The Project “Strengthening the Protection of Social and Economic Rights in Georgia” hosted an online workshop on non-conformity with the European Social Charter. The aim of the workshop was to support Georgian authorities, institutions, NHRIs and social partners in their activities relating to promoting social rights and referring to the European Social Charter, the case-law of the European Committee of Social Rights and the best European practices in increasing the level of protection of social rights and adjusting to the best European standards.
The meeting was attended by representatives from five ministries, the Parliament, the Public Defender’s Office, the Labour Inspection Office, the State Employment Agency, trade unions and employers’ association.
Participants were able to familiarize themselves with the European Social Charter and its monitoring procedures. Monika Smusz-Kulesza, Council of Europe international consultant, presented the conclusions of non-conformity with the Charter relating to Georgia. Gia Kakachia, Council of Europe national consultant, facilitated the discussion among participants to examine the non-conformities with specific provisions of the European Social Charter. Participants pointed out the importance of such meetings so that they have a better understanding on where Georgia stands vis-à-vis the European Social Charter, what are the latest conclusions of the European Committee of Social Rights and have a lively discussion among engaged stakeholders to coordinate the next steps and possible actions to come in conformity with respective provisions.
- Conclusions 2021 of the European Committee of Social Rights on "health, social security and social protection" concerning Georgia
- Country Profile for Georgia
The event was organised within the framework of the Council of Europe Project “Strengthening Protection of Social and Economic Rights in Georgia” The Project is part of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Georgia 2020-2023.
