Tbilisi. With the support of Georgian Farmers Association and the UN Women, within the framework of the project - "A Joint Action for Women's Economic Empowerment in Georgia”, 65 more women entrepreneurs, living in Western Georgia regions, will participate in trainings for improvement knowledge and qualification. Read more… Source:The website of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. On April 23, at the PITA Tbilisi Youth Center of the Ilia State University Iliauni, MDF made a presentation in regard to a Russian propaganda related study, carried out at regions densely populated by minorities, and conducted discussions. Read more… Source:The website of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. Choose the country, which is your kids favorite and paint: The chosen country’s map contour or Symbol of the country (National clothe, Culinary masterpiece, Flag and etc.) Terms and Conditions: From all the received paintings 10 of them will be randomly selected and will be handmade into a fluffy toy. On 4 th May, at Rike Park, your kids will receive a present, the exact toy they painted. Read more… Source: EU page in the social network

Tbilisi. UNICEF in partnership with nine other donor organizations supported the Government of Georgia, specifically GeoStat and the NCDC, in carrying out the survey to define the magnitude of the problem. ''In Georgia, 41 per cent of children have blood lead levels greater than or equal to 5 micrograms per decilitre (µg/dL), and among them, 16 per cent of children have blood lead levels of greater than or equal to 10 micrograms per decilitre (µg/dL)'', is noted in the statement. Read more… Source: www.unicef.org

Tbilisi. Representatives of the ''Open Society Georgia Foundation'', ''Transparency International – Georgia'', ''International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy'' and ''Atlantic Council'' are visiting Washington. There are planned up to 20 meetings within the framework of the four-day visit. Topics of discussions are going to be: implemented reforms, their monitoring, evaluations and recommendations; fight against corruption, reforms of the security sector, election environment, freedom of media and justice related issues. Read more… Source:The website of the organization

On 15-19 April Rondeli Foundation in partnership with Jaan Tõnissoni Instituut, Estonia organized seminars on tourism development for local entrepreneurs in Pankisi, Akhalkalaki and Khulo. During the seminars Estonian and Georgian experts discussed topics including entrepreneurship and tourism in Georgia, rural tourism, service design and management, projects and funding opportunities (finding partners, project writing, etc.). Additionally, practical exercises and discussions were organized. Read more… Source: The page of the organization in a social network

Tbilisi. ''Transparency International - Georgia'' (TI) responds to the reorganization process in Zugdidi municipal legal entities. ''The reorganization process in Zugdidi municipal legal entities, which started in January of the current year, has not been completed yet. ''Transparency International - Georgia'' presents recommendations for optimal and efficient completion of the process to the working group and individuals interested in the issue'', - is stated in the information released by TI. Read more… Source:The website of the organization

Tbilisi. Rustavi 2 TV channel broadcasted an investigative documentary Studio Monitor and Radio Liberty produced. The documentary "Judges in the Government’s Service” followed up on the government’s attemptedconfiscation of Constanta Bank from its founders in 2011. It further hinted at alleged misconduct by the prosecutors and judges. CRRC-Georgia conducted a follow-up phone survey to find out whether and how the public viewed the documentary. Read more… Source: idfi.ge

Tbilisi. The signatory organizations express the deep concern regarding the critical situation created in Pankisi Gorge related to the cascade construction of HPPs and call the government of Georgia to immediately cease the demonstration of police power against the local population and to immediately withdraw the forces from the Gorge. ''It is more than 1 year that local population actively protests planned constructions of ''Khadori 3'' and ''Samkuristskali 2'' and court proceedings on these cases are still ongoing. The critical analysis of construction authorization documents clearly reveals that they are unreasonable and environment impact assessment is not properly conducted, including the impact on drinking water. The locals point out that 4 HPPs in the small territory of the Gorge will have a devastating impact on its unique nature as well as on the social environment and sustainable economic development'', is noted in the statement. Read more… Source: gyla.ge

Tbilisi. Transparency International Georgia publishes a joint statement of the CSOs about Natia Kapanadze’s impeachment. ''We negatively assess the decision of Council of Advisors of the Ajara TV and Radio of a Public Broadcaster to dismiss TV Director Natia Kapanadze prematurely. It is regrettable that the Council of Advisors shared the controversial arguments raised by the initiators of the impeachment and did not take into account the progress made by the station under Natia Kapanadze directorship which had been reflected in various reports issued by the local and international organizations, including the OSCE/ODIHR Election observation mission and ''Human Rights Watch'', is noted in the statement. Read more… Source: www.transparency.ge

Adjara. On April 18, 2019, the Constitutional Court satisfied one more lawsuit of GYLA, which was related to management of a timeframe for appealing to a higher instance against a court decision. GYLA appealed to the Constitutional Court against a norm, according to which a deadline for appealing to a higher instance against a court decision starts not from the moment of handover of a motivation part of a decision to a party, but from the moment of announcement of a resolution part. Read more... Source:The website of the organization

