domestic violence

Abusers to be monitored electronically in Georgia

September 5, 2020

Georgia

The FINANCIAL — The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that domestic abusers will have to wear electronic monitoring bracelets as a way for keeping them away from their victims. As the pattern of increasing abuse, since the COVID-19 lockdowns have started, is already very noticeable around the world, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is not losing sight of the work it

The new Code on the Children’s rights comes into force today

The FINANCIAL — The Code on the Rights of the Child enters into

by The FINANCIAL

September 1, 2020

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Georgian and Turkish officials meet to discuss human rights strategy

The FINANCIAL — Representatives of the Administration of the Government of Georgia met

by The FINANCIAL

July 23, 2020

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EU launches new project to target organised crime in Eastern Partnership including Georgia

The FINANCIAL — A new Europol-led project, funded by the European Union, has

by The FINANCIAL

July 23, 2020

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Georgia

UN and EU launch initiative for gender equality in Eastern Partnership including Georgia

The FINANCIAL — With support from the European Union, the two UN sister agencies will work with government bodies and civil society partners in six countries, including Georgia, to challenge deeply ingrained gender stereotypes, increase men’s involvement in domestic work and childcare, and

by The FINANCIAL

July 22, 2020

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Georgia

U.S. Embassy commends steps of Georgia towards overcoming the violence

The FINANCIAL — The Parliament of Georgia adopted draft law on “Violence against Women and/or Prevention of Domestic Violence, Protection and Assistance to the Victims of Violence” and other subsequent amendments in the third reading, elaborated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Also,

by The FINANCIAL

July 14, 2020

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Georgia

Statement of The Interagency Commission on Gender Equality, Violence against Women and Domestic Violence of the Human Rights Council on recent cases of femicide

The FINANCIAL — To strengthen gender equality and empower women, the state is implementing a unified and coordinated policy. This policy prioritizes the elimination of all forms of violence against women, including domestic violence and sexual abuse, also seeking to ensure women’s economic

by The FINANCIAL

July 10, 2020

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