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01 Mar 2024

Youth Learn About Women’s Rights through Women’s History Month Presentations

Rights Georgia, with the support from the USAID Rule of Law Program, held three informational meetings (49 participants) on women's rights in different regions of Georgia. The meetings took place on March 1, 2024, with high school students from various schools in Chiatura, on March 6, with high school students and teachers at Nikortsminda Public School, and on March 21, with students and university professors at Telavi State University.

During the meetings, Rights Georgia lawyers talked about the rights of women, the importance of gender equality, domestic and gender-based violence, women's equal right to inheritance, and mechanisms for the protection and support for victims of violence. The conversation also included discussion of sexual harassment and the negative consequences caused by early marriages.

Participants emphasized the importance of preventing violence against women, the importance of contacting the police in cases of violence and providing qualified legal assistance. Presenters also touched upon the causes of femicide and gender stereotypes and the protection of minors who are victims of violence and their need for psycho-emotional support.

The meetings were held in the framework of the global campaign dedicated to Women's History Month.

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Public Lecture on Constitutional Oversight at Samtskhe-Javakheti State University

USAID Rule of Law Program (Program) through its Akhaltsikhe Rule of Law Hub and in collaboration with Samtskhe-Javakheti State University and the Constitutional Court of Georgia held a public lecture with the participation of Deputy Chairman of the Constitutional Court of Georgia, Manana Kobakhidze.

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Mediation for Business Days in Batumi: Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mediators’ Association of Georgia (MAG), with support from the USAID Rule of Law Program, organized a series of Mediation for Business events in Batumi. These events aimed to raise awareness of mediation among local businesses, providing a valuable platform for business organizations and legal practitioners to explore the benefits and evolving landscape of mediation.

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Public Discussion Around the Constitutional Court Decision at Grigol Robakhidze University

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