About the Project

The goal of the project „Enhancing Equality and Non-Discrimination in Georgia“ is to improve protection from and effective redress of discrimination and hate crime for people from diverse ethnic, religious groups and LGBTI people.

  Budget: EUR 900 000 

 Duration: 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2025

How does the project work?

The project aims to enhance the protection of vulnerable groups and minorities by improving the justice system's response and victim support to hate crimes, advocating for minority rights through private sector and civil society engagement, and utilising data-driven policies. Aligned with the Council of Europe Action Plan, it addresses challenges identified by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance, such as anti-LGBTI hate speech.

The ultimate goal is to foster a society upholding equality and human rights in line with European standards, addressing gaps identified by international bodies and advancing the Council of Europe's objectives in Georgia.

Who benefits from the project?

Ministry of Internal Affairs

Prosecutor’s Office

Public Defender’s Office

Special Investigation Service

Office of Resource Officers of Educational Institutions

Civil society organisations

Courts of General Jurisdiction

Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

What do we expect to achieve?

Enhanced prevention, protection against and efficient resolution of discrimination and hate crimes targeting individuals from various ethnic, religious backgrounds, as well as LGBTI individuals, and better understanding and awareness on the needs of vulnerable groups.