On September 29, 2016, Public Defender Ucha Nanuashvili met with Pascal Meunier, Ambassador of France to Georgia. The human rights situation, pre-election environment, gender equality and elimination of all forms of discrimination, as well as reforming of judicial and law enforcement systems, were discussed at the meeting.

In addition, the sides talked about the effective investigation of the ill-treatment committed by law enforcement officers. The Public Defender once again stressed the need for creation of an independent investigative mechanism and labor inspectorate.

Special attention was paid to human rights violations in the occupied territories and access to education in the Gali district.

Ucha Nanuashvili briefed the Ambassador of the activities and special reports of the Public Defender's Office, as well as the Human Rights Academy of the Public Defender and other projects.

Ambassador Meunier expressed readiness for full support for and cooperation with the Public Defender’s Office on various human rights issues.