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

Tbilisi. Georgian Young Lawyers Association considers that the Minutes (Recording notice) taken by the three judges of the First Panel of the Constitutional Court lack legal argument, are based on theoretical reasoning, and are not in line with the current practice of the Constitutional Court on the issue of suspending disputed norms. Read more… Source: gyla.ge

Imereti. Local Democracy Agency Georgia, within the framework of the project “Civil Society Initiative”, provided consultations to representatives of civil society and community organizations in Samtredia municipalitiy. Similar meetings will be held in the municipalities of Imereti region. The meetings is being organized by LDA Georgia 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

Tbilisi. Georgian Civil Society organizations release a statement regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “In the wake of Russia's gross violation of international law, its attack on Ukraine and its use of deadly weapons against civilians, the Georgian Prime Minister has announced that he does not intend for Georgia to join the financial and economic sanctions imposed on Russia. Also, the ruling party rejected an extraordinary session of parliament on the issue of Ukraine. The signatory organizations unequivocally oppose and condemn the Prime Minister's statement, as it does not express the spirit of the Georgian nation, does not serve its interests and cannot be justified by the so-called Russia’s non-irritation policy”. Read more… Source: transparency.ge

Tbilisi. Information Integrity Coalition releases the statement and expresses solidarity with Ukrainian people. Read more… Source: The Coalition’s page on the social network

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Imereti. Local Democracy Agency Georgia, in the framework of the project "Civil Society Initiative", held meeting with the public servants who are responsible for relations with civil society organizations in Samtredia municipality. The meeting is being organized by LDA Georgia 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

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Imereti. Local Democracy Agency Georgia held an introductory meeting with members of the Baghdati Youth Council. “At the meeting, the board members shared their expectations regarding the activities of the board. LDA Georgia presented the vision on the further activities of the Council and its involvement in it. The Baghdati Youth Council is being strengthened 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

Tbilisi. Civil Society Organizations call on the Constitutional Court to Consider Londa Toloraia’s claim on time. Read more… Source: rights.ge

Tbilisi. Transparency International Georgia and International society of Fair Election call upon the Parliament of Georgia not to support the early termination of powers and decide the issue on the basis of the country’s interests and political expediency. “We also call on the Parliament of Georgia to start deliberating on the possibility of restoring the so-called withdrawn lists by parties, which will help avoid a political crisis. The existing reality also shows that the practice of withdrawing the lists is problematic and poses a danger of abolishing seats in the Parliament, decreasing the number of MPs in the 150-member legislative body, and the ineffectiveness of the Parliament”. Read more… Source: transparency.ge

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Tbilisi. On February 9 Rooms Hotels Tbilisi hosted a presentation of the results of the monitoring of the implementation of the April 19 agreement by 4 non-governmental organizations. “We assess that no progress has been made on the distribution of power between parties in the parliament, nor the ruling party has expressed the political will to increase the role of the parliamentary opposition”. Full monitoring report… Source: The TI Georgia’s page on the social network

Samtskhe-javakheti. According to the information of the USAID Georgia Mania Zalalyan is a 26-year-old teacher and civic leader in Ninotsminda. “With USAID support, she opened a language school where she teaches the Georgian and English languages to local residents, contributing to the civic integration of her community”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. The Traveling University is a civic education platform established by the United Nations Association of Georgia as part of the EU supported project “Local Investments in Networks for Knowledge and Skill-share” (LINKS). “Based on the experience of the public, People’s University developed during the First Republic, the Traveling University tries to involve the groups that are less active in civic and public life. Within the Traveling University, lectures, seminars, and discussion meetings are held in villages and regional centers”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Shida Kartli. The Association "Anika" held meetings with local people and representatives of municipalities in Shida Kartli within the framework of the advocacy campaign of the project “Cross-Disability Partnership for Protecting the Rights using Law”. “The purpose of the meetings was to present the needs identified as a result of the research, to consult with the focus groups, and to discuss future plans with the representatives of municipalities". Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Imereti. The hotline service of Imereti regional HUB continues to function. If you want to get information about: the activities planned during the project; the scheduled meetings and trainings; an announced grant competitions; the registration procedures of the legal entity; Take advantage of the Imereti regional HUB hotline service: 0431 24 24 02 The service is offered within the framework of the project 'Civil Society Initiative', with the support of the European Union (EU) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS). Source: The project’s page on the social network

Ajara. Aiming at engaging local population in planning and management of the city budget, Civil Society Institute is engaged in implementation of the participatory budgeting project Your Idea to Batumi which has been realized by Batumi city hall since 2019 with support of USAID GGI. Read more... Source: The webpage of the organization

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