Imereti. Within the framework of the project “Civil Society Initiative”, LDA Georgia conducted training on the importance, role, stages, methods and specifics of advocacy for the members of CSOs and citizens in the target municipalities. The trainings are being conducted 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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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

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. 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

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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

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...

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