Adjara. Batumi City Mayor Archil Chikovani’s Facebook page materials are advertised by Gogi Putkaradze, the Head of the International Relations and Protocol Department of the Government of Adjara. Putkaradze also advertises public page posts of the Chairman of the Adjara Government Tornike Rijvadze. In Transparency International Georgia’s assessment, the involvement of the Adjara Government Administration’s representative in self-governance is an issue. The financing mechanism and sources for such activity are not transparent. In their official letters, the Administration of the Government of Adjara and the Batumi City Hall state that they did not spend money on the promotion of public officials on social media. Consequently, it raises questions regarding the original source of funds. Read more… Source: transparency.ge

Imereti. Local Democracy Agency Georgia, within the framework of the project "Civil Society STAR Initiative", provided consultations to representatives of civil society and community organizations in Terjola municipality. At the meeting: was presented the results of the research conducted by CSI, which related to the tax environment of the civil society organizations; was provided consultations on management issues of the organization in order to strengthen them; was given the information about the grant competitions announced in Imereti region Similar meetings will be held in the municipalities of Imereti region. The meetings are being organized by LDA Georgia within the framework of the project “Civil Society STAR 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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NDI releases findings from its latest public opinion poll. We survey public opinion to help Georgian stakeholders diagnose and address issues of public concern by providing accurate, unbiased and statistically sound data. This poll aims to capture the most relevant information to foster the development of responsive policies and governance. The new report looks at a nationwide survey conducted between July 14 - August 15, through face-to-face interviews with a nationwide representative sample of Georgia’s adult population, excluding the occupied territories. survey Source: NDI

Tbilisi. Is your business interested to meet Georgian social enterprises from all over Georgia, to see their products and services in one space? Join the B2B exhibition organised by CSRDG within the EU project on 30 September. Business representatives will have the opportunity to meet 50 social enterprises with diverse profiles, discuss future collaboration and develop responsible procurement practices. Find out more in the video. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Samtskhe-Javakheti-Imereti. Solar-power electric fences and flashes (Foxlight) were installed in the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Over 10 shepherds and beekeepers will use this technology to prevent wolves, brown bears and lynxes from attacking their crops and livestock, at the same time keeping these unique species safe and alive. The initiative is part of the UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme (SGP) that has been supporting Georgia for over a decade in biodiversity conservation, promotion of renewable energy and the involvement of local communities in environmental activities. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Samegrelo. The EU granted the winner city of Zugdidi up to €300,000 to implement its Cultural Development Strategy within the EU4Culture project grants call. Zugdidi’s 5-year cultural development strategy outlines the city’s overarching and transversal cultural themes and priorities, drawing upon objectives, possibilities, and perspectives for 2022 to 2026. The city has outlined three main strategic themes and ambitions that position Zugdidi as a City of Cultural Heritage Innovation, a Creative City of Arts and Crafts and a Creative City of Gastronomy. Read more…  Source: eu4georgia.eu

Tbilisi. IDFI provides legal assistance to “Business Media Georgia” (BMG) journalist, Telara Gelantia in the case of establishing possible discriminatory act of the Government of Georgia against her. Such an unequal treatment of the journalist by the Government of Georgia is another manifestation of the negative attitude towards the media, which has been particularly noticeable on the part of the government officials in the last few years. Learn more… Source: idfi.ge

Samtskhe-Javakheti. On September 19, Child Rights Week has been launched in Akhaltsikhe with the public lecture of UNICEF Representative Ghassan Khalil. Within the Child Rights Week being hosted in Samtskhe-Javakheti region, UNICEF will organize several events promoting children's rights. The invited ambassadors, as well as the representatives of 16 countries and international organizations, will participate in a number of events, meet a wide range of participants and engage in discussions with local young people, educators, medical professionals and religious leaders. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. A total of 36 young social entrepreneurs living in the border regions of Armenia and Georgia had the opportunity to improve their business practices. Read more… Source: The organization’s page

Tbilisi. USAID, UNICEF, Media Development Foundation, and DemocracyLab trained 600 young people and 200 teachers to identify disinformation about COVID-19 and spread the word to their friends. Throughout the campaign, which closed this week, 70,000 young people got the information they needed to spot and debunk disinformation. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. On September 16-18, a joint meeting for community workers was held, organized by “Taso Foundation”. The meeting was held within the framework of the second phase of the project "Economic Empowerment of Women through Social Mobilization and Capacity Building". The project is implemented in partnership with the UN Women Georgia, Kakheti Regional Development Fund (KRDF), and CARE Caucasus. The Project is supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Georgia and Austrian Development Agency. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

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Tbilisi. The signatory organizations request that government officials: Stop attacking and harassing non-governmental organizations; Strengthen the participation of the civil sector, including its critical members, in the decision-making process and conduct a healthy discussion and dialogue with them. Ensure the existence of a safe and free environment for the activities of civil organizations and human rights defenders, which is expressed by declaring public support for them, as well as by effective investigation of crimes committed against them. See the full statement in English... Source: hrht.ge

Tbilisi. A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Association “Anika” and the company “Skillwill Academy”. The memorandum aims to strengthen people's capacities in the field of information technology and the promotion of employment. The program proposed by "Skillwill Academy" will establish an inclusive approach in the technological field, creating equal opportunities and conditions for People with Disabilities. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. We all know that citizens can engage in parliamentary work but where exactly, how and why - is often unclear. Test your understanding of Georgia’s Parliament with the quiz and find out what we can do as citizens to take part… This test was developed by the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information with the European Union in Georgia and UNDP Georgia support. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. Georgia and Japan are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between two countries. On September 7, the Georgian Institute of Politics (GIP), in cooperation with Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU), organized the public discussion – “Thirty Years of Diplomatic Relations Between Georgia and Japan.” Read more… Source: gip.ge

Tbilisi. September 8, the Georgia Red Cross celebrates its 104th anniversary. “The Georgia Red Cross Society has been carrying out humanitarian activities throughout the country for more than a century. We congratulate all of Georgia, especially our representatives across the country and volunteers, on the birthday of the Georgia Red Cross and thank them for their selfless work”. Read more… Source: The organization’s page on the social network

Tbilisi. It's International Literacy Day. Just 10 to 15 minutes a day with a book is enough to spark your curious little one’s interest. Read on for UNICEF top tips on fostering a love of literature… Source: www.unicef.org

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Tbilisi. The EU Delegation to Georgia welcomes the new Ambassador Pawel Herczynski! Read the message from the Ambassador. “It is an honour, but also a great responsibility for me to be the Ambassador of the European Union to Georgia. My tenure comes at one of the most important moments in EU-Georgia relations. The historic decision by the European Council to grant Georgia the European perspective sets a new reality. Together with my team, I will work tirelessly assisting Georgia on its path to the European Union. It is an enormous privilege to have the chance to contribute to this process”, is noted in the statement. Read more… Source: www.eeas.europa.eu