Programme News: Combating hate speech in Georgia
Call for tender: national consultancy services in the field of promoting equality, addressing discrimination and hatred
The Council of Europe Office in Georgia, within the framework of the project “Combating Hate Speech in Georgia” implemented under the third phase of the joint programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe “Partnership for Good Governance”, is launching a competitive bidding procedure...
Empowering Change: Kakheti Youth Trained to Counter Hate Speech and Inequalities
Being in an environment where hate speech is often normalised in everyday life - conversations, media and online spaces, makes it harder to recognise and even harder to challenge. Understanding how hate speech is deep rooted stigmas and stereotypes, and how it translates into discrimination,...
Training in Batumi strengthens efforts of civil society groups to combat hate speech
In a society where harmful speech and discriminatory attitudes often seep into everyday interactions, such as schoolyards, social media, and even trusted institutions, recognising and confronting hate speech is both a challenge and a necessity. Responding to this urgent need, a three-day workshop...
Human rights defenders in Ajara launch Anti-Hate Speech Network
A two-day workshop in Ajara brought together local human rights defenders, activists, and journalists to strengthen their ability to counter hate speech in the region. The training introduced participants to European and national standards and equipped them with practical knowledge. During the...
Call for tender: local-level activities on combating hate speech - deadline extended
The Council of Europe is currently implementing projects "Enhancing Equality and Non-Discrimination in Georgia" and "Combating Hate Speech in Georgia" in Georgia. The Council of Europe Office in Georgia is actively seeking providers to establish a pool of organisations for implementing the...
Young Equality Ambassadors, representatives from civil society and state institutions becoming multipliers of human rights education
Throughout the week of 1 July 2024, representatives from various CSOs and community-based organisations, Equality Ambassadors, officers from the Public Defender’s Office (PDO), from the Labour Inspection Office, and from other state institutions gathered for a Training of Trainers on Human Rights...
Promoting European values with the Young European Ambassadors and Equality Ambassadors in Georgia
Representatives from the Council of Europe Office in Georgia and the Delegation of the European Union to Georgia co-hosted a meeting with Georgian Young European Ambassadors (YEAs). These YEAs had recently completed a series of online and in-person regional training sessions on promoting equality...
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...
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...
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...
Towards a nation-based definition of hate speech based on Council of Europe standards
Georgian stakeholders with a role in combating hate speech took part in a clarificatory workshop on the definition of hate speech. The workshop aimed at initiating discussions among stakeholders about the importance of defining hate speech and incorporating it into the relevant codes of conduct...
Launch of a hybrid learning activity on combating hate speech based on Council of Europe’s standards
The Council of Europe launched a hybrid training course on ECRI GPR 15 on combating hate speech, gathering representatives from different state institutions, Public Defenders office and civil society organisations. The opening session of the course took place on 12 September and the learning...
Human Rights narratives to counter hate speech in Georgia
The Council of Europe organised a training course on Human Rights narratives in response to hate speech, gathering representatives from different state institutions, Public Defenders office and civil society organisations. The course took place on 5-7 September. The course aimed at building the...
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