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The report on measures implemented by Government of Georgia against COVID-19 says nothing about consultations with gender experts, women entrepreneurs

The report on measures implemented by Government of Georgia against COVID-19 says nothing about consultations with gender experts, women entrepreneurs, etc. throughout the drafting of the aforementioned anti-crisis policy document, which in turn is problematic and raises legitimate questions about the gender sensitivity of the action plan itself.

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EU announces new projects supporting vulnerable groups in the Covid-19 crisis

Three new projects implemented by civil society partners will work across the country with victims of domestic violence, IDPs, and persons with disabilities

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 2020 Parliamentary Elections and Women’s Political Participation
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The Women's Information Center (WIC) hosted young leaders from the city of Dushanbe

On May 3, the Women's Information Center (WIC) hosted young leaders from the city of Dushanbe, who are on a study visit in Georgia within the framework of the program  "Women's Political and Public Participation" program implemented by the OSCE

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20 young women peacebuilders from around the world were in Georgia for a four-day workshop

During the busy four-day (20-23 March) workshops, such issues as peacebuilding and peacekeeping were discussed; Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), Youth, Peace and Security (YPS)

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A working meeting was held, organized by the Women's Information Center

The meeting aimed to support conflict-affected women and youth; As well as women and youth living along the so-called administrative border. At the same time, the goal was to raise the awareness of participants, so that they can independently advocate for issues

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Annual Global Human Rights Defender Award Recipients Announced

This year’s awardees are Nino Lomjaria and Team – Georgia

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Online radicalization and prevention of Extremism: International Experience and Local Challenges

Women's Information Center, in partnership with the German Institute for Political Narratives (IFPON), held workshops On November 21-22. The meetings were organized within the framework of the IFPON’S two-year project - "Empowering young people against online radicalization"

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Empowering young women to be leaders and agents of peace

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, on March 7-8, 2023, a working meeting on the topic: "Strengthening young women to make them leaders and ambassadors of peace" was held in Vienna, the capital of Austria, organized by OSCE

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At the 84th session of the CEDAW Committee the report of the Government of Georgia is being discussed

The report of Georgia was presented by Niko Tatulashvili, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Human Rights Protection

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Gender equality policy progress at the local level

Organized by the National Association of Local Self-Governments, with the support of the Un Women and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway, a coordination meeting was held. The meeting was aimed at promoting the implementation of the local gender equality policy.

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Iran to disband 'morality police,' says attorney general

It is still unclear whether the squad could be set up again under a new mandate. The death of a young woman arrested by the "morality police" for improperly wearing a hijab sparked months of protests in Iran

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Police solved the case of premeditated murder, committed under aggravating circumstances against spouse which took place in Samtredia

Committed crime envisages from 13 to 17 years of imprisonment.

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  Police detained one person in Tetritskaro for the premeditated murder

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  Police detained one person for lewd act

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  Police detained one person for committing an act of sexual character against juvenile

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  Only one in seven UK rape victims think reporting will bring justice

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  Mayor of Copenhagen steps down over sexual harassment

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More than 88% of teachers in Georgia are female

Center for Civil Integration and Inter-Ethnic Relations (CCIIR) published an analytical bulletin on “What we need to know about teachers in Georgian schools”.

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The handbook "Prevention of online radicalization: methodological proposals from Germany, France and Russia"

The handbook "Prevention of online radicalization: methodological proposals from Germany, France and Russia" is the result of the joint work of the international expert community and aims to create practical methodologies that ensure the prevention of online radicalization among young people prevention

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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen blames sexism for 'sofagate' debacle

Ursula von der Leyen met with Turkey's President Erdogan but the meeting was overshadowed after she was relegated to the sofa

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