defender's Office of Georgia, by the support of the EU funded project "Fight against All Forms of Discrimination in Georgia", held training for public school teachers on the theme: Equality and Elimination of Discrimination. ''A total of 40 teachers from the public schools of Duisi, Chela, Nigvziani, Tbilisi public schools N2 and N41, Akhaltsikhe public school N2, Terjola public school N2 and Kobuleti public school N2 participated in the training. Theoretical issues were discussed and practical exercises were done during the training. Pursuant to the Law of Georgia on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination, one of the obligations of the Public Defender, as a mechanism against discrimination, is to raise public awareness of the elimination of discrimination. The Public Defender will continue to inform the public of the issues of equality through trainings or other types of information campaigns in the future too'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: www.ombudsman.ge

Samtskhe-Javakheti. Next training on "Essential skills for facilitation of meetings” has been conducted for participants of the Promoting Integration, Tolerance and Awareness (PITA) Program at the Union of Democrat Meskhs. Read more... Source: The website of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. On May 18-19 team members of Women's Fund in Georgia attended a workshop in Digital Security.  ''Digital security practices and understanding of how to asses risks are key components of advocacy work. Therefore, invited trainers Salome Chagelishvili and Salo Merkviladze introduced participants with safe ways of using internet and online communication, of saving and sharing private and sensitive information, also explained how to protect their personal gadgets from viruses and other online threats?'', is noted in the statement.  In full… Source: The organization’s web-page in a social network

On May 12-14, IFES with partnership of IRI conducted a training on gender, elections and communication for female potential candidates in Katsreti. ''The main goal of the training was to increase the capacity of female activists in the field of elections, communications and gender. The training module comprised a balanced combination of theoretical and practical exercises and included topics such as: effective communication and message building, media communication, public speech and presentation, personal and elections branding, etiquette and protocol, gender communication; using social media during elections; women’s capacity to influence change and etc. One-on-one sessions with participants were dedicated to public speech and interview skills; exercises included simulated interviews and public speeches recorded on camera that were later reviewed and evaluated together with the trainers'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: The organization’s web-page in a social network

Kvemo Kartli. Basic first aid training in Marneuli throughout 12-13 May, 2017, in the frames of the STRC - GRCS twinning program the training on Basic First Aid was conducted for GRCS Marneuli branch volunteers. ''Training consisted of theoretical and practical parts that gave opportunity to the participants to receive knowledge and develop practical skills of providing first aid to the casualties effectively. Training was interactive and participants were fully involved in the training process. At the end of the two days the whole process was considered as successful by the trainers as well as trainees'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: The organization’s web-page in a social network

Tbilisi. On May 2, 2017, in the conference room of the Club "Lolita", the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI), in cooperation with the Administration of the Government of Georgia and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and with the support from the Government of Sweden and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted an information session ‘Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Georgia. ''The contests were launched in April 2017 to raise public awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Interested applicants are invited to send their works by May 21, 2017, in four categories – essays, photos, posters and graffiti (sketch). Applicants can submit several works each of them representing one of the 17 Global Goals. Winners will be announced in October 2017 at the International SDG Forum in Tbilisi. Each of the four first-place winners will be awarded with a GEL 1,000 gift card. Best 20 visual images and best 10 essays will be published in social media of the organizers. The best graffiti sketch will be painted at the specially designated wall in Tbilisi”, is noted in the statement. In full… Source: idfi.ge

Tbilisi. The final of the second round of a simulated trial on domestic violence was conducted at the Supreme Court of Georgia. ''The Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association awarded two best participants with enrollment in a school of the GYLA foundation for the support of legal education'' – is stated on the website of the organization. Read more... Source:gyla.ge

Azerbaijan. Two day training on UN Security Council resolution 1325 ''Women, peace and security'' was held in Baku, Azerbaijan initiated by the association Women for Rational Development and by the support of the British Embassy. ''The training was held in the State Committee of Family, Women and Children and it was participated by the representatives of state structures and groups working on action plan of 1325 resolution in Azerbaijan. State Committee of Family, Women and Children was supporting this process'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: The organization’s web-page in a social network

Tbilisi. Grants Programs, Educational Opportunities, Visitor Exchanges and partner organizations to Be Featured at Friendship Fair ''Georgian citizens interested in educational opportunities, visitor exchanges, grants programs, or in applying for visas should plan to come to the Friendship Fair sponsored by the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi. The free event, scheduled for Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Rooms Hotel Tbilisi from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., is dedicated to the celebration of the 25th anniversary of U.S. – Georgian diplomatic relations'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: The organization’s web-page in a social page