Kakheti. Over 100 people, most of them children, parents and educators as well as invited guests enjoyed the Festival "Positive Parenthood” in Leliani village, Lagodekhi municipality. The EU-supported festival aimed to promote healthy parenting practices, by demonstrating joint sports and entertaining activities of parents and children that encouraged their closer releationship and friendship. Organization of public events and trainings on positive parenting is the initiative of Leliani Adult Education Center. It was selected for EU funding by CARE and Lagodekhi LAG under the ENPARD rural development project. The initiative was launched in January 2019 with a series of information meetings with Lagodekhi resident parents, both mothers and fathers, educators and children of 6-18 age. The trainings aim to promote proper and healthy practices of parenting. At the meetings, psychologists inform the participants about the main stages and crises of child development, and the ways to overcome them. They discuss important topics, particularly conflict situations and how to manage them in a peaceful way. Parents and children are also engaged in the making of animation movie on positive parenting. The trainings cover all communities in the municipality and are very popular among the residents. It already trained hundreds of parents and kindergarten staff, who gained understanding of healthy parenting practices and how to use them in real life. Read more Source: http://enpard.ge

Tbilisi. The Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) and International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) publish a joint study: ''Gaps in a professional training system for judges indicate necessity of a fundamental reform of the High School of Justice''. ''The study reviews institutional arrangement of the High School of Justice of Georgia and main challenges related to its activities'', - is stated on the website of the organization. Read more… Source: idfi.ge

The web portal www.CsoGeorgia.org releases a weekly newsletter of grants competition, contests, vacancies, fellowships and tenders for civil society organizations and for any interested person. Newsletter...

Tbilisi. On April 16, 2019 Venice Commission of the Council of Europe released urgent opinion on the selection and appointment of Supreme Court Judges in Georgia. The opinion completely shares the position of civil society activists and NGOs who, over recent months have been criticizing judges’ appointment process. In its opinion, the Venice Commission assesses the process as "important and very unusual", if not extraordinary, situation. Read more  Source: https://osgf.ge

Tbilisi. On April 17, the Tbilisi City Court completed review of the case containing demand to hold the state responsible for encouraging to commit suicide. ''GYLA demands to identify responsibilities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the General Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia due to the fact that they have failed to prevent systematic domestic violence and encouragement of a lady to commit suicide'', - is stated on the website of the organization. Read more... Source:gyla.ge

Tbilisi. Transparency International Georgia publishes annual report of 2018. ''We are striving for an environment in which transparency and openness will be the key principles of the public and private sectors. We are driven by the desire to promote the country’s democratic development and are making our modest contribution to rendering this process irreversible. Developing and strengthening state institutions free of corruption, introducing the principles of good governance and transparency standards, promoting a fair election environment, independence and improvement of the justice system, supporting media freedom and pluralism, encouraging citizen engagement and ensuring central and local government’s accountability to them – this is an incomplete list of directions we are actively working in'', is noted in the introduction. Read more… Source: www.transparency.ge

Tbilisi. ''Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center'' (EMC) demands from the government to take immediate actions in order to create a decent work environment for those employed and releases a special statement. ''... Despite elaboration of a respective supervision mechanism and tightening legislation, ineffectiveness of execution mechanisms and postponement of a deadline of enforcement of important legislative regulations for the future put lives and health of employees at risk daily'', - is noted in the statement released by EMC. Read more… Source:The website of the organization

Kakheti. EU-supported Training in Project Cycle Management was implemented for the representatives of Dedoplistskaro Local Action Group. During the trainings, participants had an opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills in the following directions: implementation of context analysis, identification of intervention strategy and related goals and outcomes; project design and planning; development of indicators for each level of the project; allocation of resources, budgeting and project monitoring; reporting and project close. Read more…  Source: http://enpard.ge

Tbilisi. The Supreme Court recognized a cassation complaint of ''Public Broadcaster'' inadmissible, which fact resulted in eventual completion of the dispute, ongoing between Ekaterine Mishveladze and ''Public Broadcaster'' during three years. Interests of Eka Mishveladze were defended by GYLA. ''Courts of all three instances concluded that ''Public Broadcaster'' dismissed Ekaterine Mishveladze from her job unlawfully'', - is stated on the website of the organization. Read more… Source:gyla.ge

Imereti. Local Democracy Agency Georgia held a Regional Civil Society Forum in Kutaisi. The main goal of the forum was to attract donors and potential financiers and strengthen civil society in the Imereti region. Local NGOs, media, donor organizations, self-governments and youth (students) were invited to the forum. The Regional Civil Society Forum was organized by LDA Georgia within the project "Civil Society Initiative," which is implemented by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) by the Civil Society Institute (CSI), a training and consulting center (CTC), a strategic research and development centers, (CSRDG) and Education, Development and Employment Center (EDEC). Read more…  Source: The organization’s page

Tbilisi. ''Transparency International - Georgia'' publishes results of a public opinion survey. ''Use of power by public officials for their personal benefit is common in Georgia, while the Government does not respond to such cases respectively. At the same time, cases of petty corruption still remain extremely rare'', - is stated on the website of the organization. Read more… Source:www.transparency.ge