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Pompidou Group launches feasibility study on prison-based therapeutic communities for treating dependence in Georgia
The Pompidou Group conducted a feasibility study on establishing therapeutic communities (TCs) for treating drug dependence in Georgian penitentiary facilities, with two international experts and a national consultant assessing their potential integration into the prison system. Introducing this...
Deadline for applications: Sunday 13 April 2025, 23:59 CET
YOUTH PEACE CAMP 2025 – 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...
Workshops in Georgia improve civil society’s knowledge of European standards on police accountability
Two workshops took place over the last two weeks in the Georgian regions of Adjara and Kakheti to discuss European standards on police accountability with civil society organisations. Organised under the Council of Europe Project "Enhancing a Human Rights-Compliant Approach in Law Enforcement...
Empowering Children and Parents/Caregivers to Prevent Online Violence Against Children in Georgia
On 26 and 27 March 2025, the Council of Europe hosted a dynamic two-day event aimed at empowering children, and their parents and caregivers to tackle violence against children and to prevent and deal with online risks. The initiative brought together 110 participants—families and child...
Commissioner for Human Rights Calls for Stronger Protection of Human Rights in Georgia
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, published today a memorandum on the human rights situation in Georgia, outlining his concerns and recommendations regarding the rights to freedom of assembly and freedom of expression, the protection of civil society, and...
Council of Europe Congress urges Georgia to resume political dialogue at all levels of government
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe has urged Georgian authorities to resume inclusive political dialogue at all levels of government and with all stakeholders – including local authorities, opposition and civil society – in order to reduce polarisation,...
Georgian civil society representatives engage in dialogue on gender equality and prevention of violence against women
European standards, mechanisms, and best practices for promoting gender equality and preventing violence against women and domestic violence were the focus of a two-day study visit to Strasbourg for members of civil society from Georgia. Participants engaged in exchanges with experts from various...
Strengthening national policies on social and economic rights of people with disabilities
A round table discussion in Tbilisi placed a spotlight on key findings from a Needs Assessment Report on the Social and Economic Rights of People with Disabilities in Georgia. It identifies key gaps in national policies on social and economic rights of people with disabilities and offers...
Deadline extended
Call for tender: local-level activities on gender equality, violence against women and/or domestic violence
The Council of Europe project “Reinforcing gender equality and implementing GREVIO recommendations to combat violence against women and domestic violence in Georgia” is actively seeking providers to establish a pool of organisations for implementing the local-level activities on gender equality,...
Women as equal partners in the AI revolution: a call for gender equality in the digital age
“The AI and digital revolution must also be a revolution for gender equality,” says Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset ahead of International Women’s Day. “Together, we can break down barriers to build a future where women and girls lead, innovate, and drive the digital world...
Amendments to Code of administrative offences and Law on assemblies and demonstrations need to be reviewed in a proper law-making process, says Venice Commission
The Venice Commission has issued an urgent opinion on the amendments adopted by the Georgian Parliament on 13 December 2024 and 6 February 2025 to the Code of administrative offences and the Law on assemblies and demonstrations of Georgia. The urgent opinion was requested by Theodoros...
Stronger cooperation for social and economic rights in Georgia - key outcomes from the 4th donor coordination meeting
On 25 February 2025, the Council of Europe Project “Further Enhancement of Social and Economic Rights in Georgia” hosted the 4th Donor Coordination Meeting, bringing together international organizations dedicated to improving labour rights, as well as the social and economic rights of people with...
Call for tender - Project “Supporting Freedom of Expression and Media in Georgia (SFEM-GE)”
The Council of Europe project on “Supporting Freedom of Expression and Media in Georgia (SFEM-GE)” is looking for Provider(s) for the provision of national consultancy services on the following topic(s): Protection and safety of journalists (law and practice) Media regulation (under the Law of...
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...
Statement by the Congress Bureau on the urgent situation in Georgia
The Bureau of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe has adopted the following statement: “The Congress Bureau calls on the government of Georgia to fully respect European standards in human rights, democracy and the rule of law, paving the way to free and fair...
Secretary General expresses his concerns about Georgian Government’s reversal on the ‘foreign influence’ law
On 3 February, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, spoke by telephone with the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, to discuss the status of the joint working group aimed at amending the so-called ‘foreign influence’ law. The decision to set up the group had...
Georgian Teachers further enhance drug prevention knowledge through Pompidou Group training
The Pompidou Group of the Council of Europe completed the second phase of its training-of-trainers programme for teachers. Designed to strengthen prevention efforts in school environments throughout Georgia, this phase of the training programme took place in Kachreti, Georgia, on 24-26 January...
PACE President regrets decision of Georgian delegation to withdraw from the Assembly
“I regret the decision of the Georgian delegation to withdraw from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe following the Assembly’s vote tonight to ratify the delegation’s credentials, subject to conditions,” said PACE President Theodoros Rousopoulos. “This jeopardises the dialogue...
Congress presidential delegation to visit Georgia on 3 and 4 February
The aim of the mission is to assess the difficulties faced by local authorities in the light of the current political situation, particularly in the context of future local elections in Georgia. Congress President Marc Cools, President of the Chamber of Regions Cecilia Dalman Eek and President of...
Georgia: Protect freedom of assembly and expression, ensure accountability for human rights violations and end stigmatisation of NGOs and LGBTI people
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, visited Georgia from 21 to 23 January 2025. He expresses his gratitude to the Georgian authorities for their cooperation and for the open discussions. During the visit he engaged extensively with authorities and civil...
