Together with the Public Defender’s Office, the National Bank of Georgia and the Banking Association of Georgia, the Council of Europe Office in Georgia conducted a training on right to equality and prevention of discrimination in private sector for the representatives of banking sector operating in Georgia.

The representatives of the Equality Department of the Public Defender’s Office shared the national and CoE standards on ensuring equality and prevention of discrimination, as well as the redress mechanisms against discrimination. Sessions were focused on reflecting on challenging issues which sustain discriminatory and harassing practices, and practical preventive recommendations were given to the participants. In addition, the practice of the Public Defender in relation to cases of discrimination in the banking sector was discussed.

This activity is implemented in the framework of the Project “Promoting the Effective Protection of Equality and Non-Discrimination in Georgia.” The Project is funded through the Council of Europe Action Plan for Georgia 2020-2023.