On 18 November 2025, the Council of Europe Office in Georgia marked the Day for the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse with the organisation of an capacity building event held in the Guria region, in close co-operation with the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia.

The event featured three interactive workshops that brought together around 90 participants, including school children aged 14 and above, their parents/caregivers, as well as teachers.

The workshops focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of risks related to children’s exposure to sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, including online risks, and on equipping them with practical skills to identify, prevent, and respond to potential cases. By engaging children, parents/caregivers, and educators in open discussions and participatory activities, the event helped to foster safer school and family environments and enhanced the community’s capacity to protect children from violence.

As a result, participants have gained better knowledge of risk factors and support mechanisms, greater confidence in seeking and providing help, and a stronger commitment to promoting child safety and well-being within their families, schools, and communities.

This initiative was implemented under the Council of Europe Action Plan for Georgia 2024–2027, within the framework of the project “Combating Violence against Children in Georgia”.