Council of Europe anti-torture Committee returns to Georgia to complete its periodic visit
The visit was an opportunity for the CPT to assess the treatment of persons remanded in custody at Penitentiary Establishment No. 8 in Gldani (Tbilisi) in relation to the demonstrations which have been ongoing since 29 November 2024. Further, the CPT delegation met the leadership of the Special...
Congress presidential delegation to visit Georgia on 3 and 4 February
The aim of the mission is to assess the difficulties faced by local authorities in the light of the current political situation and discuss the organisation of local elections in Georgia scheduled for October 2025, to ensure that they are held in compliance with international standards for...
Council of Europe Secretary General to hold press conference in Tbilisi
Council of Europe Secretary General, Alain Berset, will hold a press conference tomorrow, Friday 20 December, at 13h00 local time (10h00 CET) at the Pullman Hotel in Tbilisi. The conference will also be webcast on the Council of Europe’s website. The Secretary General will report on the results...
Council of Europe Secretary General visits Georgia
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alain Berset, will begin an official visit to Tbilisi on 18 December. The Secretary General is accompanied by the Director General for Human Rights and the Rule of Law, and the Director General for Democracy and Human Dignity. This mission takes...
Improving the quality of Georgia’s national reports to the European Committee of Social Rights
On the 16 and 17 December 2024, in a significant effort to improve the quality of Georgia’s national reports submitted to the Council of Europe European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR), a workshop was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied...
Pompidou Group launches training programme for Georgian teachers on drug and psychoactive substance use prevention
The Pompidou Group of the Council of Europe successfully delivered the first phase of its Training of Trainers (ToT) programme, titled Introduction to Prevention of Drugs and Psychoactive Substances. These cascade trainings, held on 7-8 December and 14-15 December 2024 in Kakheti region, aimed to...
Georgian authorities must fulfil their obligation to uphold the right of peaceful assembly
"I am following with serious concern the reports of disproportionate use of force by the police against predominantly peaceful demonstrators and journalists covering the ongoing protests in Georgia. The authorities must uphold their human rights obligations to respect freedom of peaceful...
Secretary General exchanges views with President Salome Zourabichvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze
Secretary General Alain Berset is closely following the current developments in Georgia. Over the past 24 hours, he spoke by phone with President Salome Zourabichvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze. In light of the tense situation and on-going confrontations, the Secretary General expressed...
HUDERIA: New tool to assess the impact of AI systems on human rights
A new Council of Europe tool provides guidance and a structured approach to carry out risk and impact assessments for Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. The HUDERIA Methodology is specifically tailored to protect and promote human rights, democracy and the rule of law. It can be used by both...
Council of Europe anti-torture Committee visits Georgia
During the visit the delegation examined the treatment and safeguards afforded to persons in police custody, including those detained during the ongoing public demonstrations in Tbilisi. It also looked into the situation of persons held in several prison establishments. In addition, the...
Vacancy notice: Senior Project Officer and Project Officer
Do you have experience in the implementation of co-operation projects? Are you motivated and passionate about supporting Georgia in the field of participatory democracy, multilevel governance, and human rights at local level? Do you have the potential to work in a dynamic and creative team, in...
Empowering women human rights defenders in Georgia - a high-level meeting held in Tbilisi
Representatives of civil society and international organisations gathered for a high-level meeting under the title Their Fight, Your Future, dedictaed to advancing the protection and empowerment of women human rights defenders (WHRDs) in Georgia. Held on the International Day of Women Human...
Protecting and empowering women human rights defenders in Georgia: A high-level meeting in Tbilisi tomorrow
„Their Fight, Your Future“ – this is the title of a high-level meeting on the protection and empowerment of women human rights defenders that UN Women and the Council of Europe Office in Georgia will host tomorrow in Tbilisi. The event, held symbolically on 29 November, the International Day of...
Strengthening efforts to protect children in Georgia from sexual exploitation, abuse, and violence
The Council of Europe commemorated the 18 November: Day for the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse with a series of outreach events. Held from 18 to 22 November 2024 in Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi, the events brought together over 300 participants. Each session...
New grant launched for civil society organisations
The Council of Europe’s Democratic Institutions and Civil Society Division has launched a grant for non-governmental organisations (NGOs). It aims to foster democratic culture and strengthen the engagement of citizens in decision making in their countries, and to enhance the mutual engagement...
Georgia’s elections marred by uneven playing field, pressure and tension, but voters offered a wide choice, say international observers
While voters were offered a choice between 18 candidate lists and candidates could generally campaign freely, Georgia’s parliamentary elections were marred by entrenched polarization and concerns over recently adopted legislation and its impact on fundamental freedoms and civil society, as well...
PACE to observe the parliamentary elections in Georgia
A 32-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), headed by Iulian Bulai (Romania, ALDE), will travel to Georgia from 24 to 27 October to observe the parliamentary elections, alongside observers from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, the European Parliament, the...
Council of Europe Congress: Georgia should return to the path of democratic consolidation and recommit to democratic principles
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe has reiterated its call on the Georgian authorities to reverse the recently adopted anti-human rights legislation and to refrain from taking any action that would further threaten political pluralism, infringe on human rights...
A visit to Pankisi - Council of Europe engages with local CSOs for regional progress
On 16 October 2024 Natalia Voutova, Head of the Council of Europe Office in Georgia and the Ambassador of France to Georgia, H.E. Sheraz Gasri visited the Pankisi Valley to discuss support to CSOs, education, women’s rights, and civic engagement with the local communities. Their tour began at the...
Call for tender - national consultancy services on various aspects of drug prevention
The Council of Europe project on ’’Strengthening the Role of Key Actors in Drug Prevention” is looking for Provider(s) for the provision of national consultancy services on various aspects of drug prevention to be requested by the Council on an as needed basis. The detailed description and...
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