Council of Europe Office in Georgia News
Call for Tender - Elaborating Behavioural Change Strategies for Discrimination Prevention
The Council of Europe projects ”Enhancing Equality and Non-Discrimination in Georgia” and ”Combating Hate Speech in Georgia” have launched a call to establish a pool of consultants on elaborating Behavioural Change Strategies for Discrimination Prevention. For detailed information about the...
The European Union and the Council of Europe continue supporting domestic reforms in Georgia through the Partnership for Good Governance
The European Union and the Council of Europe met with representatives from national authorities and beneficiary institutions during the Local Steering Committee of the Partnership for Good Governance. Participants took stock of the programme results achieved in 2023. They exchanged views on...
Cooperation continues on further enhancement of social rights protection in Georgia
In 2005, Georgia ratified 63 out of 98 paragraphs of the European Social Charter, showing commitment towards improving the well-being and living standards of its citizens. However, 35 key provisions, such as safe working conditions and fair renumeration are still awaiting ratification. On 23-24...
France makes a voluntary contribution to Council of Europe Action Plan for Georgia 2024-2027
Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić has met the French Minister Delegate for Europe Jean-Noël Barrot. The meeting focused on current global challenges for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Marija Pejčinović Burić and Jean-Noël Barrot exchanged views mainly on the finalisation of...
Workshop on anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism risk-based supervision of non-financial sector in Georgia
The Council of Europe continues to support the Ministry of Justice and the Georgian Bar Association in improving risk-based supervision of non-financial sector (designated non-financial businesses and professions) in anti-money laundering (AML) and countering terrorist financing (CFT). A ...
PACE President asks the Venice Commission for an opinion on the draft law on Transparency of Foreign Influence
The President of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE), Theodoros Rousopoulos, yesterday requested the European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission) for an urgent opinion on the compliance with Council of Europe standards of the Georgian draft law on Transparency...
Concerns about the compatibility of the draft law “On transparency of foreign influence” with the rights to freedom of association and expression
In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia published today, Commissioner O’Flaherty expresses concerns about the compatibility of the draft law “On transparency of foreign influence” with the human rights standards in the field of freedom of association and expression, and...
Vacancy notice: Senior Project Officer
The Council of Europe Office in Georgia is announcing a vacancy for the positions of a Senior Project Officer for the Project "Combating Violence Against Children in Georgia." Deadline for applications is 29 April 2024 (midnight Central European Time). You may apply in English or French using...
Judgment in an inter-State case
In the case of Georgia v. Russia (IV) the European Court of Human Rights held that there had been several violations of the Convention. The case concerned the human-rights toll caused by the hardening of the administrative boundary lines after the armed conflict between Georgia and Russia in...
PACE co-rapporteurs express their deep concern at the reintroduction of the draft law on 'Transparency of Foreign Influence'
The PACE monitoring co-rapporteurs for Georgia, Claude Kern (France, ALDE) and Edite Estrela (Portugal, SOC), today expressed their deep concern at the reintroduction of the draft law on “Transparency of Foreign Influence” by the Georgian ruling party. “The reintroduction of this so-called...
Statement by the Secretary General
Draft legislation on “transparency of foreign influence” in the Parliament of Georgia
Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić today made the following statement: “I am concerned with the revival of the draft legislation on “transparency of foreign influence” in the Parliament of Georgia. “Last year, alongside many friends of Georgia, I welcomed the withdrawal...
Vacancy notices: Project Officer and Office Assistants
The Council of Europe Office in Georgia is announcing vacancies for the positions of a Project Officer and Office Assistants. You may apply in English or French using the Council of Europe online application system on: www.coe.int/jobs
Georgia: political manipulation and harassment of LGBTI people and human rights defenders have no place in a democratic society
“I am concerned about the present political discourse in Georgia, as illustrated by the announcement made by the Georgian Dream Party of their initiative to amend the Constitution and to adopt a new constitutional law on ‘Protection of Family Values and Underaged Persons’. It is reflective of...
The Council of Europe office in Georgia presented the new cooperation Project “Supporting Freedom of Expression and Media in Georgia (SFEM-GE)” to the stakeholders
The Council of Europe office in Georgia launched its new cooperation project “Supporting Freedom of Expression and Media in Georgia (SFEM-GE).” It builds upon the Council of Europe’s previous project “Strengthening Media Freedom, Internet Governance and Personal Data Protection in Georgia...
For better media environment during elections in Georgia
Representatives of Georgian media outlets and high-level election officials exchanged views on improving the media environment during elections at the conference – “Media and Electoral Processes: upcoming 2024 Parliamentary Elections”, Tbilisi, 25-26 March 2024. The Council of Europe provides...
Council of Europe hosts a conference on execution of European Court of Human Rights judgments
On 22 March 2024, the Council of Europe organized a conference focusing on the execution of judgments of the European Court of Human Rights. The event highlighted the crucial role of the parliamentary oversight mechanism in fostering an effective implementation of the ECtHR judgments. The...
