Tbilisi. Go Group published a new film - "without a father" which is shot in Tskhinvali.  In this film Madina Tskhovrebova tells the story of her family. Source: the organization's page in the social network

Tbilisi. Coalition for an Independent and Transparent Judiciary responds to the Judges’ Conference planned on 9 June and mentions the importance of this event in the process of formation of independent judiciary. "Coalition expresses its will to monitor the session of the Judges’ Conference and sends its own representatives as observers. Additionally we hope that the preparation of the conference will ensure the process of conducting the conference without any obstacles as well as the work of observers and the media without any challenges”, says the statement. For full text  Source: article42.ge

Samtskhe-Javakheti. The members of NGO Union of Democrat Meskhs Youth Center shot videos due to the International day of Children’s Rights. Source:the organization's page in the social network

Tbilisi. Transparency International - Georgia and Article 42 of the Constitution nominated their candidates for the membership of the Supreme Council of Justice and the Disciplinary Panel of the Judges of common courts. Candidates for Supreme Council of Justice– Davit Kereselidze (Transparency International – Georgia, Article 42of the Constitution) ; Zurab Dzlierishvili (Transparency International – Georgia, Article 42of the Constitution); Kaxa Tsikarishvili (Article 42of the Constitution).  Candidates for the Disciplinary Panel of the Judges of common Courts: Giorgi Giorgadze Transparency International – Georgia, Article 42of the Constitution). Source:  Transparency International – Georgia’s page in the social network

Tbilisi.AISEK Georgia accepts applications for to host foreign leaders. To become a host family applicants are required to provide accommodation for one person for 4 - 8 weeks. Read more Source: the organizations' page in the social network

Tbilisi. The Human Rights Center was officially opened on June 3.The ceremony was opened by the Chairman of the Board of the Human Rights House. The documentary film "house” was shown during the opening. Source: the organization's page in the social network

Tbilisi. Transparency International - Georgia has released another audio podcast of parliamentary news.  Key topics of the June 3 edition are : Foreign Affairs Committee reacts on installation of wire fences across the South Ossetia Administrative border and NGOs' visit Ditsi and Dvani villages; Changes to the Law on Broadcasting;Parliament overrode presidential vetoes for two laws; A new draft law proposes to suspend selling of agricultural lands to foreign citizens; Airzena commences operating Tbilisi-Kutaisi and Kutaisi-Tbilisi flights four times a week. Podcast 3 June (geo) Source: transparency.ge

Kvemo Kartli. On June 3, "Sida" and the United Nations signed a Memorandum on Cooperation. The Goal of the Memorandum is to enhance mutual cooperation. After signing ceremony the meeting of the older and younger friends from Tbilisi and Rustavi was held. They shared an experience gained in different projects. Source:the organization's page in the social network

Tbilisi. The "Green Alternative" placed a petition "to protect the monuments of nature." Any visitor can sign the petition. Petition Source:greenalt.org

Tbilisi. "Iare Pekhit" (walk) is putting together an outreach team to get information and ideas from volunteers. if you could come to a meeting to discuss how to best work withvolunteers, pleasesend an e-mail us at: iarepekhit@gmail.com  Source: the organization’s page in the social network

Tbilisi. Human Rights Training and Monitoring Center, Georgia’s Democracy Initiative, Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association and Article 42 of the Constitution have released joint statement in terms of ongoing religious conflict in the village Samtatskaro of Dedoplistkaro region. Undersigned NGOs monitored the developments in the village Samtatskaro on May 31, therefore facts and findings submitted in this statement are underpinned by monitoring results. For full text Source:gyla.ge

Imereti. On May 31, Kutaisi, Telavi and  Rustavi Youth Centers joined the informational campaign "World No Tobacco”. Posters and brochures about tobacco risks have been prepared for this day. The members of the Youth Center marched across the city, with the aim of informing the public about the harm of tobacco and a ban on smoking in public places. Young people posted signs prohibiting smoking in public places.The Your Centers’ members held skype conference. Source: Organization page in the social network.

