Tbilisi. In October 2021, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution recognizing that a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is a human right…  “An estimated one in six premature deaths is caused by pollution. Tens of millions of people are displaced each year by Climate Change. Biodiversity loss threatens the collapse of entire ecosystems. We need government and the international community to act with single-minded purpose and solidarity to deploy every possible resource to protect and fulfil the human right to a healthy”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. According to the UNICEF, dispelling myths about mental health can help break the stigma and create a culture that encourages people of any age to seek support when they need it. Here are seven common misconceptions about mental health. If a person has a mental health condition, it means the person has low intelligence. You only need to take care of your mental health if you have a mental health condition. Poor mental health is not a big issue for teenagers. They just have mood swings caused by hormonal fluctuations and act out due to a desire for attention. Nothing can be done to protect people from developing mental health conditions. A mental health condition is a sign of weakness; if the person were stronger, they would not have this condition. Adolescents who get good grades and have a lot of friends will not have mental health conditions because they have nothing to be depressed about. Bad parenting causes mental conditions in adolescents. All above-mentioned are myths, learn the facts… Source: www.unicef.org

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Tbilisi. Congratulations to EU Prize for Journalism nominees in the category of “Best documentary photo reflecting EU values”. Meet them and see their entries here: Dato Koridze, Radio Liberty... Dina Oganova, Project 64... Mariam Nikuradze, OC Media... Stay tuned on our Facebook page to see the winners of 2022. Read more… Source: EU’s page on the social network

Adjara. Within the framework of the project Reproductive Health as a Women's Right implemented by the Solidarity Community, meetings and consultations were held on reproductive health for women living in the villages of Khulo and Shuakhevi municipalities of mountainous Adjara. The project provided both information and services necessary for reproductive health to women living in six villages of Adjara. The activities carried out by the Solidarity Community are supported by Taso Foundation. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. On January 21, the final event of the educational program “Women's School for Active Membership of Civil Society” was held at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel.  Within the framework of the program, young women and girls living in different regions of Georgia were trained.  At the event, 13 participants of the program presented project ideas summarizing the knowledge and skills acquired during the course, the implementation of which will contribute to solving the problematic issues in their community. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. The nominees in the category of “Best blog, opinion or column in print or online media” for the EU Prize for Journalism have been revealed! Meet the finalists and read their entries here: Besik Papaskua, Indigo... Jimsher Rekhviashvili, Radio Liberty... Khatia Tordua, NEXT.On.ge... Source: EU’s page on the social network

Adjara. Today, on January 23, UNICEF Representative of in Georgia, Ghassan Khalil held a meeting at the Child Rights Center in Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University. At the meeting, the activities carried out by the center were summarized and a discussion was held about the center's development and sustainability strategy. Rector of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Merab Khalvashi attended the meeting. The Child Rights Center was established with the support of the Norwegian government and it provides important knowledge about children's rights to educators, representatives of academia and civil society, parents and children in the Adjara region. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. On January 18th, 2023, a presentation was held at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University for the memorial album of Akaki Chkhenkeli. Vatcharadze discussed the content and importance of the archival materials used in the album, highlighting Chkhenkeli's role in the creation of Georgia's political history. It includes information and photographs about Chkhenkeli's family, education, and political career. Read more… Source: idfi.ge

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According to the information of Social Justice Center the European Court of Human Rights has just published its decision on Temirlan Machalikashvili case. "The Court ruled the violation of Article 2 (the right to life) in its procedural aspect and deemed the investigation as ineffective.  It is essential that the violation of investigation standards in relation to the right to life established by the Court will serve as the ground for reopening the case and relaunching an investigation at the national level which hopefully will provide legal means to the Machalikashvili family to seek justice". Read more... Source: socialjustice.org.ge

Tbilisi. Media Advocacy Coalition responds to the verdict ruled by the Tbilisi Court of Appeal on January 16, 2023, according to which those convicted of committing organized group violence on media representatives on July 5, 2021, were acquitted, and the sentence imposed by the Court of First Instance was reduced. The verdict represents another step taken against journalists, freedom of expression, and democratic processes. The Media Advocacy Coalition once again calls on the authorities to ensure the effective protection of journalists' rights, including holding accountable the organizers and participants of the July 5, 2021 group attack on the media. Read more…  Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. USAID is committed to supporting young people in reaching their full potential in their chosen career paths, including in the globally growing and in-demand IT industry. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. IDFI's report assesses the proactive access of public information in Georgia as of November-December 2022 and outlines the main trends and tendencies of proactive access to information compared to previous years. The report also includes proactive transparency ratings of public institutions. In 2022, the average compliance rate of proactive accessibility of public information is 60%, 4% higher than in 2021 and it 11% lower compared to the same indicator from 2014; In 2022, only three public institutions (Financial-Analytical Service, National Statistics Service, and the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement) had fully (100%) published information in compliance with the requirements of the relevant legal act; Among central public institutions, the lowest compliance was demonstrated by the Administration of the Government (34%), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (35%), and the Office of the State Minister of Georgia for Reconciliation and Civic Equality (30%). The publication of the information related to the management of finances remains the most problematic topic in this regard; Source: idfi.ge

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Adjara. More than 20 historians from the region and European countries visited the site of the mass shooting of the Great Terror of 1937-1938 found near Batumi. After that, the participants moved to the monastery of the diocese of Batumi and Lazeti and got acquainted with the remains preserved after the exhumation. The visits were organized by the IDFI. The visits were organized with the financial support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). Read more… Source: idfi.ge

Tbilisi. The third educational seminar was held on the topic “Cultural accessibility – strategy and activities to create an adapted environment”. The seminar was led by the international expert Stefanie Wiens.  The project partner is the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth of Georgia.  The event was attended by representatives of cultural institutions across Georgia, non-governmental organizations working in the direction of disabled people, and a representative of a media organization. The program “INKuLtur – For Inclusion and Participation in Сultural Life” is implemented by Dialogue for Understanding e.V. together with Eastern Partnership countries funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. Georgia is adopting a new Public Administration Strategy to develop and strengthen a professional and transparent civil service, accountability, policy planning and efficient public service delivery. The Public Administration Reform is implemented by the Government of Georgia with support from UNDP and the United Kingdom...  Read more… Source: www.undp.org

Tbilisi. Nino Evgenidze, Executive Director of the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) in an interview talked about the implications of the war in Ukraine, its impact on our region, and the role of Georgia in this process. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Findings of the recent Eurobarometer survey show continued positive public perception for EU support to Ukraine among EU citizens.  The survey also shows that measures taken by the EU as a response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continue to get a robust support among citizens.  Read the press release See the survey

Tbilisi. In 2022, ASB Georgia, along with its partners, successfully implemented "UKR Cash Transfer Program", which aims to aid Ukrainian families in Georgia. In the period of September-December, total of 8,793 vouchers were distributed, which amounted to 2,066,355 Gel. Monthly cash vouchers addressed families’ immediate needs and targeted vulnerable groups: Persons with disability, families with elderly people, families with many children and single headed households. The program is financially supported by the German Federal Foreign Office. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network