The regional platform of Equality bodies continues the work to address hate speech in Eastern Partnership and Western Balkans
An online event was held focusing on fostering collaboration and exchange knowledge, common challenges and good practices between Equality bodies from the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership regions, to address hate speech. This event, is a continuation to the equality bodies platform...
Launch of Council of Europe project on Gender Equality in Georgia
On 19 March 2024, the Council of Europe launched its new Project “Reinforcing gender equality and implementing GREVIO recommendations to combat violence against women and domestic violence in Georgia.” The project will significantly benefit Georgia by advancing gender equality and reinforcing...
1st Steering Committee meeting of the Project “Further Enhancement of Social and Economic Rights in Georgia”
The Steering Committee of the Project “Further Enhancement of Social and Economic Rights in Georgia” held its first meeting on 14 March 2024 in Tbilisi. Building upon the achievements of its predecessor, the "Strengthening Protection of Social and Economic Rights in Georgia" (2021-23), this new...
Council of Europe continues supporting national penitentiary and police reform initiatives in Georgia
The Council of Europe Office in Georgia welcomed government officials, members of international and local non-governmental organisations, academia and other stakeholders to the official launching events of the Projects “Support to Penitentiary System Reform” (on 13 March) and “Enhancing Human...
Council of Europe continues Enhancing Equality and Non-discrimination in Georgia
The Council of Europe Office in Georgia has launched the new project “Enhancing Equality and Non-Discrimination in Georgia” to improve protection from and effective redress of discrimination and hate crime for people from diverse ethnic, religious groups and LGBTI people. On 14th of March 2024,...
Call for tender - local consultancy services in the field of National Execution of ECtHR Judgments in Georgia
The Council of Europe project on “Reinforcing National Execution of the European Court's judgments by Georgia” has launched a call to establish a pool of local consultants for the development of institutional and co-ordination capacities of national stakeholders and improvement of oversight...
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 MARCH 2024, 23:59 CET
YOUTH PEACE CAMP 2024 – Call for participants
The Youth Peace Camp is the flagship activity of the Council of Europe youth sector on promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies. The Youth Peace Camp project was born in 2003 in the framework the programme of the Council of Europe’s confidence-building measures and has been providing a...
Full realisation of women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rights – an imperative for empowerment and gender equality
“Unimpeded access to quality sexual and reproductive health care is essential for women’s rights and gender equality’’, said today the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatović, on International Women’s Day. “In my recent report on sexual and reproductive health and rights,...
Statement by Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić ahead of International Women’s Day
“More and more, AI is giving shape to the world we live in - our job prospects, our health-care outcomes, our access to benefits and services. The list of areas affected by AI is long and is growing. Unless we learn how to harness the potential of AI to bridge inequalities - including gender...
Working together with General Prosecutor’s Office for enhancing implementation of evidence based criminal policy
The Council of Europe and the European Union, in cooperation with General Prosecutor’s Office, organised a workshop to frame further support for improved implementation of evidence-based criminal policy. At the workshop, participants discussed challenges related to data collection and processing...
Call for contributions on the High-Level Conference on the European Social Charter
This call for contributions is addressed to states, ministries and other government agencies with social rights responsibilities, intergovernmental organisations, organisations of workers and employers, civil society organisations, academia and individuals with expertise and interest in social...
Call for Tender - Local Consultancy Services in Education and Democratic Governance
The Council of Europe Project “Democracy Starts in Schools – Engaging School Children in Decision Making Processes in Schools and Communities in Georgia” Phase II has launched a call for the provision of local consultancy services. The aim of the tender is to create a pool of national consultants...
The Council of Europe and the European Union continue to support the introduction of a continuous legal education system for prosecutors
On February 23, 2024, the Council of Europe completed a series of capacity development activities for the General Prosecutor’s Office to advance its internal training competences. As a result of the four rounds of training, 32 prosecutors gained knowledge about the basic principles, methods, and...
Call for tender - local consultancy services in the field of electoral support
The Council of Europe Project “Supporting Transparency, Inclusiveness and Integrity of Electoral Practice and Process in Georgia, Phase II” is looking for provider(s) for the provision of local consultancy services in the field of electoral support. The detailed description and information...
Georgian municipal representatives and state probation specialists work together to improve services for juveniles
Improving services for juveniles in conflict with the law and probationers, integrating them at both central and municipal levels remains a significant challenge in Georgia. To address this issue, a Working Group Meeting was organised on 22-23 February 2024 in Tbilisi, bringing together...
Another group of specialists working in the criminal justice system of Georgia was trained on pressing issues of mental health
Mental health assessment, stigma and effective communication, screening tools, roles and functions of the multidisciplinary team, motivational interviewing, prevention of professional burnout and secondary traumatization, knowledge on these and other important issues was deepened, and practical...
Call for tender - Law enforcement Professionals and Psychologists
The Council of Europe projects " Enhancing Human Rights Compliant Approach in Law Enforcement Institutions in Georgia” have launched a call to establish a pool of consultants for law enforcement Professionals and Psychologists. These consultants will be tasked with implementing activities...