Adjara. On June 1, the Elderly Social Center beneficiaries joined the International Children's Day celebration. The concert was held at Seaside Park, which was organized by the municipality of Kobuleti. Association held gifts to disabled children.Association will dedicate the next Round Table Meeting to the problems of children with disabilities. According to a new report released by the  United Nations Children's Fund and UNICEF, children with disabilities are among the most marginalized people in the world. Source:the organization's page in the social network. 

Adjara. On June 2, the  Book Fair was opened in the City Press-Café. In the frames of the Book Fair  a variety of newly published books will be sold with special discount. The exhibition starts on June 2 and ends on June 7. During the Book Fair public discussions in various aspects will be held. The Schedule of the events Source: Organization’s page in social network. 

Tbilisi. The Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information has released information obtained from  Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film Georgia State University and Tbilisi State Academy of Arts. The information posted on the web page includes the Bonuses, Balance of the Organization, Current List of Employees and Remuneration, Purchases and Maintenance Expenses of Vehicles, employees relieved of positions since October 20, 2012. Information from Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film Georgia State University Information from Tbilisi State Academy of Arts Source:opendata.ge

Tbilisi. Natia Kapanadze Quits Media Legal Defense Center "Natia Kapanadze, Head of GYLA’s Media Legal Defense Center quits her position from June 1. Mariam Gogosashvili, the lawyer of the Center, is meant to take over and act as the new Head of the Center. "Of course I’m going to stay in the field of media and continue working for its development. And for this very purpose I’m going to proceed with my studies abroad. But while I’m here, I’m going to be deeply engaged in the media processes and act for the benefit of its interests,”- Natia Kapandze stated. stressing however, that she hasn’t as yet made up her mind regarding where exactly she will continue working until she leaves for abroad. For full text Source:media.ge

Tbilisi. In the framework of a new program the Go Group invites all interested individuals that want to become citizen reporter. The representatives of GO Group will teach participants how to become a successful blogger, how to shoot an interesting documentary film. Applicants are required to speak Russian language. Please, send an application form to the following e-mail:maka.tsnobiladze@gogroupmedia.net Source: the organization's page in the social network.

Tbilisi. The Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information has released information obtained from National Wine Agency. The information posted on the web page includes the Bonuses, Balance of the Organization, Dismissed employees and remuneration, vehicle expenses, funded events, 10th December report. For full text Source:opendata.ge

The members of the civic activism youth network from Kutaisi, Telavi, Akhaltsikhe, Marneuli, Zugdidi and Dmanisi are involved  in the Campaign and meet World No Tobacco Day. They will hold information presentations and distribute printed materials. Source: Union of Democrat Meskhs’ page in the social network. 

Tbilisi. The socialization-rehabilitation group of Criminal Justice Reform Inter-Agency Coordination Council held a meeting on May 30th at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel. The main aim of the meeting was to discuss the rehabilitation issues of the people being in conflict with the law both inside the prison system and outside of the prison once released. The meeting also focused on determining the main directions and priorities for developing effective rehabilitation programs and on agreeing on the action plan of the state agencies.  The strategy and action plan of socialization-rehabilitation of the convicts and ex-convicts have been elaborated and the strategy implementation group has been established in the frames of the meeting. CHCA has become a member of the psycho-rehabilitation and education and employment working groups. The Centre for Crime Prevention of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia, Penitentiary Department of the Ministry of Corrections and Legal Assistance of Georgia and National Probation Agency will coordinate the activities of the working groups. Source: Abkhazeti’s page in the social network. 

Tbilisi. GYLA has released the statement on reforming prosecutor’s office of Georgia.  "The key issue, that needs to be attained within the framework of the reform, is to ensure political neutrality of the prosecutor’s office. To this effect, removal of the criminal persecution and prosecutorial supervision functions from the Ministry of Justice is a decisive step”, says the statement.  For full text  Source:gyla.ge

Samegrelo. Transparency International Georgia has posted a new blog-post on its web page  – "Beneficiaries of community canteen selected in violation of set criteria in the Zugdidi Municipality”. "Zugdidi Municipality Gamgeoba fails to adhere to its own beneficiary selection criteria”, says the blog post. For full text Source:transparency.ge