Kvemo-kartli. As part of Association Anika’s ''Community Based Services for Children with Disabilities'', which was implemented with the financial support of Save the Children in Georgia, Association Anika, Save the Children Georgia and the #1 School of Kazreti signed a memorandum setting into motion the establishment of a day care center for children with disabilities in Kazreti. This will be a pilot project based on an innovative model to advance the development of inclusive education in Georgia. In full… Source: Organization’s web-page in a social page

Samtskhe-javakheti. Women's Fund in Georgia continues training series for women within the frames of the project Organizing Grassroots Women’s Groups – Advocacy, Lobbying, and Leadership for Women's Rights In Akhaltsikhe this time. Participant of the previous training in Telavi and Marneuli elaborated group project ideas, that have been funded by the Fund. In full… Source: Organization’s web-page in a social page

Tbilisi. Society and Banks conducted a training on ''Advices for the customers'' for students. ''Representatives of the organization talked to the audience about terms and conditions of bank products and services. The main topic of the training was credit products, at the training, attention was also focused on encouragement of saving culture'' – is stated on the website of the organization. Read more... Source: The website of the organization in a social network

In a breach of the freedom and autonomy of higher education institutions in Hungary and around the world, the Hungarian government has proposed amendments to the National Higher Education Law that would make it impossible for Central European University – and possibly other international institutions – to continue operations within the country. These changes would endanger the academic freedom vital for CEU’s continued operation in Budapest and would strike a blow against the academic freedom that enables all universities to flourish. It is time for friends, supporters, and educational and academic communities to defend our institution and the independence of higher education institutions around the globe. #istandwithCEU.  In full... Source: The Social web-page of the Open Society Georgia Foundation

Adjara. Readers Club meetings are held at the Batumi Youth Center every week. The Center has already organized seven meetings at the American Corner in Batumi. The Readers Club aims at promoting reading and creating a free space for expressing an opinion. Any up to 25 years old youngster can become a member of the Club, club members gather every Monday and discuss a pre-read novel or short story. The activity is carried out within the framework of the "Promoting Integration, Tolerance and Awareness” [PITA] program, which is implemented by the United Nations Association of Georgia (UNAG) with the financial support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Source: Batumi Youth Center

Tbilisi. Educare Georgia has started a pilot project of Khan Academy in schools. ''Together with teachers we are working on establishing effective ways for using Khan Academy and introducing the platform in a learning process. Currently, 8 schools of various cities of the country participate in the pilot project'' – is stated on the website of the organization in a social network. In full… Source: The website of the organization in a social network

Samtskhe-javakheti. Workshop on experience sharing and elaboration of plan of actions for 2017 On 21- 23 March, 2017, in Bakriani, Georgia Red Cross Society is conducting workshop for the target branches (Sagarejo, Telavi, Lagodekhi, Kvareli, Akhmeta) in the framework of the second phase of the project ''Building Safe and Resilient Communities'', which is supported by Austrian Development Cooperation and Austrian Red Cross.  ''The aim of the workshop is to share information, experience and best practices, also to discuss challenges and problems volunteers and staff face in daily activities, and the best solutions for them. According to the information gained through the workshop, branches will elaborate action plan for 2017", is noted in the statement. In full… Source: The web-page of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. On 17 March, 2016 International Law Students Association Georgia (ILSA Georgia) held its first student scientific conference regarding ''The Contemporary Challenges in International Criminal and International Human Rights Law'' at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Academic Building I, Room 115. ''Conference was organized by ILSA Georgia in cooperation with International Law Institute of Tbilisi State University, the Ministry of Justice of Georgia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia. Winners and participants were awarded with English language Certificates and encouraging prizes from ILSA Georgia. Besides, winners were awarded with practical courses at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and outstanding participants Omar Mtivlishvili, Ana Tabagari and Tamar Oniani were also awarded with free courses at LEPL Levan Mikeladze Diplomatic Training Center by Irine Bartaia, Director of the International Law Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and Professor of TSU International Law Institute, . Furthermore, Buba Baghdavadze was named as winner of Best Speaker nomination by the Ministry of Justice of Georgia'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: The web-page of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. With the support of East-West Management Institute, Jumpstart is launching it’s new project - Air Filter. ''This project aims to create and support a network of organizations and committed individuals to plan and implement joint advocacy efforts to reduce air pollution. Filter.ge was established to create a one-stop online platform where people can not only get information about air pollution in a very colorful and engaging way, but can also find out how they can pledge to get involved in solving this issue with small changes in their everyday habits. Pledges will be actions that everyone can easily undertake such as reconsidering your routes to work or school, choosing a more eco friendly transportation means, and becoming a more responsible consumer'', is noted in the statement. In full… Source: jumpstart.ge