The Council of Europe supports the Anti-corruption Bureau of Georgia to consolidate capacities in the development and implementation of national anti-corruption policies
The Council of Europe organised a comprehensive four-day training event for the representatives of the Anti-corruption Bureau of Georgia aimed at enhancing internal knowledge and skills in designing anti-corruption policy documents. This initiative is part of a series of events aimed at...
Tender Announcement - Human Rights Training & Monitoring and Evaluation
The Council of Europe projects "Enhancing Equality and Non-Discrimination in Georgia" and "Combating Hate Speech in Georgia" have launched a call to establish a pool of consultants for two purposes: 1) human rights training and 2) monitoring and evaluation on issues of equality and...
Call for tender: Legal Professionals and Psychologists
The Council of Europe projects "Enhancing Equality and Non-Discrimination in Georgia" and "Combating Hate Speech in Georgia" have launched a call to establish a pool of consultants for Legal Professionals and Psychologists. These consultants will be tasked with implementing activities addressing...
Call for tender: Developing Communication/Visibility Materials
The Council of Europe projects ”Enhancing Equality and Non-Discrimination in Georgia” and ”Combating Hate Speech in Georgia” have launched a call to establish a pool of consultants for developing communication/visibility materials to support awareness-raising and outreach activities associated...
Tender Procedure for International Consultancy Services in Education
The Council of Europe Project “Democracy Starts in Schools – Engaging School Children in Decision Making Processes in Schools and Communities in Georgia, Phase II” has launched a call for the provision of international consultancy services. The aim of the tender is to create a pool of...
Promoting enhanced AML/CFT compliance of Virtual Asset Service Providers in Georgia
The Council of Europe, in cooperation with the National Bank of Georgia and the Financial Monitoring Service, organised a two-day training on “Anti-money laundering/countering financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance for virtual asset service providers (VASPs)”, attended by 44 representatives...
Vacancy notice: Project Officers
The Council of Europe Office in Georgia is announcing vacancies for Officers of the following Projects: Enhancing Equality and Non-Discrimination in Georgia (deadline for submitting applications 27 February 2024). Further Enhancement of Social and Economic Rights in Georgia (deadline for...
Tender Procedure for Local Consultancy Services in Education and Democratic Governance
The Council of Europe Project “Democracy Starts in Schools – Engaging School Children in Decision Making Processes in Schools and Communities in Georgia” Phase II has launched a call for the provision of local consultancy services. The aim of the tender is to create a pool of national consultants...
CEPEJ workshop on judicial inspection and judicial statistics in Georgia
On 2 and 3 February 2024, a workshop was organised on European good practices relating to judicial inspection and CEPEJ tools on judicial statistics for the Independent Inspector's office at the High Council of Justice in Georgia. On this occasion, topics such as the role of judicial inspection,...
Become an Equality Ambassador - Council of Europe Office in Georgia is announcing a competition
The Council of Europe Office in Georgia is announcing a competition to select Equality Ambassadors. The competition for the Ambassador of Equality is organised within the framework of the Council of Europe Project “Enhancing Equality and Non-Discrimination in Georgia”. The Project is funded...
Denmark makes a voluntary contribution
The Government of Denmark has made a voluntary contribution of DKK 9,000,000 (approximately €1,200,000) to support the Council of Europe Action Plan for Georgia 2024-2027, the Council of Europe Action Plan for the Republic of Moldova 2021-2024 and the Council of Europe Action Plan for Ukraine...
Young European Ambassadors sending a loud and clear message from Budapest: Say NO to hatred!
More than 50 Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) got introduced to methods on how to effectively address hate speech and discrimination. This will enable the YEAs to make a difference in their communities through the promotion of equality and diversity, ultimately contributing to combating hate...
Council of Europe and Georgian authorities launch the new Action Plan for 2024-2027
Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe Bjørn Berge and the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Lasha Darsalia, jointly launched the Council of Europe Action Plan for Georgia 2024-2027 today in Tbilisi. Building on the work of the previous years, the new Action Plan...
Supporting Independent Inspector’s Office of the High Council of Justice
On 11-12 January, the Council of Europe held a workshop for the staff of Independent Inspector’s Office on substantiation of decisions of Independent Inspector on disciplinary proceedings in respect of judges. The Council of Europe consultant, Nina Betteto, Judge of Supreme Court of Slovenia...
Venice Commission publishes new opinions
At its latest Plenary Session in Venice on 15 and 16 December, the Council of Europe’s body of constitutional legal experts, the Venice Commission, has examined eight draft opinions and amicus curiae briefs concerning Armenia, Georgia, Kosovo, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine. Among them are...
The Personal Data Protection Service of Georgia received guidance on the privacy by design and by default
The staff members of the Personal Data Protection Service (PDPS) of Georgia received information on standards and good practices in the field of privacy by design and by default during the workshop. The PDPS will follow up with development of the guidelines in this new field of expertise, as...
The Closing Conference of the Pompidou Group first field Project in Georgia
The Pompidou Group marks an important milestone with the closing ceremony of its first field project, "Developing a Drug Prevention Support Network for Parents and Professionals," held in Tbilisi, Georgia on 18 December 2023. Representatives from Georgian ministries, state institutions, agencies,...