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 remain to be ratified.
On 23-24 April, a series of meetings were organised in the context of the Council of Europe Project “Further Enhancement of Social and Economic Rights in Georgia” which is part of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Georgia 2024-2027. The aim of these meetings, organised with the respective national stakeholders, including the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour Health and Social Affairs, Ministry of Education, Science and Youth, Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, employers and employees, Public Defender’s Office and civil societies, was to carry out a comprehensive analysis of specific articles of the European Social Charter and to assess the country's readiness to ratify it.
As a result, the Council of Europe experts will prepare an analysis of the respective provisions of the European Social Charter, which will hopefully further enhance the discussion on the possibilities of its acceptance as a tool for strengthening the protection of social rights.
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