Statement on International Women's Day
I congratulate all Georgia on the International Women's Day, which is, first and foremost, related to protection of women's labour rights, women's participation in decision-making and fight for elimin ...
Training of Academy of Human Rights for Journalists
From February 29 to March 4, 2016, the Public Defender’s Academy of Human Rights held training for about 20 beginning journalists from Tbilisi and regional media outlets on the theme: "Reporting ...
Public Defender's Proposal regarding Early Marriage Case
On February 24 the Public Defender of Georgia addressed the Ministry of Education and Science and the Social Service Agency with regard to the ineffective response to the fact of early marriage of 14- ...
Recommendations on Effective Response to Domestic Violence
On February 29, 2016, the Public Defender of Georgia addressed the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Social Service Agency with a recommendation concerning ineffective response to the cases of dome ...
Statement on Mother's Day
I congratulate all Georgia on the Mother's Day, which is a day of expression of respect and love. The contribution of mothers is invaluable to the upbringing and development of future generations and ...
Statement of the Public Defender of Georgia about the Official Visit of the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women to Georgia
On February 15-19, 2016, Ms. Dubravka Šimonović, United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences visited Georgia in her official capacity. The Special R ...
UN Special Rapporteur Dubravka Simonovich Discusses Issues of Violence Against Women with Kabala Community
On February 17, 2016, Dubravka Šimonović, United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, met with the Kabala community. The meeting was organized by t ...
Meeting with UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, Its Causes and Consequences
On February 15, 2016, First Deputy Public Defender Paata Beltadze met with Dubravka Šimonović, UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences. The Special Rapporte ...
Information Meetings in the Kvemo Kartli Region on the Theme: "Girls’ Rights and Prevention of Early Marriage"
In January 2016, the Department of Gender Equality of the Public Defender's Office organized four information meetings on early marriage issues in the Kvemo Kartli region (Marneuli, Bolnisi, Tsalka an ...
Implementation of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security in Georgia
On December 21, 2015, the Governmental Administration, the UN Women and the Public Defender's Office organized a meeting on the issue of implementation of the 2012–2015 National Action Plan on W ...
Public Defender’s Statement on Amendments to Law on Prevention of Early Marriage
On December 16, 2015, the Parliament adopted a bill drafted on the basis of the Public Defender’s legislative proposal in the first reading. According to the bill, marriage registration rul ...
Workshop for Ilia State University Law School students at the Public Defender's Office
On December 11, 2015, a workshop was held for Ilia State University’s Law School students within the framework of the course - "Gender and Human Rights".
Students met with Maka Stevenson, Head o ...
